Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Northern California Chapter

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

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

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

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.

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

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

05/19/2026

Today is World IBD Day! 🌍

Today, we're celebrating and supporting the millions of people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by raising awareness and fundraising for East Bay Take Steps and Silicon Valley Take steps.

In honor of 5/19, ask friends and family to consider making a simple $19 donation today. Every dollar supports research, education, advocacy, and programs for the IBD community.

You can join us for Take Steps in Walnut Creek and San Jose or support the event with the link in our bio!

Together, we can make a real impact for the IBD community 💙

05/19/2026

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