Jana of Winnipeg was 21 years old when she noticed blood in her stool. A year later, she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and began her involvement with Gutsy Walk almost immediately. Learn more about Jana & why you should join this year’s #gutsywalk : bit.ly/Honourarychairs

REMINDER: The 2024 Abbvie IBD Scholarship application deadline has been extended to July 4th!

Finish (or start) your application now at ibdscholarship.ca

📣 Get excited! Through May and June, SimplyProtein is going to #raisethebarforgood for Crohn's and Colitis Canada by raising $100,000! It's easy to show your support by purchasing a 4 pack Crispy Bars or by making a donation.

See the full details at bit.ly/raisethebarfor…

Zoe, one of this year’s Gutsy Walk Honourary Chairs, is passionate about advocating for all Canadians affected by Crohn’s and colitis, and ensuring they have improved access to washrooms.

Read more about Zoe and join her at this year’s #gutsywalk : bit.ly/Honourarychairs

The stars are out for this year’s #GutsyWalk !

Beginning May 20, all Gutsy Walk participants that have raised $1,000 online before May 27 will be entered to win one of two gift cards to LAZYPANTS, valued at $200 and $100!

It all starts at gutsywalk.ca

World IBD Day is all about coming together to raise awareness for those living with inflammatory bowel disease.

It’s a day for the community to CONNECT and be there for each other.

Join the community at crohnsandcolitisconnect.ca!

Rasheed has some unfinished business to take care of May 19, 2024, #WorldIBDDay .

After a 17-year wait, he is determined to finish the Bluenose half-marathon, to raise funds and awareness for IBD research.

To learn more, visit our website bit.ly/RasheedClarke

Meet Tara, one of this year’s Gutsy Walk Honourary Chairs!

Fundraising for Gutsy Walk is important to Tara and her family, who join her every year in raising awareness.

To learn more about Tara, you can visit our website: bit.ly/Honourarychairs

Students!

The deadline to apply to the Abbvie IBD Scholarship has been extended to July 4!

Get started (or finish) your application: ibdscholarship.ca

More people in Vancouver will have access to 149 bathroom facilities when they need them as a result of the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board joining Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s GoHere™ Washroom Access Program.

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Register for #GutsyWalk and raise at least $50 online by midnight Monday to be entered to win one of three grocery store gift cards prizes! Plus: for every $50 additional raised, you earn another entry!

Don’t miss the chance to get some free groceries: gutsywalk.ca

Meet Ian, one of the 2024 Gutsy Walk Honourary Chairs!

For anyone newly diagnosed with IBD, his advice is to remember that you’re not alone. As he says, “Much can be done, and more will be done in future through people like us.”

Read more about Ian: bit.ly/Honourarychairs

It’s National Nursing Week and you can recognize excellent care!

The Outstanding IBD Nurse of the Year Award honours a remarkable nurse who has made exceptional contributions to the care of patients with Crohn’s or colitis.  

Nominate here: bit.ly/NOTYA

Shoutout to Nesrine, one of our Honourary Chairs for Gutsy Walk 2024!

Involved with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada since 2020, Nesrine looks forward to every Gutsy Walk as a day filled with hope.

Read more about Nesrine: bit.ly/Honourarychairs

Rob, a #GutsyWalk Honourary Chair, was diagnosed with colitis when he was thirteen years old.

His health is stable today, but he will never forget what it was like to live with the urgency to use the washroom.

Read Rob’s full story: bit.ly/Honourarychairs

The Physician of the Year Award honours remarkable physicians who've made exceptional contributions and shown compassionate patient-centered care. Nominate a physician: bit.ly/POYA. 
 
Deadline: July 15, 2024 - 5 PM ET

Meet Rory, a Registered Dietitian that specializes in IBD that also lives with and cares for someone with IBD.

Register today and ask your questions in advance or live during the event.

*This event will not be recorded*

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Gear Up for Gutsy Walk is back!

From April 29 to May 13, everyone that registers and raises $50 online will be entered to win one of three grocery store gift card prizes! As a bonus: every $50 you raise will earn you an additional entry!
Sign up today: gutsywalk.ca

'Becoming an ostomy dad is one of the toughest but most gratifying things I’ve ever been through. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without Shawn the Stoma giving me my life back.”

You can read Brad's (and Shawn's) full story on our website - crohnsandcolitis.ca/News-Events/Ne…