Celiac Strong Day: Raise Awareness in Your School!

Join us on May 16th, 2025 for Celiac Strong Day, a nationwide initiative empowering students to raise awareness about celiac disease in their schools and communities!

In recognition of International Celiac Disease Awareness Day, the Celiac Disease Foundation provides resources and support to help students, parents, teachers, and schools create a more inclusive and informed environment.

How You Can Participate:

  • Host a Celiac Disease Awareness Day Event at Your School – Encourage kids to take the lead by giving a classroom presentation, making a video, or creating their own awareness materials to share with their peers.
  • Show Your Support in Style – Everyone is encouraged to wear blue and purple to spread awareness.
  • Enjoy Gluten-Free Snacks – Through our partnership with sponsors, select schools and classrooms may receive gluten-free products.
  • Share Awareness Resources – Share our variety of free educational resources with students, teachers, school staff, and parents, so that everyone can learn about celiac disease.

Celiac Strong Day Resources

We’ve created a variety of materials to ensure you have the tools you need to make an impact this Celiac Strong Day:

Printable Materials

A variety of handouts, activities, and information for students, teachers, school staff, and parents.

 

Celiac Strong Day Banners

Printable 2′ x 6′ banners you can use to decorate your classroom.

Awareness Email Template

Easily spread the word with our ready-to-use email.

Student Presentation Template

A kid-friendly slideshow for students with celiac disease to educate their classmates. Feel free to make it your own!

A copy of this year’s Celiac Strong Day logo for you to use to make your own awareness materials and decorations!

Make Your Celiac Strong Day Even Stronger!

We put together a collection of even more materials to help you make the most of your Celiac Strong Day:

GIANTmicrobes® Celiac Disease Plushie

A fun and educational plushie for friends, family, scientists, doctors, students, GI experts and anyone with a healthy sense of humor!

Use our discount code CELIAC30ZS to receive 30% off!

Celiac Disease Foundation Amazon Storefront

A convenient collection of additional resources you can purchase for your day.

Note: A small portion of proceeds from qualifying purchases made through our Amazon Storefront may be received by the Celiac Disease Foundation. Your support helps us continue providing resources for the celiac community!

Celiac Strong Day Photo Challenge!

Want a chance to be featured on the Celiac Disease Foundation’s social media and website? Complete as many of the fun photo prompts below as you’d like, and either send your pictures to emma.kowzun@celiac.org, or tag us on Facebook or Instagram @CeliacDiseaseFoundation and use #CeliacStrong.

Photo Challenge Prompts:
  • Your class or group wearing blue and purple
  • A Celiac Strong Day presentation in action
  • Your classroom decorated with Celiac Strong Day posters or art
  • A group photo with your gluten-free snacks from our sponsors
  • A student-made project about celiac disease
  • Your official Celiac Awareness Month shirt in the wild
  • A creative way your classroom is spreading awareness
  • A “thank you” sign or message for your teacher, classmates, or our sponsors
We’ll be highlighting some of our favorite moments on Celiac Strong Day and throughout the rest of the month, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing nationwide celebration and showcase your efforts!

We’re here to help you make your Celiac Strong Day a success! If you have any questions, please contact Emma Kowzun at emma.kowzun@celiac.org

By participating in Celiac Strong Day, you agree to our Celiac Disease Foundation Event Waiver.

A Look Back at Celiac Strong Days in the Past