Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Western PA / WV Chapter

11/18/2025

What does IBD really look like? Let’s Go There. 💜

Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week is just around the corner— a time to shine a light on the real experiences behind Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD doesn’t look like one thing — it shows up in millions of moments, messy, meaningful, and often invisible. It’s managing symptoms with quiet strength, Googling late-night questions you don’t ask out loud, mapping every bathroom on your route, canceling plans when you need rest, and celebrating the days you can show up.

Visit our Awareness Week page to explore resources, download the free Real Life with IBD Guide, make a donation, and share your story: https://bit.ly/3g2iLiV

11/17/2025

Watch this video to get your most pressing questions about colonoscopies answered—nothing is off-limits! Natalie Hayden, Crohn’s warrior, award-winning journalist, advocate, and Foundation Social Media Ambassador, dives into your real questions straight from Instagram in our Let’s Go There – Ask Me Anything series. She breaks the taboo around colonoscopies, sharing honest insights and experiences. Watch and join the conversation!

11/17/2025

Did you know that 6-15% of pediatric IBD will be diagnosed in children under the age of 6? Parents of the youngest patients now have a dedicated resource to help navigate Very Early Onset IBD. Explore what every parent and caregiver needs to know at the link: https://bit.ly/4pGJIMt

11/15/2025

🦃 Let’s waddle ‘til we gobble—because moving for a cause never looked so good. Whether you’re trotting solo or gathering a flock, every mile brings us closer to cures. Register today and earn your exclusive 2025 Turkey Trot medal and help us go the distance for the IBD community. https://bit.ly/4nvsXBQ

11/12/2025

Our new Strategic Plan Progress Tracker is up! We’re committed to transparency with the IBD community. Now it’s even easier to see how we are moving the needle in achieving our strategic plan goals. Read more and track our progress: https://bit.ly/47T0VdE

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we honor all who served in the U.S. armed forces. Nearly 70,000 veterans live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, some diagnosed while in service and others after being discharged. The Foundation offers a range of resources aimed at supporting veterans living with IBD, including our Facebook support group for veterans with IBD. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49vbT8Z

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

Living with ulcerative colitis can mean constant urgency, disrupted plans, and treatments that don’t always work. A new research study is exploring a device designed to help reduce bowel urgency without relying on another medication. Take a quick survey to see if you qualify: https://bit.ly/4eVzm6r

11/08/2025

Collaborating and expanding your professional network are game-changing. Our 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® program prioritizes meaningful connection with the multidisciplinary leaders who are revolutionizing care.

Plan your itinerary around exciting new receptions like Together We Lead, Innovators in IBD, and more. And don’t miss our main social event, Backstage Pass: A 2000s Throwback! 🎸

Discounted rates are still available — book by December 9 to discover the breakthroughs driving the next generation of Crohn’s & colitis research and treatment.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4mq9FNt

11/06/2025

The city of PIttsburgh has so much to offer, and we are proud to show it off through our silent auction at Night of Steel Presented By UPMC, UPMC Health Plan, and the Giant Eagle Foundation.

North Hills, Northside, Downtown, Soutside, Mckees Rocks, Oakland, Edgewood, The Waterfront, Squirrel Hill, Bloomfield, Shady Side, and East Liberty are all represented in the auction. Support these local businesses in our neighborhoods to support the mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0013c00001pcCApAAM/events/vevt:77a918b2-c2f4-4a84-a119-e6e14b910b74/auctions/silent-auction

11/05/2025

Our silent auction is heating up, what are you watching? Tell us what your favorite items are in this year's auction.

Is it the river cruise for four?
Maybe it's the suite for a Pirates game?
How about that football weekend with Pitt and the Steelers!
Many opportunities to enjoy our city.

Happy bidding and good luck!

https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0013c00001pcCApAAM/events/vevt:77a918b2-c2f4-4a84-a119-e6e14b910b74/auctions/silent-auction