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CROHN’S & COLITIS

AWARENESS WEEK

Rollin’ For Remission!

For so long, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis were thought to be diseases that were unassociated with diverse patient communities. We know that to be false information. Many communities of color are impacted by these inflammatory bowel diseases – from the actual patient, to family members and friends.

IBD is unique to the individual, and our community members certainly have some great days, while other days require quite a bit of strength and management.

One of the largest IBD related hurdles that BIPOC communities face is receiving an accurate and timely diagnosis. Reducing time to diagnosis would not only provide an opportunity for patients to better understand what’s going on with their bodies, but also allow the disease to be diagnosed at a less severe state.

As we celebrate #InLivingCOGI during Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, we invite you to join along and collaborate! Awareness week is a great opportunity to engage in conversations with healthcare providers, learn more about IBD and it’s connection to other chronic illnesses, and find ways to support your friends and family members who might be diagnosed with IBD.

We want to see a world where all IBD patients have an opportunity to hear, “You’re in remission!”

BLACK PATIENTS WHO DISPLAY TEXTBOOK IBD SYMPTOMS:

• Stomach Pain
• Rectal Bleeding
• Iron Deficiency
• Chronic Diarrhea

were 91% less likely than white patients to get an appropriate workup for IBD.

Source: Anyane-Yeboa A, Li B, Traboulsi C, et al. Black race and public insurance are predictive of inappropriate evaluation of iron deficiency anemia and diarrhea. Dig Dis Sci. 2021;66(7):2200-2206.

Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024

Rollin’ For Remission: Giving Tuesday Telethon

This Giving Tuesday, COGI will host a virtual telethon to raise funds for it’s community programming. Get ready for a full day of patient education, comedy, stories, a cooking demo, and more! This event will be available on multiple platforms like Brandlive, YouTube, Facebook, etc.

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024

Bowling for IBD

Welcome to Rollin’ For Remission: Bowling for IBD! Join us on Sun, Dec 1, 2024 at Punch Bowl Social for a fun-filled evening of bowling to raise awareness and support for those battling Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Lace up your bowling shoes and get ready to strike out IBD with every roll!

All are welcome!

ATTEND

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024

Skating for IBD

Come join us on Sat, Dec 07, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Cascade Family Skating for a fun-filled event to raise awareness and support for those battling Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Get your skates on and roll around the rink with friends and family while showing your support for this important cause. Whether you’re a pro skater or just starting out, this event is open to all ages and skill levels.

There will be music and refreshments, so don’t miss out on the chance to have a blast while making a difference in the lives of those affected by IBD.

ATTEND

December 1 – 7, 2024

STEP Out for IBD!

Whether you walk outside, head to the gym, or just take steps at home, join us to take at least 10,000 steps in honor of our family and friends with IBD. This event will take place all week. And you don’t have to stop at 10,000 if you want to keep going!

Why walk? Light to moderate exercise can be a helpful tool in reducing stress, stimulating digestion, and in some cases, reducing symptom flares in IBD patients.

JOIN THE STEP OUT CHALLENGE