Chron’s and Colitis Foundation of America “Take Steps” walk July 18, 2009

Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis is the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America’s national walk and celebration of the nation’s largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. Participants will enjoy a casual 2-3 mile stroll and raise money for crucial research that wouldn’t even have been possible a few short years ago, bringing us closer to a future free from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Throughout the year, Take Steps enables patient families to join together with their local community to build visibility and awareness about Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis while raising critical funds for research. Over 1.4 million American adults and children are affected by these digestive diseases. While many suffer in silence, Take Steps brings together this community in a fun and energetic atmosphere, encouraging them to make noise and be heard.

Founded in 1967, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization with the mission to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Please visit http://www.ccfa.org/ to learn more.