CAM 2026: Gluten is Like Glitter
For Celiac Awareness Month (CAM) 2026, we’re raising awareness of how tough it can be to avoid gluten. It’s like glitter: small, hard to clean up, and it gets everywhere! But like glitter, Beyond Celiac wants to be everywhere, helping you however you need!
May is Celiac Awareness Month. It’s a time to share facts about celiac disease, prioritize access to safe (and tasty!) gluten-free food, chat with family members about risk factors, and lean into our wonderful community. Here are a few ways to get involved this Celiac Awareness Month:
- Share information online—Post our free sample graphics and captions!
- Más allá de la celiaquía—Every step you take in this virtual 5K gets us closer to a cure!
- Take a survey—Go Beyond Celiac Insights (GBCI) gives people affected by celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitivity a voice in celiac disease research.
- Evening Beyond Celiac and Auction—Bid on items to support our cause, or, if you’ll be in Philadelphia, attend our annual gala in person.
- Check out other events, including a series of Celiac Disease Awareness baseball games with major MLB teams, including the Yankees and Cubs!
News & Updates
Celebra el Mes de Concientización sobre la Enfermedad Celíaca
This May, there are tons of ways to get involved, raise awareness, meet others with celiac, and help build a world Beyond Celiac. Our Celiac Awareness Month page is your hub for participating this May!
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Gluten-Free Events
Want to connect with the celiac and gluten-free community? Check out our list of gluten-free events in the United States, including flagship events like:
- Más allá de la celiaquía—Our virtual fun run is back! Proceeds from Step Beyond Celiac support patient resources and fund research toward a cure. We have our sights set on a cure for celiac disease, and every step you take helps get us all closer to that goal!
- Strike Out Celiac—Support celiac disease research by cheering on your favorite baseball team during May, Celiac Awareness Month! When you purchase tickets through our link, each team donates a portion of the proceeds to our community.
- Evening Beyond Celiac—Join us at our annual gala to recognize Alice Bast with a special Founder’s Award and board chair Alan Ehrlich, M.D. as IMPACT Honoree, both for exceptional leadership and remarkable contributions to the Beyond Celiac community.
Want to add your gluten-free event? Email Valerie at [email protected].
Request For Research Proposals
The International Society of the Study of Celiac Disease (ISSCD) and Beyond Celiac are seeking applications for the ISSCD-Beyond Celiac Translational Research Award, which is intended to support a project with the potential to advance disease knowledge and accelerate discovery and/or development of treatments for celiac disease. The application deadline is July 1, 2026.
Recetas sin gluten
Blueberry Swirl Muffins
Between the whole blueberries and the blueberry swirl, these muffins deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. The lemon sugar makes the tops extra crunchy.
Crepes Filled with Creamy Chicken
Impress guests or satisfy yourself by making these savory crepes filled with a creamy chicken, carrot and onion mixture. If sweet is more to your taste, go wild with chocolate, cream, and fruit fillings.
Trivia Question of the Month
Question
Does glutinous rice contain gluten?
Answer
No, glutinous rice, despite the name, does not contain any gluten. Glutinous rice, sometimes called sushi rice, sticky rice, or Asian rice, is gluten-free. It is called that because of the way it sticks together.
Glutinous rice flour is also gluten-free, though if you’re buying it you’ll want to review the ingredients list to ensure nothing else was added that may contain gluten.
Caregiver’s Corner
Whether your child with celiac is headed to day camp or sleepaway camp, you may be concerned about how they’ll maintain their gluten-free diet outside of the home. Our free Summer Camp with Celiac Disease resource is a great way to get the conversation started with their camp counselor—print it out for them, and write in your child’s treatment plan for good measure!
Caregiver’s Corner is proudly sponsored by Jones Dairy Farm, maker of certified GF, all-natural sausage & naturally smoked meats. Bring a taste of summer camp home with this Jones favorite—customize with gluten-free bread and your favorite gluten-free ingredients.
Noticias sobre investigación
Half on Gluten-Free Diet are Overly-Restrictive, Survey Shows
Research funded by Beyond Celiac and recently published in Nutrients found that half of people on the gluten-free diet are overly restrictive, potentially avoiding foods they don’t need to. Of all respondents, about 10% weren’t restrictive enough, and the remaining 40% hit the sweet spot of understanding the gluten-free diet—picking the right foods to avoid, no more and no less.
Research Opportunities
DAISY Study
*Intended for a US audience*
Tired of dealing with celiac? We are seeking volunteers living with celiac disease to join the DAISY clinical research study to help us further develop our knowledge of celiac disease and discover a potential new medication option.
By joining the DAISY Study, you may receive:
- study-required investigational medication at no cost
- study-related care at no cost
- reimbursement for study-related travel expenses.
Health insurance is not required to take part. Are you eligible? Learn More
Request for Proposals: ISSCD-BC Grant
The International Society of the Study of Celiac Disease (ISSCD) and Beyond Celiac are seeking applications for the ISSCD-Beyond Celiac Translational Research Award. The Award is a three-year grant of up to $100,000 USD annually, which includes up to 8% in indirect costs*.
The award is intended to support a translational research project, with the potential to advance disease knowledge and accelerate discovery and/or development of treatments for celiac disease. The application deadline is July 1, 2026.
Voices of Celiac: Mia’s Story
“After seeing nine different doctors, who all diagnosed me with stress, anxiety, and female-induced issues, I finally found a doctor who sent me immediately to a gastroenterologist, who finally sent me for an endoscopy. Within 24 hours of that being performed, my [celiac disease] diagnosis was concrete.
Please always advocate for yourself and your body—if something feels wrong, don’t let anyone push you away until you get to the bottom of it. You know yourself and you know your body, you are capable and you are strong!”
