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Ironman Ohio 70.3 Finish
I recently completed my first half ironman, Ironman 70.3 Ohio. It felt amazing to accomplish a goal that I had been working towards for 9 months. Almost immediately after finishing, I set the goal to complete two Ironman 70.3s in 2019. Given my personal experience with ulcerative colitis (diagnosed since 2011), I thought I would join Team Challenge and help raise money and awareness for Chron's disease and ulcerative colitis.
On August 25, 2019 I will participate in the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 Maine. I also plan to complete a 70.3 even in the spring of 2019, this event is TBD. You can follow my journey on Instagram @laurenbalsley .
This will be a big undertaking, but it will all be worth it because your donations will not only motivate me to the finish, but they will help us get closer to the cure. Won’t you please consider a donation today?
About Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both major categories of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). IBD affects an estimated 1.6 million Americans. These chronic diseases tend to run in families and they affect males and females equally. Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract and may affect any part from the mouth to the anus. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition limited to the colon, otherwise known as the large intestine.
The Mission of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America is: To cure and prevent Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support.
Achievements
Personal Gift
Has made a donation to this event
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$352
Raised
$3,000.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
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Andrea
$35
Anonymous
$10
Ariel
Freriks'
$50
Ginger & Steve
$25
Megan
Stacia Waddle
$37
