A Century for Crohn's and Colitis

Let's keep this short. (and keep the bike ride long.)
Over 5 million people worldwide live with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD). I'm one of them, which you probably already knew. Hundreds more are the amazing, resilient, unstoppable friends that I've met through various IBD communities and initiatives.
In September, I'm riding my bike 100 miles (a century ride), with the goal of raising at least $4000 for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, who makes sure that at least 80% goes towards critical research and support for these diseases. (trust me, they have a solid track record of funding research that has directly advanced understanding and treatments.)
I've been blessed enough to have found a treatment that's kept me in remission for over a decade, during which time I've been able to do things like ride and run long distances, use the power of my voice to influence others, and eat salad without pain.
It's especially important to do this for others who are still living exhaustedly and painfully with symptoms, who are looking for relief, remission, and maybe even to find their own voice. It's my obligation to do what I can, I'm not stopping just because I'm feeling good. Others need the fight.
But I'm also doing it for the younger me - the me who was sick, exhausted, lonely, ashamed, who couldn't sit on a bike, who didn't have the energy to ride, who needed to know that there is hope.
Because there is hope, and you can help get us all closer. Please support me with a donation so I can reach my $4000 goal, and the end of 100 cycling miles.
Thank you so much, I truly appreciate all support.
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About Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Known collectively as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect millions of Americans. 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

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Personal Progress:
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$4,080
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$4,000.00
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Megan Starshak
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Anne Burdge
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