Escape the Stall: Our New Awareness Campaign

HAPPIE NEW YEAR! Here is the January 2013 CCFA News Issue

Letter from Rick Geswell, CCFA President Rick Geswell Thank you for making 2012 such a success in the fight for a future free from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). You had the opportunity to double your impact in our matching gift challenge, and you rose to the occasion. Together we raised over $80,000 which was doubled by our board members. Thank you! We'd also like to recognize members of the President's Corporate Circle. Year after year, our pharmaceutical partners provide generous support that enables us to launch key initiatives: Abbott, Aptalis, Coronado Biosciences, Janssen Biotech, Inc., Prometheus Laboratories, Inc., Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Santarus, Inc., Shire, Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., and Warner Chilcott. We're also thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting awareness campaign, which you'll read more about below. Thanks to your generosity and the support of our partners, we can truly look forward to a successful 2013! Amy Brenneman Helps Launch New Awareness Campaign Actress Amy Brenneman Nearly 1 in 200 Americans live with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, yet these diseases are rarely discussed. CCFA is working hard to change that and we are delighted to announce the official launch of our national awareness campaign featuring acclaimed actress Amy Brenneman! We've already received a lot of great coverage for the new campaign, and you can look for our ads on TV, in movie theaters, billboards, airports, and online. This campaign is designed to start the conversation and raise awareness for those suffering from IBD, but we need your help. Read Amy's story and help us put IBD on the map in 2013! read more Resolve to Take Steps in 2013! Jack Sullivan and other supporters This year, we have 158 Take Steps walks across the country. More than a walk, Take Steps is a celebration dedicated to the Crohn's and colitis community, including music, food, and activities for the whole family. When you register or start a team, you'll help support people like 13-year-old Jack Sullivan, whose world changed when he was diagnosed. He lost weight, couldn't play sports, and missed school while his doctors worked to come up with a treatment plan. "I don't think any child should have to feel sick all the time," Jack says. Read Jack's story and register or start a team today! read more Latest IBD Webcast Available Now If you missed the live program or want to listen again, the archive of our Breakthroughs in IBD Research teleconference is now available! In this program, Dr. James Lewis of the University of Pennsylvania discusses recent research discoveries, including findings on the microbiome, new targets for treatment, and clinical trial data. You can find this and all of our previous webcasts on our website and learn more about progress made towards finding cures! read more go to "http://www.ccfa.org"