It is a problem that most don’t talk about but which affects the daily life of many Americans. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are painful and debilitating digestive diseases that affect over 1.4 million American adults and children. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.
On Saturday, June 27th Boise residents will have a chance to help those who suffer from these diseases by participating in the Boise Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis.
Starting at 4pm at the Old Timers’ Shelter at Ann Morrison Park, the walk will cover 2 miles along the Greenbelt. Participants can walk individually or form teams. There is no fee to join, but walkers are encouraged to try to raise at least $125 for their efforts.
It is the first year this national event will be held in Boise. The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation brought the Take Steps program to Boise after a successful walk/run in 2007. The walk/run, led by then high school student Kyle Knutson, raised more than $10,000 for CCFA.
The walk will raise crucial research dollars for the CCFA, whose mission is to cure these diseases, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these seldom-discussed diseases.
For more information, visit www.cctakesteps.org/boise or call (877) 703-6900.
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