What's New at the Gala, Wins in Advocacy, Summer Impact Report, & more!
Published: October 1, 2025
August News
Uniting to care & cure
At the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation:
We are the DRIVING FORCE in the development of next-generation treatments and personalized medicine for IBD.
We're GOING FURTHER, FASTER. We have accelerated research with IBD Plexus-- the most comprehensive collection of IBD patient data in the world-- allowing scientists to take YEARS off the discovery of new and innovative therapies.
At our annual Legacy Gala , we bring together 300+ donors, sponsors, volunteer leaders, and IBD fighters to make our LARGEST impact of the year. This year, we are partnering with others who know what it means to GO FURTHER, FASTER to help us.
Join us on September 13 for a day of connecting IBD patients and caregivers of all ages with the latest information and resources on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.Register here: www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/myibdlearning/indianapolis
Check-In
Registration begins at 9 a.m. ET.
Getting to the Venue
The Indianapolis Zoo is located at 1200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222 along the banks of the White River. Conveniently located less than a mile west of downtown in beautiful Whilte River State Park.
Parking
Parking cost is $10/vehicle at the Indianapolis Zoo is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Park near the Cagle Family Entry Gate. See map below:
Check out ourlatest impact reportsharing how your generous gifts and hard work is paying off for our IBD fighting community. The report highlights:
Advancing Equity in IBD Care
Data Revealing the Power of Early Intervention in Pediatric IBD
Live Risk in Some with IBD
Oral Therapy
Long-term Crohn's Remission
Federal Funding Challenges
Patient Support
If you have any questions about anything in this report or any previous reports, please feel free to reach out to us.
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Highlighted Professional Education Events and Resources
Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® We are thrilled to invite you to the ninth annual Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, January 22–24, 2026. Join your colleagues from around the world and across the spectrum of science and clinical care at the premier conference for IBD professionals. Early bird discounts are available now, so secure your spot by September 2 to save up to 65% off standard registration. Register here.
Click here for additional professional education event information.
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 theIBD PRO event search pagefor additionalprofessional education events.
Your Advocacy Efforts ARE WORKING!
Just days after we held a rally in front of United Healthcare’s national headquarters, the company announced it would suspend its new preauthorization requirements for doctor-prescribed colonoscopies and endoscopies. And now—Humana has announced it will eliminate authorization requirements for diagnostic colonoscopies by January 1st.
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The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has delayed its vote on a massive 37% cut to medical research funding. These cuts would slash IBD research as well.
Thanks to volunteers like you taking action, members of Congress are realizing how unpopular and harmful these cuts would be to IBD patients and others.
Lawmakers have rescheduled the vote for early September. That gives us more time to educate members of Congress about how these cuts would impact people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
To stop these cuts, we need to be bigger and louder than ever before. Do you know two people who share your passion for supporting the needs of IBD patients?
Join Our Advocacy Network: Help us urge Congress to protect federal funding for IBD research. Your voice matters- contact your representatives today.
Spread the Word: Share this information on social media and within your community to raise awareness about the urgent need for research funding.
Together, we can protect the future of IBD research and ensure that patients continue to receive the care and hope they deserve. Please check this page regularly for updates—your engagement is more critical now than ever before.
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