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I have decided to join my Aunt Lucille and find a cure for Crohns & Colitis. I cheered her on at her first Half Marathon in Boston 12 years ago. In January she will be taking on her 12th Half Marathon and I'm going to join her in her quest to find a cure. I'm excited to walk together and along side fellow fighters and patients. Personally it will help me grow physically, mentally and spiritually as I go though some life challenges of my own. Together we will cross the finish line different people as we help make a difference in the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. This will all take place on January 29, 2023 in the Clearwater Half Marathon. This will be a big undertaking, but it will all be worth it. 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 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.
