100 Marathons - 100 IBD Heroes
26.2 FOR YOU
What is 26.2 FOR YOU?
In 2018, I ran twenty-six marathons - that's right, twenty-six of them - and they were all about you! In 2019 and 2020, I ran another twenty-four bringing the total to 50 marathons over those three years. In 2021 and now here in 2022 I'm running even more - we are going to RUN TO 100! I am running 50 more marathons and sharing more stories over the next couple years. That's 100 total marathons and 100 IBD stories. My focus is on creating awareness by sharing the powerful stories of those battling Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which are both types of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), and raising money to help find a cure. Each race is dedicated to a friend, family member, or Team Challenge participant suffering from these diseases.
In 2018, I ran twenty-six marathons - that's right, twenty-six of them - and they were all about you! In 2019 and 2020, I ran another twenty-four bringing the total to 50 marathons over those three years. In 2021 and now here in 2022 I'm running even more - we are going to RUN TO 100! I am running 50 more marathons and sharing more stories over the next couple years. That's 100 total marathons and 100 IBD stories. My focus is on creating awareness by sharing the powerful stories of those battling Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which are both types of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), and raising money to help find a cure. Each race is dedicated to a friend, family member, or Team Challenge participant suffering from these diseases.
For my part, I will run - it's what I do - and I'll use this unique journey as my way of fighting alongside those strong, amazing and inspiring people who graciously allowed me to share their stories with you.
For more information about this amazing journey and the IBD Heroes who inspired it, please visit my website www.26point2foryou.com
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
$500 Club!
Raised $500
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$718
Raised
$10,000.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Celeste & Anne #53
Anne & Celeste
Krystyna Kielb
$105
Sharon
$78
Lauren Coy
$63
Michelle Griffin
$52
Thad & Nicole Kittelson Matching Gift
$50
Addy Jo
$50
* Scoreside
$16
