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

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Western PA / WV Chapter Our Mission: To Cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of ch

Ever felt like you had to keep your diagnosis quiet out of fear of being judged?Meet Simran, a teen with Crohn’s disease...
05/24/2026

Ever felt like you had to keep your diagnosis quiet out of fear of being judged?

Meet Simran, a teen with Crohn’s disease who expected her first Take Steps walk to be quiet and serious—but instead found music, energy, and a sea of bright green T‑shirts that made her feel part of something bigger for the first time since her diagnosis. Just a week later, she went to Camp Oasis, the Foundation’s summer camp for kids and teens with IBD, where she connected with other young people who truly understood what she was going through.

“Take Steps is one of the few places where I feel completely understood, and I want others to share that feeling,” Simran says.

Read more of Simran’s story in our latest blog, and sign up for a Take Steps walk near you: https://bit.ly/4vbOHXJ

05/24/2026

Team Challenge is the Foundation’s endurance fundraising program, where you can walk, run, or ride in events across the country to support people living with IBD.
Now through May 31, when you sign up for one of our Team Challenge events, you’ll earn your choice of bonus gear. With new fundraising commitment levels starting at $750, it’s easier than ever to help fund breakthrough research and better care for people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Which challenge is calling your name? Register now: https://bit.ly/4todxCz

05/23/2026

New data from a Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation survey reveals young adults with IBD face growing barriers to care, including step therapy requirements. Nearly 1 in 5 report taking on extra work to afford care, highlighting the financial strain during this life stage. Learn how these challenges are shaping access to care—and what needs to change. https://bit.ly/4tvMXah

Living with IBD affects more than your gut—it can impact how you feel, think, and cope day to day. Balancing symptoms, t...
05/23/2026

Living with IBD affects more than your gut—it can impact how you feel, think, and cope day to day. Balancing symptoms, treatments, and worries about the future can leave many people feeling overwhelmed and anxious. You are not alone.

Check out our new videos and updated resources, from understanding stress and anxiety to finding the right mental health professional for you: https://bit.ly/49QOdxF

There has been a lot of shake up in the top 10 recently, and that's exciting because each of our top 10 teams have raise...
05/21/2026

There has been a lot of shake up in the top 10 recently, and that's exciting because each of our top 10 teams have raised more than $1,000 each!

With just over a month to go, you have the opportunity to join these teams at the $1000 mark. When you hit the $1000 mark as a team, you will unlock access to our Trailblazer Lodge, which will be brand new this year as we are able to utilize the facilities at FNB Stadium; you'll want to be at this level!

Donate and register today - https://www.takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/pittsburgh2026

We're proud to partner with our World IBD Day sponsors — AbbVie, Boomerang Medical, Eli Lilly, Nestle, Sanofi, and Taked...
05/21/2026

We're proud to partner with our World IBD Day sponsors — AbbVie, Boomerang Medical, Eli Lilly, Nestle, Sanofi, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals — to show that IBD is more than the gut. Their support helps raise awareness of the physical, mental, and emotional challenges that millions face while living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Together, we’re shining a light on the nearly 1 in 100 Americans affected by IBD and building a stronger, more compassionate community of support.

Why should YOU care about IBD clinical trials? Because they give patients access to new therapies and help shape future ...
05/20/2026

Why should YOU care about IBD clinical trials? Because they give patients access to new therapies and help shape future treatment. This , learn how IBD research is changing lives in our latest blog. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4dfRA3C

Clinical trials play a vital role in advancing care for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. On National Clinical Tri...
05/20/2026

Clinical trials play a vital role in advancing care for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. On National Clinical Trials Day, we’re highlighting how the Foundation has been involved in every major IBD research breakthrough—and how participation in clinical trials can help bring new treatment options to people living with IBD. Learn more and explore current trials at the link: https://bit.ly/3BELm9E

For many children in the Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, living with IBD is about more than physical symptoms...
05/19/2026

For many children in the Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, living with IBD is about more than physical symptoms. It means navigating stress, managing pain, and figuring out how to show up for school, friends, and everyday life when everything feels uncertain.

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation helps support these children and their families navigate the stress, manage the pain, and figure out how to show up empowered.

Your support through Take Steps or direct donations make it possible for children and all patients to have a better quality of life, while the Foundation continues to fund groundbreaking research that will lead towards cures.

Consider making a donation today or joining the 2026 Pittsburgh Take Steps Presented By Seubert & Associates.

Join Take Steps: https://www.takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/pittsburgh2026

05/18/2026

Asking for accommodations while living with IBD isn’t always easy — symptoms can be unpredictable and often invisible to others, and that can take a real toll on your mental and emotional well-being.

Foundation social media ambassador Kaylaa’ White shares her experience advocating for herself in college — and how setting boundaries and seeking support helped her keep up with her studies while managing IBD.

Download our free More Than the Gut Guide in honor of World IBD Day on May 19 and Mental Health Awareness Month. 💜 Discover expert insights, real stories, and evidence-based tools to help you navigate stress, relationships, and pain while living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. https://bit.ly/41xGCjb

Did you know stress and IBD symptoms can feed into each other through the gut–brain axis? When stress spikes, worst-case...
05/17/2026

Did you know stress and IBD symptoms can feed into each other through the gut–brain axis? When stress spikes, worst-case “what if I flare?” thoughts can ramp up tension, heighten gut sensitivity, and worsen symptoms for many people with IBD — creating a GI stress cycle that is hard to break.

Learn more inside our free More Than the Gut Guide in honor of World IBD Day on May 19 and Mental Health Awareness Month. 💜 Discover expert insights, real stories, and evidence-based tools to help you navigate stress, relationships, and pain while living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. https://bit.ly/41xGCjb

Thank you to our sponsors AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Sanofi, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

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