A seven-year-old child from Oldenzaal, Piet Ise, was said to have been able to enjoy the Sinterklaas celebration with help from Gluten-free Piet. The special character is intended to help children with coeliac disease, for whom taking part in the festivities is not always straightforward. Sinterklaas and his Piets are now present throughout Overijssel, with this kind of special assistance becoming more common.