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Meet our 2026 New England Take Steps Honored Family!

For most teenagers, life is measured in school days, sports, and time with friends. For Jonathan Viliott, it has also been measured in doctor’s visits, uncertainty, and a diagnosis that changed everything.

May 8, 2026

Meet our 2026 New England Take Steps Pediatric Honored Hero!

Diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis at a young age, Ava Aponte has spent much of her childhood navigating challenges far beyond her years.

May 8, 2026

Meet our 2026 New England Take Steps Adult Honored Hero!

Alexandra “Lexi” Concannon was first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2017 during a visit to Boston University School of Law, where she would later graduate in 2020. What began as a sudden and unexpected diagnosis soon became a defining part of her life.

May 8, 2026

Participate in a Paid IBD Research Study

Is Your Teen Navigating Life with Crohn’s or Colitis? Participate in a Paid, Non-Invasive Research Study

September 24, 2025