Walk: Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis 2011. Sign up your teams now. May 14, 2011

WHAT? Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis is a two to three mile evening fundraising walk to raise funds to support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. During this highly visible event participants carry maracas and other noise makers to “Be Heard” as they raise money for crucial research, bringing us closer to a future free from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
WHY? Millions of people suffer every day with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, two painful, unpredictable diseases of the digestive tract. Forty years of research have brought us closer to a cure, but most people with Crohn’s and colitis still go day to day not knowing when their next hospital stay may be, or when they might miss two weeks of work or school, or their daughter’s graduation, or their son’s wedding, or even their own…

WHEN? Saturday, May 14, 2011 Activities begin at 4:00 p.m. ∙ Walk begin at 5:00 p.m.

WHERE? Andrea and Bill White Promenade Discovery Green, Downtown Houston

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

If you donate $100.00 you will receive a T-shirt. http://online.ccfa.org/goto/takestepshouston

Form a team: Families and friends can join together to walk for a common cause and increase community spirit. Forming a team is also a great way to build company morale and camaraderie among co-workers. Corporate teams can represent corporations, clubs, organizations, religious groups and schools. Register at www.cctakesteps.org/houston

Become a sponsor: Sponsorships will not only contribute to the success of the event but will provide sponsors with unparalleled marketing exposure to the Houston area. By becoming an official sponsor of Take Steps, your company can enhance its image while supporting its employees and a good cause.

Help spread the word: Companies can help us spread the word by putting Take Steps brochures in their businesses and including information about the walk in company-wide newsletters, internal e-mails and company Web boards.

Volunteer: More than 75 volunteers are needed for the Take Steps Houston. Volunteer as a group or individually. Volunteers are essential to the success of the walk. Volunteer duties include checking in participants, distributing food and water, cheering walkers on and much more!

Contact Andrea Simpson at (713) 572-2232 or asimpson@ccfa.org for more information.

Official Website: http://www.cctakesteps.org/houston