Celebrating 50 Years
Join us in celebrating 50 years of Celiac Canada!
Moments of Change
There have been key moments over the past 50 years. Here are some of the highlights.
“This 50th offers the opportunity to celebrate 50 years of success and to re-dedicate ourselves to the goal of diagnosing and empowering people across Canada living with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders.”
– Melissa Secord
National Executive Director
Our Impact
Celiac Canada’s reach is across Canada. We invite our entire community – patients, healthcare providers, food manufacturers, medical researchers, friends, donors and partners – to take their place, share their memories, get involved and reconnect.
What’s Happening?
There are many events and initiatives planned for our 50th year!
Check out the latest here!
April 30 at 7pm ET
Kick-Off to May!
Join us on Facebook for a LIVE event! We have all of the details on what’s happening to celebrate Celiac Awareness month and how you can participate in spreading awareness. Sponsored by Promise Gluten Free.
May 10 at 7pm ET
Is gluten causing your health problems?
Are you struggling with your health and wondering if gluten could be the issue? Join Nicole Byrom, RD, and Meagan Vurzinger, RD, to learn more about the signs and symptoms of celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity and gluten intolerance. Find out if you’re at risk and how to get tested.
May 24 at 7pm ET
IBS & Celiac Disease – is there a connection?
Do you have IBS? Learn about how IBS and celiac disease overlap and if you should get tested for celiac disease.
June 19 at 7pm EST
Gluten-free 101: Getting Started on the Gluten-free Diet
Are you newly diagnosed with celiac disease? Overwhelmed and not sure where to start?
See More
Get Involved
You can take action now to make a difference in the lives of those living with celiac disease across Canada.
Donate
Host a Facebook fundraiser, donate in memory of someone, or share Aeroplan points! There are lots of different ways to give back this year.
Attend a Webinar
Learn about IBS and celiac disease, the latest in clinical trials, and more by taking in one of our upcoming Webinars throughout May!
Volunteer
Help those less fortunate by donating gluten-free food to your local food bank, or get involved with a local chapter! There are lots of ways to lend your skills and share in the celebration.
Raise Your Voice
Advocate at your school, within your family to get others tested, or with your local government. Find out more.
Volunteer
Award
We can’t say cheers to 50 years without recognizing the incredible people that got us here. Join us in celebrating the incredible spirit of our community leaders and volunteers past and present.
Image Gallery
Take a look back through history at our 50 years of impact, the events from our 50th celebrations, and our community wishes and hopes for the next 50 years!
Image Gallery
Take a look back through history at our 50 years of impact, the events from our 50th celebrations, and our community wishes and hopes for the next 50 years!
Be a Part of the Celiac Canada Story
Take your place in Celiac Canada history: share your story, submit an impact quote or memory, reconnect, volunteer or keep in touch.
