Celiac Awareness Month is in full swing, and we’ve got so many events, deals, and general excitement that we simply had to send another, mid-month newsletter to capture it all! Check out the rest of this page for details on everything that’s happening this May.
To all who have celebrated with us so far, thank you for your generous support! For those that haven’t yet joined in, there’s still plenty of opportunities to do so! No matter how large or small the gesture, we’re happy to have you in our community.
It’s been wonderful to see everyone in their May 2024 Step Beyond Celiac 5K shirts!
Want to join the fun? You can still sign up to go 3.1 miles for a cure, or support from the sidelines by donating to your favorite fundraiser, like the Tunstall’s Girl Scout troop, at right.
As always, proceeds raised from our 5Ks support our work to find treatments for celiac disease!
Support the May 2024 Step Beyond Celiac 5K!
May Town Hall: Managing the Psychosocial Burden of Celiac Disease
Please join us on May 31 for a special Celiac Awareness Month edition of our virtual Town Halls! Our guest Dr. Anava Wren will discuss mental health and celiac disease.
This Town Hall is possible thanks to our sponsor, Crunchmaster. Crunchmaster crackers are made from simple, wholesome ingredients, and are certified gluten-free. Thank you Crunchmaster!
Each May we team up with other celiac disease organizations from across the globe to #ShineALightOnCeliac. On May 16, various landmarks, including buildings, bridges, and even Niagara Falls, will be lit up green—the unofficial color of the celiac disease community—to raise awareness of this serious autoimmune condition. Check out the website to see if anything near you will be green!
Raise Money for Beyond Celiac on Facebook!
Happy birth month to all our May-born community members! When your big day rolls around, consider raising money for Beyond Celiac so that we can help fund new research by scientists in the celiac disease field. And a HUGE thank you to everyone who’s created fundraisers for us throughout the years! These fundraisers help make our important work possible.
More Ways to Get Involved on our CAM Page
Our Celiac Awareness Month page has an overview of signature events happening this May, ways you can support the community, and resources to share online, all in one place!
Strawberry and Meringue Dessert (Eton Mess)
A light and sweet treat is just what we need to welcome summer! This is a simple recipe that is easily customizable and can look quite fancy when served in an elegant glass. You can try making your own gluten-free meringue according to the recipe, or buy them online to save time.
Sloppy Joes are an American classic and a great option for a summer potluck. A loose mixture of beef, tomato sauce and onions all on a soft bun makes for a delectable (and yes, somewhat messy) dish!
This recipe was provided courtesy of our friends at the Gluten-Free Palate.
QUESTION: When is International Celiac Disease Awareness Day?
ANSWER: International Celiac Awareness Day is May 16. Did you know that we celebrate this day with a joint awareness project called Shine a Light? On May 16, landmarks across the world will light up green to raise awareness of celiac disease. Learn more.
Find Me Gluten Free is the #1 app for locating gluten-free restaurants with over 1 million reviews around the world. During this month only, they’re offering $5 off your first year of Premium AND they’re donating an additional $5 to Beyond Celiac with every new membership!
What Do You Think About Treatments for Celiac Disease? Take Our Survey!
Beyond Celiac is interested in what people with celiac disease may want from treatments beyond the gluten-free diet and what kinds of clinical trials they would be willing to participate in. If you’re 18 or older, please fill out our short survey (less than 10 minutes) to help us better understand our community’s thoughts and preferences.
Nearly one in three people who have positive blood tests for celiac disease don’t go on to get the endoscopy and biopsy that confirms a celiac disease diagnosis, according to new research by Beyond Celiac.
Random Screening of Children Leads to Celiac Disease Diagnosis and Better Health
Children who most likely would not have been diagnosed with celiac disease had they not been randomly screened for the condition showed important health-related improvements after diagnosis and one year on the gluten-free diet.
Thank You Takeda!Our Celiac Awareness Month efforts are possible thanks to our CAM sponsor, Takeda. Thank you for your support!
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