Gala Updates, Take Steps Shout Outs, Congress Tickets
Published: August 14, 2023
Uniting to care & cure
You don't want to miss this NEWLY envisioned experience!!!
2023 Legacy Gala October 27th, 2023 Indiana Roof Ballroom
"A philanthropic legacy is what is being left behind in the world after a philanthropist or foundation is no longer around." How will you make an impact in 2023 through this event?
Half of our tables are sold & over half of our sponsorships are secured!
A very special THANK YOU to our Take Steps leaders for such a successful season!
TAKE STEPS HIGHLIGHTS
saw a 36% increase in participants from 2022
welcomed 85 event volunteers who helped in creating an exciting walk day
shared about Take Steps through local media coverage on WISH-TV (Indianapolis) & WTHI-TV (Terre Haute)
was supported by Indiana Pacers player and Crohn's Patient, Isaiah Jackson, with a locally distributed PSA
TOP TEAMS:
Team Lilly
Team Gutbucket
Erica's Strong Steppers
Don't Stop Believin'
Team Fuller
Poops I Did It Again
Kickin' Crohn's
The Tummy Ache Turdles
Team Bounsall
Riley Pediatric Gastroenterology
TOP INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISERS:
Nicole Todd
Jamie Hopper
Amanda Brown
Angelo Favia
Phil Bounsall
Christy Zeller
Beth Fuller
Nicole Zatorski
Eric Tibesar
Des Pierre
Are you ready to get more involved with supporting the IBD community?
Then, our Take Steps Committee might be the right fit for you. This group is comprised of individuals with a passion for furthering the Foundation's critical research and patient programs. Whether you excel at event planning, enjoy connecting others to great causes, or are a fundraising extraordinaire, there's a place for you. Complete the quick survey and we will be in touch to help you take the right next steps.
Visit our new MyIBD Learning page to search for upcoming virtual education programs, community conferences near you, and additional resources for IBD patients and caregivers, including our On-Demand Video Library.
Other Resources
If you are considering an ostomy or adjusting to life with an ostomy, it’s helpful to hear from others who have gone down that road. Learn more about living with an ostomy and the adjustments you need to make to live your best life.
If your child was recently diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you may have a lot of questions. As a parent or a caregiver of a child with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you can find more information about your child’s disease, how it is treated, and how you can help them learn to live with their disease using our pediatric resources found here.
Planning a summer cookout? Our Gut Friendly Recipes tool can help you find great recipes that may meet your needs and taste great! Browse our recipe list, and remember, talk to your doctor and IBD-specialized dietitian about your nutritional needs!
A groundbreaking study led by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation published in Gastroenterology, the flagship journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, estimates the incidence, prevalence, and racial-ethnic distribution of physician-diagnosed IBD in the United States.
