Welcome to Josh's Ironman 70.3 Des Moines Personal Page
I have decided to make a difference in the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. On June 21st I will participate in the Ironman 70.3 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
$2,808
Raised
$3,000.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
* United Health Group Matching Gift Fund
$150
Adam Bress
$70
Anonymous
$150
Anonymous
$100
Anonymous
$50
Anonymous
$25
Ashley Neese
Benjamin A Steinberg
Brian
Brian Thomas
$100
Carolina Crew
$100
Clark
$25
Danielle F
$25
Danielle Lavallee
$50
Doug and Randi
$25
Dr. Dayle Benson
$50
Goose
$50
Jacob Kean
$50
John Barrett
$50
Jonathan
$25
Josef Stehlik
$30
Joshua Biber
$500
Joshua Biber
$50
Kevin & Erika Noonan
$25
Kimberly Mahoney Mahoney Hofmann
$25
Maureen a Murtaugh
$50
Mr. Craig Sanders
$75
Mr. Joshua Spuhl
$50
Rachel Hess
$70
Richard Guyre
$100
The Quinns
$50
Tim
$50
UHG - Josh Biber
$500
