Northwest Chapter

Get Involved

There are many ways to make a difference in the lives of people with Crohn’s and colitis by becoming an advocate for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation no matter where you live! Interested in volunteering? Email us at [email protected].

Make a Gift to the Northwest Chapter

All donations are 100 percent tax deductible and will help the Northwest Chapter continue supporting the estimated 73,000 people living with IBD in our five state service region of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. Gifts can be made online or by contacting the chapter at [email protected]. Thank you! 

Become a Member

As a member of the foundation, you will help us further the cause while receiving special membership benefits. Membership benefits include subscription to the chapter newsletter and national magazine, discounts on books, and invitations to participate in chapter events and programs. Individual memberships start at only $30. Renew or join today!

Volunteer Committees and Opportunities 

Volunteers make us the successful Foundation it is. We have planning committees for Take Steps, Epicure, and spin4 crohn's & colitis cures, and we would love to have you join us. Looking for less of a commitment? We need office and event day volunteers as well. Contact Lindsay Fujimoto at [email protected]. 

Be an Advocate

Make a difference in the lives of people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by becoming an advocate for the Foundation. Click here to find out more.

Third Party Events

These are volunteer-led fundraisers that benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Throughout the year we have people climbing Mt. Rainier, sailing the Strait of Juan de Fuca, rocking out at the Showbox, playing music in the park, and much more. If you have idea on how you can help the Foundation, contact [email protected].

Workplace Giving 

Many companies (Microsoft, Starbucks, Bank of America, to name a few) will match your contributions! Contact your HR department to find out if your company has a matching gift program. If so, look up the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. You could be doubling or tripling your commitment to finding a cure!

Community Health Charities Contributor Choice #98528 (Washington) and #58770 (Oregon)

Talk About Us

Follow us on Twitter @CCfdnNW! Awareness of IBD and the Foundation are crucial to increasing the quality of life for patients.

Camp Oasis

Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential summer camp for youth with IBD entering grades 2-12 in the fall. Every summer, Camp Oasis of Washington is held at Camp Colman in the south Puget Sound and is open to youth from our five-state region. Check out camp details online or email [email protected].

Take Steps

We will #walkforcures this year to EMPOWER and INSPIRE patients and their families to live their fullest lives and continue our fight for cures. By joining the Take Steps community, you will fundraise to support mission-critical research and patient support programs for the 3.1 million Americans living with IBD. Walk as an individual or gather your friends, family, and co-workers to form a team. Learn more and register for one of our local walk events in Portland or Western Washington (Seattle).                                 

Team Challenge

The Foundation offers multiple opportunities throughout the year to get active for the IBD community! am Challenge combines fitness and fundraising, empowering you to help find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis while also being part of a supportive community. Whether you train & travel to a destination event with our teams, or choose/create your own event, there are plenty of ways to get active and raise funds!  Learn more or email [email protected].