Let’s Celebrate!

CROHN’S & COLITIS

AWARENESS WEEK

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 under-served 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 may be diagnosed with IBD.

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

In Living COGI Fundraiser

COGI support programs were created to provide patients with the tools they need to navigate their diagnosis, amplify their voices, and remind them that they are truly seen and valued. These programs have reached over 500 patients and counting, offering critical support that fosters community, understanding, and empowerment. 

Your donations will enable us to expand these essential services, including mental health resources and support groups, which play a vital role in the overall well-being of patients.

Support our fundraising through an In Living COGI T-Shirt

It’s critical to spread awareness about the signs and symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and conversation starters are just our thing. So grab a t-shirt and let’s start talking IBD!

As In Living COGI Week approaches, we encourage our community to get involved in any way that suits them, including grabbing a t-shirt to spark conversations! For every shirt purchased, a donation of $10 is made towards our overall goal of $20,000!

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 2, 2025

12 Hours of Non-Stop COGI Content relating to IBD Awareness. From segments educating our community on signs and symptoms to Comin’ in HOT podcast episodes, we’ll be talking all things Inflammatory Bowel Disease while raising fund for our 2026 community programs. Tune in and learn more about how COGI brings together community and education!

Segments Featuring:

• IBD Awareness
• IBD Education
• Patient Stories
• Advocacy Education
• Trivia Game Shows
• Nutrition
• Comin’ in H.O.T. Podcast

SEGMENT GUIDE COMING SOON!