Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Greater San Diego & Desert Area Chapter

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Greater San Diego & Desert Area Chapter Our Mission: To Cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

Visit us at www.ccfa.org

Take Steps Giveaway 🍔🎉Any participant who raises an additional $25 on their San Diego Take Steps personal fundraising pa...
02/25/2026

Take Steps Giveaway 🍔🎉

Any participant who raises an additional $25 on their San Diego Take Steps personal fundraising page between February 25 – March 6, 2026 will be entered into a raffle to win an In-N-Out Burger gift basket!

One lucky winner will receive:
👕 In-N-Out T-shirt (Size L)
🥤 Pint glass
🧢 Hat
🧦 Socks
☕ Burger mug

Every dollar raised supports the foundation and helps us move closer to our goal. 💙

*Winner will be contacted directly. Winner must pick-up item from our La Jolla office.

https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/SanDiego2026

Join us for “Navigating Difficult-to-Treat IBD: Options, Hopes, and Next Steps,” a virtual webinar created with patients...
02/25/2026

Join us for “Navigating Difficult-to-Treat IBD: Options, Hopes, and Next Steps,” a virtual webinar created with patients in mind. If you feel like you’ve “tried everything” for your Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis and still don’t know what to do next, you’re not alone. Leading IBD experts will break down why some treatments stop working, what new options are on the horizon, and how lifestyle support and the latest research can give you new hope and a clearer path forward. Register now: https://bit.ly/4kkahoI

At the Foundation’s overnight summer camp, Camp Oasis, campers are 48% less likely to feel embarrassed about having IBD,...
02/21/2026

At the Foundation’s overnight summer camp, Camp Oasis, campers are 48% less likely to feel embarrassed about having IBD, and 98% say it’s a place where they feel supported and like they belong. Camp Oasis gives kids and teens living with IBD a community where they can truly be themselves among peers who “get it.” Read our new blog to learn more about how Camp Oasis is transforming summers—and lives—for youth with IBD. https://bit.ly/4qMEuy0

To the incredible caregivers who put our IBD community first — thank you! We are grateful for you. 🫶
02/20/2026

To the incredible caregivers who put our IBD community first — thank you! We are grateful for you. 🫶

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who observes. 🌙Fasting while living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can bring uni...
02/17/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who observes. 🌙

Fasting while living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can bring unique questions and challenges, and your health always comes first. If you’re considering fasting, we encourage you to talk with your healthcare provider about what is safest for you and to check out our resource here: https://bit.ly/3OWAOcV

"As a Black Christian woman with IBD, I believe it’s important for all communities to see their experiences reflected an...
02/17/2026

"As a Black Christian woman with IBD, I believe it’s important for all communities to see their experiences reflected and their voices valued. My journey is proof that while IBD is challenging, hope and courage remain possible."

Meet Kanyinsola, diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 11, who has faced painful flare-ups, hospitalizations, surgeries, and the emotional toll of an invisible illness. The Foundation’s Let’s Go There campaign shines a light on real stories of resilience and strength. Share your story: https://bit.ly/4i1fv6M

Join us for a live, patient-centered symposium bringing you key highlights from the 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®—the...
02/16/2026

Join us for a live, patient-centered symposium bringing you key highlights from the 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®—the premier annual conference for IBD professionals. Hear directly from Congress patient reporters and Foundation social media ambassadors Ian Goldstein and Victoria Tyler, alongside IBD experts Noa Krugliak Cleveland, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago, and Adam Faye, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Population Health, NYU School of Medicine. View the agenda and register here: https://bit.ly/49XkJic

📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 8–9 p.m. ET

This program is presented in partnership with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), patients, and leaders in IBD care.

We 💙 our Take Steps participants, and we’d love for you to be part of our community this year. Grab someone you care abo...
02/14/2026

We 💙 our Take Steps participants, and we’d love for you to be part of our community this year. Grab someone you care about and join us for a Take Steps walk near you—every step shows support for people living with IBD. For more information, click the link: https://bit.ly/4ai2QuO

Older adults (ages 60+) are the fastest-growing group of people living with IBD. From managing other health conditions t...
02/14/2026

Older adults (ages 60+) are the fastest-growing group of people living with IBD. From managing other health conditions to adjusting medications and routines, our new resource page offers tips and tools to help you feel confident, supported, and equipped to live well every day. Explore it here: https://bit.ly/4bMLBCW

💞This Valentine’s Day, let love lead the way. Ask 3 people you love to join your Take Steps team — or donate in honor of...
02/13/2026

💞This Valentine’s Day, let love lead the way.

Ask 3 people you love to join your Take Steps team — or donate in honor of someone living with Crohn’s or colitis. 💙

02/09/2026

For Black History Month, Foundation social media ambassador and personal trainer Joel Nixon opens up about what this month means to him and why visibility matters for the Black/African American IBD community. Living with Crohn’s disease since 2016 and an ostomy, he is challenging stigma and reminding others they are not alone.

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