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Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week (December 1-7) is a time to highlight our mission of seeing a future free of Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis. The Foundation is helping make this future become a reality: it has played a role in nearly every major research breakthrough in IBD, including supporting the discovery of almost every drug for IBD that has come to the market. With your support, we can continue to do everything in our power to discover better treatments.
Help us make #IBDVisible by doing one or more of the following:
1. Share your story! Whether you are a caregiver, supporter, or patient- YOUR STORY MATTERS- and someone out there will benefit from hearing it.
2. Consider volunteering with our chapter by joining our committees, board, support groups, or being a day of event volunteer. Email us if interested [email protected].
3. Donate! A generous donor has offered to match all gifts up to a total of $1,000,000* through December 31, which will be directed to support the Foundation’s unique Litwin IBD Pioneers program. This program supports researchers with early-stage, novel ideas that have strong potential to make a positive impact on patients’ health.
Donate now and your gift will be matched for double the impact. Plus, when you donate $50 or more now through the end of Awareness Week (December 7), you'll receive a t-shirt allowing you to show your support for making #IBDvisible all year long!
*IF YOU ARE A TAKE STEPS PARTICIPANT PLEASE DONATE & SHARE THROUGH YOUR TAKE STEPS PAGE! 
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A Message from Your Team
2023 has been a year filled with many exciting changes in our chapter. From rebranding both our signature events, starting a new Healthcare Professional Engagement Committee, welcoming two new board members, and more.....we have been blessed with many helpful hands. In doing so, we were able to achieve some AMAZING feats:
-Take Steps-
*36% increase in participants
*53 teams
*new media partnerships
-Legacy Gala-
*30% increase in overall revenue resulting in a RECORD-BREAKING YEAR!
*10% increase in sponsorships
-Camp Oasis-
*78 campers
*14 medical professionals
*20+ volunteers/counselors
While we will continue to strive to exceed our 2023 goals, we want to take this time to thank everyone who helped our Chapter. Without you, we would not be able to make the IMPACT we continue to make for our IBD patients and families. THANK YOU HOOSIERS!
Happy holidays!
Tatijana Narwold
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Virtual Support Groups
Did you know the Foundation has virtual support groups that can help patients get the support they need? The Foundation’s support groups are led by trained volunteers with an IBD connection. To find a support group, click here.
Power of Two Peer Support Program
Power of Two , our peer-to-peer support program for those affected by IBD, offers a unique opportunity to connect with a trained mentor who shares your experiences. With our innovative desktop platform and mobile app, you can easily find a mentor match on your own terms. This program provides a secure space to discuss your questions, experiences, and challenges with someone who truly understands.
Webinar: IBD and Your Emotional Health - December 12 @ 8 p.m. ET
Prioritizing your mental and emotional health is crucial alongside managing physical symptoms of IBD. IBD mental health experts provide insights on the effects of stress and anxiety on your condition, offer coping strategies, and guide you in discussing emotional well-being with your healthcare team. Register Today!
National Council of College Leaders Applications Open Until 1/14
Encourage college freshmen and sophomores impacted by IBD, who are passionate about advocacy and making a difference in the IBD community, to apply for the National Council of College Leaders. Applications are open until January 14, 2024.
Clinical Trials Community
If you know a patient interested in IBD clinical trials but uncertain where to start, recommend the Clinical Trials Community. Inform them about the Foundation's education hub, which includes infographics, videos, and patient stories, all designed to help them understand IBD clinical trials.
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Visit the MyIBD Learning page to search for upcoming community conferences, virtual education programs, and additional resources for IBD patients and caregivers.
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Highlighted Professional Education Events and Resources
2023 IBD PRO Webinars Now Available On Demand
The IBD PRO Webinar Series 2023 provided essential training for healthcare professionals in the evolving landscape of IBD treatments. If you missed or would like to revisit any of the webinars, each webinar is accredited for 1.0 AMA, ANCC, ACPE credits and can be found on the IBD Clinical Hub.
Building Blocks to Better IBD Veteran Patient CareDon’t miss our game-changing virtual discussion to learn how a multidisciplinary approach is improving patient care for veterans with IBD. View this innovative two-part series led by Dr. Meena Prasad of the Atlanta VA here: https://bit.ly/3FPyaAP. This program was made possible in part by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Advanced Practice Provider IBD Preceptorship Program Now Accepting Host Site Applications
The APP IBD Preceptorship Program is accepting host site applications from IBD Centers of Excellence that have one or more APPs working independently in the area of IBD. Applications will be accepted through DECEMBER 31ST (EXTENDED). The APP Preceptorship Workgroup will review all applications and confirm participation shortly thereafter. Apply here.
REACH-IBD: Rising Educators Academics and Clinicians Helping IBD
View the REACH-IBD Quarterly Newsletter here. You won’t want to miss the new IBD Careers section.
Registration Open for the 2024 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®, at the Bellagio, Las Vegas, January 25-27
Don't miss this opportunity to register for the 2024 Crohn's & Colitis Congress®. This premier event is dedicated to advancing knowledge and collaboration in the field of inflammatory bowel disease.
View the agenda
Register Today!
IBD PRO is your trusted source for cutting-edge, patient-focused professional education, career development, and networking opportunities to advance your care for patients living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Please visit the IBD Clinical Hub for more educational resources, including
CME modules, webinars, professional education events, and career opportunities.
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