Crohns & Colitis Foundation - Pinellas Support Group

Crohns & Colitis Foundation - Pinellas Support Group A patient-to-patient support group for adults with Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD). It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. Janowitz, M.D.

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. More than 50 years ago, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation created the field of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis research. Today, the Foundation funds cutting-edge studies at major medical institutions, nurtures investigators at the early stages of their careers, and finances underdeveloped areas of research. Educational workshops and symposia, together with our scientific journal, "Inflammatory Bowel Diseases," enable medical professionals to keep pace with this rapidly growing field. No wonder the National Institutes of Health has commended the Foundation for "uniting the research community and strengthening IBD research."

Currently in fifth place... Won't you join the Gutless Wonders, your Tampa Bay IBD support groups team, and help raise f...
03/12/2026

Currently in fifth place... Won't you join the Gutless Wonders, your Tampa Bay IBD support groups team, and help raise funds for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation? https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/teams/wonders
You can join our Team and fundraise, or just make a donation. Our Take Steps Walk is one month away!

Only 33 DAYS until the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's biggest fundraising event of the year-- the Take Steps Walk. We're...
03/09/2026

Only 33 DAYS until the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's biggest fundraising event of the year-- the Take Steps Walk. We're back at the Midtown Tampa complex on Sunday, April 12, from 8:30am to Noon. (the actual Walk is short, and starts at 10:30am.) Take Steps raises money for ALL the things the Foundation does for IBD patients, from funding millions for scientific research, to sponsoring education programs and support groups.

You've got lots of choices: You can join the Tampa Bay support groups Walk team, the Gutless Wonders, and raise money as a team member; you can register as an individual walker or start your own team; or you can just donate to the Gutless Wonders team.
Here is a link to the Tampa Bay Walk, as well as a link to the Gutless Wonders team page:
2026 Walk page- https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/TampaBay2026
Gutless Wonders team page- https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/teams/wonders

Speaking of education, the CCF's annual MyIBD Learning Day is happening in Tampa on Saturday, May 16. This half-day event brings top IBD experts from around the country together for short presentations and Q&A for patients, parents, and professionals. The cost is only $10, including breakfast and lunch, and you can even attend on "scholarship" (ie free). There's a wide variety of subjects, from alternative & complementary treatments, to diet, emotional health, and new advances in IBD medicine. Don't miss it! Register here: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/myibdlearning/tampabay

And here's the March schedule of adult IBD support group meetings:
» Tuesday, March 10, 6:00pm- Pinellas County in-person group (Gastro Florida office in Feather Sound)
»» Tuesday, March 17, 6:00pm- Tampa Bay area virtual group (online/Zoom)
»»» Tuesday, March 24, 6:00pm- Tampa in-person group (USF Health IBD Specialty Center at Morsani). RSVP REQUIRED.

Sometimes my gut feels like an accordian! Even sounds a bit like it!! Online/virtual IBD patient support group meets tom...
02/16/2026

Sometimes my gut feels like an accordian! Even sounds a bit like it!!
Online/virtual IBD patient support group meets tomorrow: Tues. Feb 17th, 6:00 pm (ET). For the link, email: webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com

Another great reason to join our Take Steps Walk for the Foundation-- ADVOCACY!! Make YOUR voice heard. https://takestep...
02/11/2026

Another great reason to join our Take Steps Walk for the Foundation-- ADVOCACY!!
Make YOUR voice heard. https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/teams/wonders

A year ago, a 40% cut to NIH medical research funding threatened progress toward better treatments and cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Than...

02/10/2026

Pinellas Support Group meeting tonight-
6:00 pm @ Gastro Florida

02/06/2026

PARTY TODAY!
2026 Take Steps Kick Off
at Walk-On's Sports Bar patio- Midtown Tampa
11:30am - 1:00pm

📣 We're only a couple months away from the annual TAKE STEPS WALK for Crohn's & Colitis (Sunday, April 12). And the Take...
02/06/2026

📣 We're only a couple months away from the annual TAKE STEPS WALK for Crohn's & Colitis (Sunday, April 12). And the Take Steps Tampa Bay KICK-OFF PARTY is this Saturday Feb 7th from 11:30-1:00 at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux at Midtown Tampa! Join us for this in-person event with free food, drinks, raffle prizes, cool giveaways, and opportunities to sign up for the Walk (if you haven’t already). No RSVP needed- just come by (free parking garage just steps away) and have fun!!
If you'd like to sign up right now for our support groups Walk team, The Gutless Wonders, the link is: https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/teams/wonders

Meanwhile, here's the schedule of IBD patient support group meetings for this month:
» Tuesday, February 10, 6:00pm- Pinellas County in-person group (Gastro Florida office in Feather Sound)
»» Tuesday, February 17, 6:00pm- Tampa Bay virtual group (online/Zoom)
»»» Tuesday, February 24, 6:00pm- Tampa in-person group (USF Health IBD Specialty Center at Morsani). **RSVP REQUIRED**

Send us an e-mail at webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com if you'd like more information, directions, or just need some IBD support. (Please remember to RSVP for the Tampa in-person meeting if you plan to attend.)

01/26/2026

In-Person Tampa IBD Support Group-- this Tuesday, January 27, 6:00 PM @ USF Health IBD Center.
RSVP REQUIRED to attend, deadline: 12 noon Tuesday. Contact webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com

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The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, formerly know as the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D. Four decades ago, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation created the field of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis research. Today, the Foundation funds cutting-edge studies at major medical institutions, nurtures investigators at the early stages of their careers, and finances underdeveloped areas of research. Educational workshops and symposia, together with our scientific journal, "Inflammatory Bowel Diseases," enable medical professionals to keep pace with this rapidly growing field. No wonder the National Institutes of Health has commended the Foundation for "uniting the research community and strengthening IBD research."