My step-mom died this past summer due to Chron's. She faught it since she was a little older than I am now. I want to help raise money and awarness for The Chron's & Colitis Foundation so they can then help others with these diseases. These diseaes are for life, but not many people know about either unless they or someone they know has it.  By forming a team in Lisa's Honor, I have made a bold commitment to making a difference in the lives of those suffering from digestive diseases. Please support my efforts by joining my team.

One in every 200 people suffer daily with digestive diseases. With the support of communities nationwide, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation has raised much needed funds that, through research, have brought us closer to a cure. For those who live with these chronic diseases, life is a roller coaster of active and remitting disease. However, the opportunity to make life more manageable for patients who live day to day with intense pain, the threat of long term hospital stays and multiple surgeries has never been greater.

This summer, I will be walking with my family and friends in the Take Steps for Crohn?s & Colitis Walk on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Take Steps is CCFA?s national evening walk and celebration and the nation?s largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. It is a casual 2-3 mile stroll through Forest Park to raise money for crucial research ,bringing us closer to a future free from Crohn?s disease and ulcerative colitis. 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.

Your donation will help support local patient programs, as well as important research projects. This cause is very important to me and I appreciate your help as we fight for a cure! In addition to donating, you can join me at the event. There will be food, music and kid?s activities. The more money we raise, the closer we will be to making life more manageable for patients who live with these diseases every day.

Please join me or donate to my efforts to support CCFA in finding a cure!

Thanks for the help!

Mimi