Jessica Yirenkyi

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Lets find a cure of Celiac disease together!

I care about celiac disease because it is something I live with daily as a caregiver of a child with the special needs, concerns, and lifestyle modifications needed to manage the disease. It can easily become overwhelming for individuals and families, especially for those dealing with a new diagnosis or who have yet to be. I'm dedicated to finding ways to educate the public and help those affected by Celiac's on their health & wellbeing journey.

Celiac disease is a genetic auto-immune disease. When gluten is ingested, the the body attacks itself and makes people incredibly sick. With this disease, people are at risk for malnourishment, foggy brain, fertility issues and cancer.


Did you know 1 in 133 people have celiac disease?

Unfortunately, a gluten-free diet is not the answer. While some people have improvement in their health after omitting gluten a 1/3 of people with celiac are still sick after going gluten-free. Cross contamination is a huge problem.

Beyond Celiac is leading the charge for a cure. Their leadership in the field has lead to partnerships with pharma and biomedical organizations working fervently to develop treatment options.