Welcome to the Connecticut Chapter! Please visit our news and events pages for more information about programs in CT.

If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact the Chapter at centralct@crohnscolitisfoundation.org. Thank you!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Our annual cocktail fundraising event, Bottoms Up, will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the beautiful Glastonbury Bosthouse. The night will include a delicious culinary tasting, open bar, auction, the Bottoms Up Wine Pull, and presentation of our Humanitarian of the Year award to Dr. Joseph Cappa of Connecticut GI. For event details and to purchse tickets, please visit the website. If you are interested in being involved in our 2017 event as a sponsor or volunteer, please contact Whitney Abel for more information. 

To see pictures from past events, click here and please visit our events page to learn about all upcoming local events and programs. 

TAKE STEPS

Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis is a charity fundraising walk that celebrates the dedication of the IBD community. Our walk festival is a day filled with celebration, recognition, games for the whole family, and great food.

The CT Chapter will host two Take Steps Walks in 2017. We hope to see you at one or both!

Greater Hartford

Thank you to our Greater Hartford Presenting Sponsor!

Conecticut Shoreline: Saturday, October 21, at the Guilford, CT Fairgrounds. Registration and the family-friendly festival start at 9:00AM and the walk starts at 10:00AM. The walk is 2 miles on loose gravel.Strollers and wagons for the kids are welcome. Dogs are NOT welcome at this venue. 

Contact Mary Kate Doherty at 203-376-4336 or mkdoherty@crohnscolitisfoundation.org for any questions! 

Take Steps would like to thank our generous National Platinum Sponsor:

TEAM CHALLENGE

Team challenge is an endurance training and fundraising program through the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, where we train you to complete a half marathon while helping to find cures for Crohn's disease & ulcerative colitis. Team Challenge offers you personalized fitness training by experienced coaches, expenses-paid hotel accomodations at a great destination rate, a supportive team to train with each week, training clinics, a dedicated staff person, a mentor to be your fundraising coach, and a team uniform.

Schedule a 1-on-1 or register today! 

Saratoga Springs 5k & Half Marathon | July 9, 2017
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country 5k & Half Marathon | July 16, 2017 

Training for all summer events starts April 1, 2017! 

Race in Orange lets you take the Team Challenge experience to any competition. Cross the finish line today in support of finding cures for Crohn's disease & ulcerative colitis. Want to learn more? Contact Jennifer Muschinske, Endurance Manager. 

EDUCATION & SUPPORT

Support

“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ― Brené Brown

Support groups are an ideal way of finding a space where you can feel heard and valued and where others have similar stories to share.  Visit a support group near you and share your story. You can also join our Online Community to read personal stories, join a discussion in a variety of forums, or visit the Online Support Group. 

Education

Thank you to those who joined the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation CT Chapter for two educational programs this fall! We hope you walked away with more knowledge and support. Keep an eye out for future education events in your area. 

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