Coeliac UK Christmas Appeal 2024

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Frances | £100

Emily

In memory of my Grandma Janet Church 🤍

Beatrice | £20

I am on a GF diet for well over 40 years and everything has came a long way since then but a lot more needs done as food is far too expensive.

Valerie Masterson | £50

John

Oli Humphreys | £1,000

Phillip

Merry Christmas xx Keep working hard at raising awareness and finding a cure :) Lots of love Imogen @the_coeliac_princess

Marie McKay | £20

Coeliac UK is amazing. The guidance and support I received when first diagnosed was a massive help when finding out all the dos and don'ts. Keep up the good work 👏.

Tina Horrocks | £20

The rising cost of living is affecting all strata's of society. Those living on the bare minimum are finding feeding their families a huge struggle. No attention is given to individuals and families who are seriously affected by Coeliac disease, some like myself, in families with multiple members suffering from the disease are struggling much more due to the high cost of gluten free foods. The government needs to recognise the importance and seriousness of this medical problem. They fail to realise that because what they consider to be “normal food” that all in society are in the “same boat”. But what needs to be considered is that society’s view of “normal food” is for coeliacs a source of severe ill health. Government and indeed many in the medical profession do not give this condition the seriousness that it needs, as I have experienced on many occasions myself. For children who are in the growing phase food is extremely important to their present and their future health. It is false economy to deny those with coeliac disease access to cheaper affordable gluten-free food. Provision of essential gluten free food items on prescription to growing children and those who are most vulnerable would in the long term be cost effective. If these vulnerable individuals are not cared for now then in the future their health care needs will become more complex and more expensive to the health service. The government needs to wake up to the long-term benefits of looking after people with this disease now and not to allow them to become sufferers of many diseases related to coeliac disease in the future.

Helen Chadwick | £25

My Granddaughter was very ill and subsequently diagnosed at age 1.This charity has been extremely helpful with all its excellent resources which helped us plan choices and I totally support prices being reduced for gluten allergy sufferers.She is now a healthy 2 year old thriving and loving life. Please support this important charity.

andrew

Brilliant organisation! Our daughter is Coeliac so a cause very close to our heart

Jim Livesey | £20

Thank you for all the work you do and support you provide. It is difficult to imagine what life would be like without Coeliac UK being there.

David | £50

For my daughter on her first GF Christmas.

Susan

So glad people don't have to wait as long as I did to find out what was wrong.

Lorna | £30

My sister in law, Doreen, passed away on 4th December. 24 years ago she was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease. She was a monthly contributor to your Society and therefore her family have suggested to family/friends to make a donation in her memory. Doreen was a lovely lady - family, friend and someone who always had time for others. X

Judith | £20

Thank you so much for everything you do to help and support people with Coeliac disease… it really is greatly appreciated.

Liz Egger | £20

Sharon Bowell | £30

Making a donation instead of sending Christmas cards 2024 x

Belinda | £230

My daughter, who has coeliac disease handmade hair scrunchies and sold them for £2 each to her friends. She raised £230 and worked really hard to raise this amount.

M | £50

Thank you for all your support and advice. It’s made being coeliac much easier to navigate

Anthony Marshall | £50

Have had the support of Coeliac UK for 24. years and I am always grateful for the work they do.

Ian lipscombe | £10

Thanks for your support 👍

Julie | £20

I have found your support very valuable Thank you

Lauren

Marion

Thank you for making things easier as I navigate my way since my coeliac diagnosis. We need reliable and trustworthy organisations supporting people with autoimmune diseases. Thank you for all the amazing work you do!

Emma | £10

Rachael | £20

Gareth Todd Jones | £10

Morag Bennet | £20

We must keep our condition visible and understood, we have no choice but to abide by the Rules. Thanks for the work that you do.

Danielle Bell | £40