My brother and his family are walking to raise money for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. As you may remember, I wrote that my nephew was diagnosed with Crohn's earlier this year. As you also know--if you know anyone with Crohn's--it is a difficult and painful disease. My nephew has been quite ill. There are medicines that help ease some of the symptoms, but as of yet, no cure. So they walk.
Their family goal is to raise $500. They are up to $120. I would appreciate your help in blowing past their goal.
CCFA Facts...
CCFA was founded in 1967:
Today Crohn’s and colitis affect more than a million Americans.
Approximately 30,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.
Each year, more than 100,000 children suffer from inflammatory bowel disease.
Dollars raised will go toward:
Summer camps for children with IBD
Information and education for 1.4 million patients and their families
Support services and research programs
Nearly 81 cents of every dollar CCFA spends goes directly into research and educational programs.
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I'm off to donate now.
Thank you.
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