Meet Luke Cerrone. When Luke was 4 years old, he simply stopped growing. It took months of research and many doctor visits before Luke's parents learned he had celiac disease--a disease that affects how the body digests wheat, barley, rye and oat products. Once Luke stopped eating these foods, he grew 6 inches in one year!

Luke's fondness for ice cream is why the Cerrone Cone--a gluten-free waffle cone--was developed. After all, kids shouldn't have to grow up without experiencing the joy--not to mention the wonderful messiness--of eating their favorite flavor from a cone.

Today, Luke is a healthy, vibrant 10 year old, who loves drawing, fishing and sports. He fills his plate with lean meat, fish and fresh vegetables, even hot dogs--minus the bun. And he thinks his mom and dad are pretty cool for creating an ice cream cone that's safe--and yummy--for him to eat.

To help others with celiac disease, the Cerrone family gratefully donates a portion of Cerrone Cone profits to celiac research.

DIET TO THE RESCUE
Hunt leads to diagnosis of boy's rare disease.

Luke Cerrone, 5, likes to fish in the canal behind his Lighthouse Point home, his favorite pastime. After all of his ailments disappeared, he became an active youngster.
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RARE CHANCE TO SHARE
Two boys with unusual disease bond after discovering they're in the same boat.

Luke Cerrone, 5, of Lighthouse Point, and Raymond Feran, 8, of Delray Beach, proudly display the accouterments of their fishing trip: rod and bait fish.The Two boys with usual disease bond after discovering they're in the same boat.
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WTVJ-6 health and family
reporter Diana Gonzalez talks
with Dr. Jesse Reeves-Garcia,
the gastroenterologist at
Miami Children's Hospital
who diagnosed Luke's
condition.

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