40 Miles for a Cure: Welcome to My Fundraising Page
For my 40th birthday, I have decided to make a difference in the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
On September 10, 2022, I will participate in the Maine Lighthouse Ride. 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?
Why I Picked This Cause
In 2001, I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. Since that time, I've had several flares and periods of remission. I am grateful to have found a support team and treatment plan that has worked well for me over the last several years. Amish and Shae, my family, and friends have stood by me through thick and thin and my place of work provides benefits that help me afford the care and medication I need to live my life to the fullest. Many are not so lucky. Because I am in remission at this time in my life, I can ride to raise funds for a cure. Please join me in donating to this cause.
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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$445
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$2,000.00
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