Stepping Up for Celiac: Canadians show they’re stronger than gluten this October.
You’re invited to join this important event. This virtual peer-to-peer fundraiser invites you to walk, run or ride 5 km or more in support of the 1 in 100 Canadians living with celiac disease through the month of October.
There’s no registration fee to join but the goal for this year is $70,000 by October 31. This year, funds raised go to Celiac Canada Research and Advocacy Funds, as they push forward on their search for a cure, more affordable gluten-free eating and safe labeling.
There are many ways to participate in the 2026 Step for for Celiac campaign
- Join a team and donate to the team
- Find a local event
- Create a team
- Create a personal page and ask your friends, family, and employer for donations
- Make a general donation to Celiac Canada.
Have you already joined a local team? Let me know in the comments below!
Gluten-Free Globetrotter Fundraising Page
I personally joined the Team Quebec for Celiac Canada to support this campaign locally this year. If you would like to donate to my personal page, you can do so here.
Erin Smith is a passionate advocate for individuals with celiac disease and the founder of Gluten-Free Globetrotter. Diagnosed with celiac disease in 1981, she has spent her life navigating a gluten-free lifestyle and inspiring others to do the same.
As a pioneer in the gluten-free community, Erin established the NYC Celiac Meetup group, fostering a strong support network for those living with the condition. Her blog and website, Gluten-Free Globetrotter, have become invaluable resources for travelers seeking gluten-free options around the world.
Through her tireless efforts, Erin has transformed the way people with celiac disease approach food and travel. Erin has been featured in Canadian Celiac Magazine, Allergic Living Magazine, Gluten-Free Living Magazine, The Celiac Project Podcast, and more. Her dedication to raising awareness and empowering others makes her a true leader in the gluten-free community.
Born and raised in New York, Erin is now living in Montreal, Quebec with her family.
Stepping Up for Celiac in Montreal, Quebec
If you are in the Montreal area, join Team Quebec for Celiac Canada for a fun day in Parc Lafontaine on October 4th. If you have any questions about this even, please contact the Quebec Support Group for Celiac Canada directly at quebecsupportgroup@celiac.ca.
Bonus! Parc Sans Gluten is offering a discount on sandwiches on the day of the walk.
I hope to make it next weekend. Let me know if I will see you there!
