the faces of celiac disease
3 million Americans and millions more around the world suffer from celiac disease (a staggering 83% of them undiagnosed). This is a real disease affecting real people. Women and men. Young and old. All eating gluten-free to survive and to thrive. What better way to raise awareness than to show the actual faces behind the disease; to build a wall with our pictures and our stories.
Please do your share in raising awareness by adding YOUR FACE and YOUR STORY. Just fill out this form and I will add you to The Wall.
To learn a bit more about each person below and what celiac disease means to them, mouse over their picture (or tap the pic if you're on mobile).
Last updated: February 04, 2021. Currently on the Wall: 1,626. Keep 'em coming.]
Aaliyah
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2007. Celiac disease is hard for a kid because kids make fun of me but it the only way for me to eat.
Abbie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease makes me sick, grouchy, and sometimes causes me to feel left out.
Abby
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2005. Celiac disease doesn't stop my adventure.
Abby
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease freaking sucks!
Abby
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease is okay. It's not too bad eating Gluten Free!
Abby
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease can't stop me!
Abby
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009. Celiac disease doesn't stop me from going out with my friends anymore!
Abigail
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010. Celiac disease does not stop me from being a happy 10yr old.
Abigail
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease is how I eat, not who I am.
Abir
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2001. Celiac disease taught me to be determined, strong, and challenging!
Frederick
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2016. Celiac disease is a life changing thing, but it could be worse.
Adam
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2020. Celiac disease is very new to me. I am feeling pretty overwhelmed at this moment.
Addy
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease has made me even more special!
Addy
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009. Celiac disease should not be taken lightly. I was diagnosed when I was 1 year old!
Adrianne
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease despite causing many problems, is not who I am.
Adrienne
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease is a serious genetic autoimmune disease.
Ashley-Ann
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease is not the ultimate defining characteristic of me, just like my green eyes!
Aiden
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease Is hard to understand, hard to explain, and makes me sad.
Aili
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease doesn't matter because I can still eat so many things!
Aimee
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease is misunderstood. Me & my daughter both have celiac.
Alan
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2006. Celiac disease led me to help others through Hereford Coeliac Support Group.
Alana
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease has changed how I look at my life.
Alanna
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease is a battle I fight everyday.
Alayna
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease is sometimes sad and aggravating but we are GF to stay healthy and happy!
Alden
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease made eating hurt and prevented me from growing. I now love food!
Alea
I am 15 years old. I am a dancer.. I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010. Celiac disease Diagnoses has allowed me to become a stronger dancer.
Alexa
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2005. Celiac disease is a challenge — one that I meet head-on every day (mostly successfully).
Alexander
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2016. Celiac disease will not define me! I'm happy to be living a healthier life!
Alexandra
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2001. Celiac disease kicked my butt at 13, but at 15 I am healthy and back playing soccer.
Alexandra
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease will not stop me from having a fun and fulfilling life!
Ali
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2001. Celiac disease has made life a little more challenging, but hasn't stopped me from living.
Alicia
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease does not define me.
Alicia
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease Will not define me, nor stop me.
Alicia
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2103. Celiac disease can be tough to get used to at first.
Alicia
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1988. Celiac disease has taken so much yet given me everything!
Alicia
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease has given me strength I didn't know and a realization of self value.
Alicia
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease no longer controls me.
Alicia
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease ravaged my body and hijacked my brain, but tomorrow's another day.
Alicia
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease Is somethings that takes getting use to; its my new life and I love it.
Alisha
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease is a struggle at first, but gets easier as time goes on.
Alison
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease is overwhelming. I was diagnosed two years ago at age 41.
Alison
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease can sometimes be discouraging, but I have a great support system 🙂
Alison
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2002. Celiac Disease is liberating.
Allie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2017. Celiac disease sucks... but it makes me very happy when i find good tasting GF food.
Allie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease is hard, but hasn't stopped me from living my life.
Allie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010. Celiac disease doesn't have me. I just have Celiac Disease. It doesn't define me.
Allie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010. Celiac disease can't stop me from seeing the world and enjoying life!
Allister
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2020. Celiac disease does not define me!
Allison
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2016. Celiac disease doesn’t control my life. I do.
Allison
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease will not get the best of me.
Allison
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014. Celiac disease makes life alternately harder and easier in unimaginable ways.
Allison
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009. Celiac disease Isn't a fad diet; it's a daily awareness of everything you eat.
Allison
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2013. Celiac disease has made me a stronger person.
Allison
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease was a surprise until I realized how sick I was.
Allyson
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2016. Celiac disease is not easy and its not forgiving but it has taught me to be resilient..
Allyson
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease makes me feel very isolated sometimes.
Aloha Julie
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease does not stop me from eating great food. I wish it was better understood.
Alysa
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011. Celiac disease is harder than it looks. Compassion goes a long way.
Alyson
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. Celiac disease has changed my life.
Alyssa
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2015. Celiac disease isn't easy but it has a way of making you strong.