Recently, a volunteer mentioned that their superpower was talking to the parents of newly-diagnosed children. I think they would wear a blue cape with the Crohn’s & Colitis logo on the back while they are doing this work—connecting with one other person.
Connecting for support. And for fun. And to share advice. To celebrate the victories and not to carry the setbacks alone.
We can have some fun while we’re doing it! In November and December, I’d like to invite you to connect with the Foundation. If you’re in Monterey or Aptos, we will be having fun runs and book talks. For the pickleballers, join us for the Golden Gate Pickleball Scramble. And our Camp Oasis friends have two opportunities to re-connect with their summer friends!
I hope to see you at one (or more) of these events, see more details below.
All the best,
Morgan Pulleyblank
Executive Director
P.S.: Interested in planning your own fund- and friend-raising event? Let’s talk!
Paddles up for IBD!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023 1:00PM
Calling pickleballers of all levels! You are invited to our inaugural Golden Gate Pickleball Scramble at the Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center in San Francisco. Get our early bird special price before November 3rd!
We’re so excited volunteer Joshua is planning four exciting events to benefit the Foundation. Read more about why Joshua is inspired to fundraise with his running community here and help him reach his goal of raising $5,000!
An Evening with an Autoimmune Athlete
Join Crohn’s Disease AIP Cookbook author and local runner Joshua Bradley for a book-signing and Q&A, telling his story about the radical permission we can give ourselves to fiercely pursue living, working, and running a whole life with an autoimmune disorder.
Join author and local runner Joshua Bradley for a 3- or 5-mile run or walk to increase awareness about and solidity in the movement to increase access to treatment and changes in our culture and world to decrease the environmental causes of autoimmune diseases. Refreshments and raffles will be available.
We have two special invitations for kids and teens with IBD this winter:
Camp Oasis Teen Night Townhall
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023, 5PM
This is a unique opportunity for teens grades 10-12 living with IBD to connect with others and learn about the journey of living with IBD as an independent young adult.
This townhall-style, virtual event will focus on topics such as transitioning to adult care, finding resources at college, and so much more. No parents allowed!
An evening of fun just for for kids & teens grades 2-12 with IBD!
Roam our new interactive, virtual environment full of fun activities while making new friends also living with Crohn’s & colitis.
All eligible kids & teens registered by November 15th will receive a fun craft kit in the mail.
