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. Learn more and sign up here!
- Show Your Support in Style – Wear an official Celiac Awareness Month shirt to school on May 16th. Everyone is also encouraged to wear blue and purple to spread awareness. Purchase an official shirt here!
- 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.
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!
Make Your Celiac Strong Day Even Stronger!
Through our official Celiac Awareness Month shirts and our Amazon Storefront, we put together even more materials to help you make the most of your Celiac Strong Day:
Official Celiac Awareness Month Merchandise
Purchase our Official Celiac Awareness Month shirt to wear on Celiac Strong Day.
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!
We’re here to help you make Celiac Strong Day a success! Explore our resources and take action to raise awareness in your school this May. If you are able to share your classroom’s participation online, be sure to tag the Celiac Disease Foundation in your posts and use #CeliacStrong when posting.
If you have any questions, please contact Emma Kowzun at [email protected]
By participating in Celiac Strong Day, you agree to our Celiac Disease Foundation Event Waiver.