Find Your
TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL WALK
Please use the zip code search for the most accurate list of events in your area. Using the state search will only populate walks in that state.
OR
3.1 Million Reasons to Take Steps Virtually
Now, more than ever, we need to come together as a community to fundraise and support the 3.1 million patients affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL is a safe and fun way for us to connect nationwide — and even globally. Join us for a virtual event filled with inspiring patient stories, supporter recognition, entertainment, and more. Snap a photo and share to be featured during our event — whether you walk in your backyard, up the stairs, down the street, on a treadmill or anywhere safe, we can’t wait for you to show us how you Take Steps.
Register &
Set A Goal
Register and join one of the many walks that will be coming together for TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL. Every dollar you raise toward your goal helps us continue to fuel our research efforts, advance treatments, and support our patient education and support programs.
Fundraise &
Recruit
With TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL, you have the unique opportunity to recruit friends and family all over the world! Invite them to join your team, fundraise, and attend the 10/18/2020 event. Your support is needed now more than ever!
Participate on
10/18/2020
Virtually gather your team, friends, and family on October 18, 2020, and join our national IBD community. More than 20 walks across the country will come together for an inspiring community-driven experience. Don’t forget to share your photos for the day using #WhyITakeSteps. More details to come!
We’re Still Taking Steps
Schedule
October 18, 2020
11:55am ET / 8:55am PT
TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL begins
12pm ET / 9am PT
TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL programming kicks off:
-
Foundation updates from President & CEO Michael Osso
-
Messages from Honored Heroes across more than 20 TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL walks
-
Patient & Caregiver ceremonies for the entire country
-
Hear from researchers YOU have helped fund
-
Top Team recognition for more than 20 TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL walks
-
Musical entertainment
12:45 pm ET / 9:45am PT
Walk where you are! Whether at home or in your neighborhood, put on your best Take Steps gear, and head out for a walk. Don’t forget to snap some photos, share with us on Facebook or Instagram and remember to use #WhyITakeSteps.
Search for a Walker
Virtual Walk Details
By joining TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL, you will become part of the IBD community. This incredible group provides support to one another while actively raising money to support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s research to develop better treatments and ultimately cures for IBD.
Corporate Support
Our local community partners have committed their time and money to support our mission to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Thank you to those businesses and organizations that sponsor our event through monetary and in-kind donations and offer matching gift campaigns to double or even triple the impact.
Honored Heroes
Honored Heroes understand first-hand how difficult these diseases can be. They provide support to patients like themselves who face the challenges and uncertainty of IBD. Honored heroes share their stories in order to raise awareness of IBD, fundraise, and inspire hope in those living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Corporate Chairs
Corporate Campaign Chairs are corporate leaders in the community who lend their time and influence to raise funds for Take Steps.
Top Fundraising Club
You make a difference with every dollar you raise. As a member of the TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL Fundraising Club, you will be recognized by the IBD community as someone who is willing to go the distance to fund research and ultimately cures. How big will your impact be?
Click to learn more about our fundraising levels and incentive items
Virtual Walk Details
By joining TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL, you will become part of the IBD community. This incredible group provides support to one another while actively raising money to support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s research to develop better treatments and ultimately cures for IBD.