Throughout March we will be partnering with this great foundation.  A percentage of sales will go to the Illinois chapter- they are training for the Napa Valley marathon!!

About Crohn’s & Colitis Team Challenge

Team Challenge is a half marathon training program designed to raise funds to cure Crohn’s

disease and ulcerative colitis. A program of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Team Challenge

commits to help the millions of people who suffer from these diseases and to train participants for

an exciting endurance event. In exchange for this commitment, the Foundation equips

participants with everything they need to cross the finish line, including 16 weeks of training from

professional coaches, transportation and lodging during race weekend and the opportunity to

share a life-changing experience with a group of caring individuals.

Raising Funds to Fight Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Participants raise funds to help people suffering from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative

colitis and are given all the necessary fundraising tools to do so, including a free Web

page for fundraising support and fundraising advice and assistance.

Training to Cross the Finish Line

Professional coaches train participants, over 16 weeks, to run or walk a half marathon.

They train with each other on the weekends at a local venue—or are given the option of

training virtually if unable to train in person—and learn about fitness, injury prevention,

nutrition and other relevant topics through clinics.

What it Means to Participate

Participants enjoy personal satisfaction of helping patients fighting Crohn’s disease and

ulcerative colitis, and the excitement of participating in an endurance event in a

picturesque setting. Team members also form lasting and meaningful bonds while

experiencing physical, mental and spiritual growth.

About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, unpredictable diseases that attack the digestive

system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis

inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent

diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and

surgery. These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with

long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn's disease or

ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18. Most people develop the

diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.

About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and

to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation

ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research

toward a cure, and more than 79 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical

programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor

charities, including the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the

American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the

Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org.