Get Pied, Take Steps Honoree Announced, New Medication Guide, & More!
Published: March 8, 2023
Uniting to care & cure
By participating in the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Pie Day, you can play an important role in driving our mission forward, and accelerating the search for cures for IBD patients.
When you raise $100 or more in honor of #PieDay2023, you will receive this commemorative T-shirt.
TWO OPTIONS:
1. If you are registered for Take Steps & want to use this day to help you fundraise, do so by simply sharing your TAKE STEPS link.
2. If you aren't involved in TAKE STEPS, you can sign up for Pie Day here!
Learn About What's Going On In Indiana
If you have been a part of our initiatives before & are looking to get re-engaged OR if you want to learn more about what our chapter is doing, then join us for our first ever CATALYST FOR CURES reception!
*Please reach out to Tatijana for details
*This is not a fundraising event
As a Crohn's patient of 8 years, Erica has experienced many ups and downs along her IBD journey. She's honored to share the support she has received from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Take Steps, and Camp Oasis with other kids who have been diagnosed with IBD. Check out more of her story & support her team here!
Every step we take and every dollar we raise will create awareness, fund research, and show everyone touched by this isolating disease that they are not alone.Consider joining us by registering your own team and together we will honor the journeys of those living with IBD, like Erica!
Our Camp Oasis team invite you to join us for this year's camp!
Camp Oasis of Michigan (Indiana Regional Partner)
Session Dates: Sunday, July 30th - Friday, August 4th Host Site: YMCA Camp Copneconic in Fenton, MI Campers: entering grades 2-11 in fall of 2023 - Apply Now! LITs: entering grade 12 in fall 2023 - Apply Now! Volunteers: minimum age of 19 years old - Apply Now! *Our camp specifically needs male camp counselors!
*Applications due by June 1st, this includes virtual participation to receive activity box.
NEW IBD MEDICATION GUIDE AVAILABLE!
The Foundation has launched its newly updated IBD Medication Guide. This user-friendly digital tool allows patients to search by drug name, class, and administration method to help them make informed decisions about their medications while working in partnership with their healthcare provider. Fact sheets, brochures, and videos are also available for patients to learn more the drug classes available.
Upcoming MyIBD Learning Patient and Caregiver Education Events
MyIBD Learning Education Programs connect patients and caregivers of all ages with information and resources on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis - to support you at every stage of your IBD journey. MyIBD Learning offers Patient and Caregiver Conferences, Virtual Education Webinars, and an On-Demand Video Library tobring you thevery latest in IBD research, treatments, therapies, clinical trials, and more from leading healthcare professionals and patient advocates. Upcoming MyIBD Learning Patient and Caregiver Education Events: Virtual Education Webinars: Wednesday, March 8: IBD Pediatric Community Partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine 7 - 8:30 p.m. ET | Register Here!
Tuesday, March 21: Webinar - IBD Medications Now and Beyond 8 - 8:30 p.m. ET |Register Here!
Patient and Caregiver Education In-Person Events: Saturday, April 29: Save the Date! MyIBD Learning: Cleveland, OH - Patient and Caregiver Education Conference 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET |Register Here!
IBD Insider: Patient Updates from the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress If you missed the IBD Insider Patient Education Program, you can watch the recording at your convenience,here. Hear patients and IBD clinicians discuss the latest updates in IBD research and care. This program is developed in partnership between the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and the American Gastroenterological Association.
