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

No one with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis should have to wait days—or weeks—for insurance approval while their h...
05/29/2026

No one with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis should have to wait days—or weeks—for insurance approval while their health hangs in the balance. A new federal proposal would require some insurers to respond to doctor-prescribed treatments within 72 hours (and faster in emergencies), bringing much-needed urgency and transparency to care. 🔗 Take action: https://bit.ly/4nFjSrJ

We are giving away a $30 Harland Brewing gift card! Anyone who donates $5+ to San Diego Take Steps will earn 1 entry in ...
05/27/2026

We are giving away a $30 Harland Brewing gift card! Anyone who donates $5+ to San Diego Take Steps will earn 1 entry in the giveaway. 🎁

💚Link in bio to register or donate💚

*Now until May 31st. Winner will be contacted directly.

05/27/2026

New data from the Foundation shows that our Camp Oasis campers were nearly 50% less likely to feel embarrassed about their IBD after attending —highlighting the impact of our camp experience. Read more about how Camp Oasis is building confidence, connection, and belonging for kids with IBD. https://bit.ly/4flvjm3

If you live with IBD, it can be hard to know when a flare is something you can manage at home—and when it’s a true emerg...
05/26/2026

If you live with IBD, it can be hard to know when a flare is something you can manage at home—and when it’s a true emergency that requires a trip to the emergency department.

Join us for “IBD Flares: Emergencies and Hospitalizations,” a webinar for people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD experts will review red-flag symptoms, when to seek urgent or emergency care, and how to create an emergency plan with your care team so you can feel more prepared and confident.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4uQB5ka

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

Take Steps is for everyone — including your pals! 🐶 Click the link in our bio to register today! 🐾💚June 14, 2026💙NTC Par...
05/22/2026

Take Steps is for everyone — including your pals! 🐶 Click the link in our bio to register today! 🐾

💚June 14, 2026
💙NTC Park in Liberty Station

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

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