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 2012. Celiac disease is okay. It's not too bad eating Gluten Free!

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 🙂

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!

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 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.