CHOP Celiac Center

Join the Celiac Center as we take on the 31-Day Challenge and get active this May while supporting our incredible patients. Join or support our team today and help us make strides towards creating healthier futures for kids at CHOP!

This year, our inspiring group of Celiac Champions are leading the charge with their own teams while they raise money for the Celiac Center at CHOP. Meet them below!

Celiac Center Champions

Aubrey, 5

Team Name: Gracefully Gluten Free

Fun Fact: Aubrey's favorite foods are chocolate ice cream and Annie’s white cheddar gluten free mac & cheese.

Charlotte, 8, and Taylor, 7

Team Name: Gluten Free Girls

Fun Facts: Taylor is a Girl Scout, excels in school, is constantly making her family laugh, and is a bomb hoverboard rider. She likes to fish and boat on the St. Lawrence River. Charlotte’s favorite things to do at CHOP are watch the windmills in the Buerger Center or go to Celiac Education Day because she can eat everything there.

Jax, 10

Team Name: Team Jax

Fun Fact: Jax has talked food policy with President Biden and has been invited to the White House to advocate.

Riley, 13

Team Name: Riley’s Rad Runners (& walkers)

Fun Fact: Riley's favorite type of food is desserts and sweets. She particularly loves ice cream and gluten free brownies.

About the Celiac Center

The Center for Celiac Disease provides specialized care and support for children with celiac disease, wheat allergies, non-celiac gluten sensitivities, and their families. Our care extends from diagnosis to long-term disease management, as we help your family navigate the gluten-free lifestyle.