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My name is Sami Klapperick, and I am a member of the Team Challenge Ironman 70.3 Triathlon team. I have always had a philanthropic connection to what I do – it was just natural for me to become a member of Team Challenge and have that connection in my triathlon life as well. I have decided to make a difference in the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. On June 21, 2020 I will participate in the Ironman 70.3 North American Championships in Des Moines. 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:
Known collectively as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affects almost 1 in 100 people. They are painful, medically incurable diseases that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere along the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever, and weight loss. Many patients require numerous hospitalizations and surgery. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35; however the incidence is increasing in children.
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is the largest non-profit, voluntary, health organization dedicated to finding cures for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The Foundation’s mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults who are affected by these diseases. The Foundation works to fulfill its mission by funding research; providing educational resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public; and furnishing supportive services for those afflicted with IBD.
Achievements
Personal Gift
Has made a donation to this event
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$2,055
Raised
$3,000.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Ann C
$50
Anonymous
Auntie Lori
$1,578
Bart Heath
$100
david smeed
$50
Emily Marden
$50
J
$25
Jerad
$100
Mark Smith
$42
Shane Fischer
$50
