My team
My Story…
I was diagnosed with Celiac in October of 2020. I was a 20 year old girl just starting to explore the world. It will be 4 years. I was extremely sick for a long time and was hospitalized twice before anyone realized maybe this could have been something else. I was tested for everything under the sun before my Mom finally fought back for me. Most doctors just told me I had IBS. I had gotten to a point I wasn’t able to eat anything and had lost so much weight people didn’t recognize me. I remember when I was first diagnosed and how terrified I was all I could think was how my whole life turned upside down. How was I going to make friends, how could I travel, what was I going to even eat? I had to relearn how to cook and eat. The mental struggle was also really hard. Since my diagnosis I have had so much support from my family and my friends. I remember being scared no one would understand and I would constantly be scared to speak up. Turns out it was the complete opposite. I have friends who will eat gluten free with me at restaurants and always make sure I feel safe. Although this hasn’t been a super easy journey I am thankful for all the support and communities out there for Celiac who have made it all that much better! I am beyond grateful for my wonderful family and my amazing friends who have continued to make me feel loved and seen. I am proud to be able to speak up for others and fundraise for a cause that works to making living with celiac easier everyday.
Description
Over 100,000 people with celiac disease or gluten-related disorders rely on Celiac Canada every year, looking for support, education, advocacy help, and the latest information. We help people get access to safe, gluten-free food and a timely diagnosis. We're backed by a medical advisory council and we provide free education so our community can live longer, healthier lives. We're Canada's largest national charitable funder of celiac disease and gluten-disorder research. From the moment someone gets diagnosed, we support them every step of the way. We're all working towards a common goal: to help everyone with celiac disease or a gluten-related disorder get diagnosed and empowered to live their best life.
Sign Up now to participate and raise funds for programs and services for people living with celiac disease in Canada. We need each participant to raise $100 towards our $50,000 goal. Yes, this year please make that commitment to become a part of the fun and success in knowing you stepped up and went the distance! Prizes are available for top fundraisers in each event category.
Please note that the Registration Fees are administration fees and not donated back to Celiac Canada.
Our goal is to have 70 people participate in this event with us. You can help by joining us today.
Please contact gloria.baldwin@celiac.ca if you need more information or support with your fundraiser. I'm happy to help.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | Greg and Shannon Griffiths | $27.80 |
| Oct 11 | Juliette Morris Wasylik | $54.63 |
| Oct 01 | Leanne Lawless | $54.63 |
