Denver, CO –November 10, 2010 The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America invites anyone ages 18 – 25 to be a part of a new social network of young adults living with Crohn’s or Colitis. The first meeting will be held at Dave & Busters located at 2000 S Colorado Blvd. in Denver on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The group is being led by young adults Jase Saxelby and Emily DuBois, who have both faced the many challenges of this chronic condition.
Meeting topics will include:
• Ideas and plans for future meetings
• Brainstorm of topics that are important to young adults with IBD
Social time will include food, games, and networking opportunities. This meeting is being provided by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, Inc. There is no cost to attendees. For more information, contact Cindy Sorensen at 1-866-768-2232, csorensen@ccfa.org or call 303-639-9163.
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic digestive disorders of the intestines. These illnesses are collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases, or IBD, because many of their symptoms and complications are similar. Crohn's disease may occur in people of all ages, but it is primarily a disease of adolescents and young adults, affecting mainly those between 15 and 35.
About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’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 nonprofits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 81 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends going to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (www.give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (www.charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org.
