Each May, the Celiac Disease Foundation leads a nationwide effort to increase awareness for the more than 3 million Americans living with celiac disease by partnering with advocates across the…
Continue ReadingOn May 13, the Celiac Disease Foundation hosted a legislative hearing gathering advocates, clinicians, lawmakers, families, and members of the celiac disease community at the Massachusetts State House to discuss…
Continue ReadingWhen advocates from across the country spoke together, lawmakers paid attention. In an important step forward for the celiac disease community, Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut led a Senate sign-on…
Continue ReadingWe have an important opportunity for Massachusetts residents to contact their legislators today in support of two timely pieces of legislation. In January of 2026, the CAPE Act and the…
Continue ReadingLast week, the Celiac Disease Foundation brought 35 passionate advocates from across the country to Washington, D.C. for our 2026 Advocacy Summit. After a day of training and collaboration, these…
Continue ReadingMeaningful change for families affected by celiac disease often begins with one person willing to speak up. Globally, 1 in 100 individuals live with celiac disease, and because it is…
Continue ReadingAnd Why the Celiac Disease Foundation’s Global Leadership Helped Make This Moment Possible Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a major step toward improving how gluten and…
Continue ReadingFourteen years ago, Celiac Disease Foundation CEO Marilyn Geller said yes. At the time, it wasn’t a career move she had planned. It was a deeply personal moment, one that…
Continue ReadingTwo bills introduced in the Massachusetts legislature last week aim to address long-standing gaps in the diagnosis of celiac disease and the ability for children with this chronic autoimmune condition…
Continue ReadingJoin the Effort: Contact Your Legislator Today! We are pleased to share that the bipartisan Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Act of 2025 (H.R. 6199) has been introduced in the U.S.…
Continue ReadingDear Celiac Disease Foundation Community, For more than three decades, the Celiac Disease Foundation has been dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by celiac disease through research, advocacy, and education. What began as a grassroots effort has grown into a global organization, leading the charge in accelerating diagnosis,...