Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses

Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses Nonprofit Organization

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for BIPOC who are affected by IBD, Digestive Disorders and associated Chronic Illnesses; through Community, Research, Education, and Advocacy.

03/20/2026

There are 8 main organs in the digestive system. Can you name any of the 4 that WERE NOT mentioned in this trivia? 🧐🤔

To learn more about the COGI community, visit colorofgi.org.

Join us on Thursday for Beyond the Bag’s Breathe & Balance session! Details below:Thursday, March 19th at 7:00PM ETTopic...
03/17/2026

Join us on Thursday for Beyond the Bag’s Breathe & Balance session! Details below:

Thursday, March 19th at 7:00PM ET
Topic: Join us for an interactive yoga session led by Shernae Lee (Sher_cess). We will explore different ways to increase exercise and healthy movement with an ostomy. Please feel free to drop in even if you cannot stay for the entire session. Ostomates we can't wait to see you.

Sign Up Here 🔗https://colorofgi.org/events/btb-mar26/

Don’t forget tomorrow’s Huddle space! Details below:The Huddle: Taking Preventative Health Measures in 2026Wednesday, Ma...
03/17/2026

Don’t forget tomorrow’s Huddle space! Details below:

The Huddle: Taking Preventative Health Measures in 2026
Wednesday, March 18th at 7:00PM ET
Topic: Fellas, your health is your responsibility. Join us as we talk real strategies for staying ahead — screenings, mental health, fitness, and building better habits for a stronger future. Invite the men in your life to pull up and grow with us. 💪🏾🩺

Grab a seat 🔗 https://colorofgi.org/events/huddle-mar26/

03/17/2026


Have you attended before? If yes, comment a throwback moment for you. If no, have you blocked off our dates in your calendar? 🗓️ We’d love to see you there!

A few notes:
• Call for session proposals close next week Friday! Visit colorofgi.org/eigi26-program for details on submissions.
• For more information on registration pricing or joining COGI’s community, visit colorofgi.org/eigi26-registration
• 🥳 EIGI 2026 Registration opens in a week with early bird pricing!

Visit colorofgi.org to stay in the know on upcoming events 🎉

03/13/2026

Colorectal cancer screenings are not only preventative care, but also a way to detect cancer in its early stage. Given the new data around colorectal cancer, it’s CRITICAL to get screenings when available. Yes, stigmas and the inconveniences of screenings exist—but our real question is, “which path would you prefer?”

Thank you to Dr. Naeem Newman, Joe Greene, and Kimberly Holiday-Coleman for this important conversation!

Stay tuned for more clips of Early Screening Saves Lives from our Mainstage.

🚨Our empowerment spaces are back with new experiences for the month of March! From preventative health measures to embra...
03/12/2026

🚨Our empowerment spaces are back with new experiences for the month of March!

From preventative health measures to embracing your current season with gratitude and resilience, we’ve put together topics that will leave you feeling restored.

Screenshot and grab the event link or head over to colorofgi.org/eventcalendar to select the empowerment space of your choice.

▫️March 18: The Huddle Men’s Space
▫️March 19: Beyond the Bag Ostomy Space
▫️March 24: T.H.I.C.K Weight Management Space
▫️March 26: Together IBD Space

For more details on our empowerment spaces, visit colorofgi.org/programs/empowergroups.

03/09/2026

What’s your breaking point to go to a doctor? Do you hold out on seeking care until the symptom is unbearable? Or do you make an appointment as soon as something feels off?

On this episode of Comin' in H.O.T. we discuss how attitudes toward healthcare shape when we seek medical help, and how negative doctor experiences can impact our willingness to visit healthcare providers.

To watch a full episode, visit colorofgi.org/comininhot.

03/05/2026

What are some tips that helped you navigate your patient or caregiver journey?

Between the methods you use and the community you’ve found, sharing tips can help others who are still searching for ways to manage the ups and downs of being a patient or caregiver.

Comment below and remember… Whether you’re a vet or a newbie, GIVE YOURSELF GRACE.

For more details on COGI’s community, visit colorofgi.org/community.

03/01/2026

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 💙

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is now the leading cause of cancer death in men and women under 50. While the age to begin screenings is 45, people with a family history of CRC are recommended to start screenings 10 years earlier than the age of your family member’s diagnosis.

At last year’s conference, one of our Mainstage sessions was dedicated to CRC, shining a light on two incredible human beings in our community, Joe Greene and Kimberly Holiday-Coleman. Their stories are powerful and we’ll be highlighting segments of their conversation throughout this month.

Stay Tuned!

For more information on CRC, visit fightcolorectalcancer.org

To learn more about our COGI Community, visit colorofgi.org/community.

It’s Rare Disease Day!!!Today we’re highlighting two rare diseases that you don’t often hear about yet some of our commu...
02/28/2026

It’s Rare Disease Day!!!

Today we’re highlighting two rare diseases that you don’t often hear about yet some of our community members manage daily. Their voices have been powerful, expanding the general knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases that affect a subset of people. So join us in sharing rare disease awareness as a community!

If you’re interested in information on Short Bowel Syndrome or Achalasia, head to IFFGD for more education (including signs and symptoms).

For ways to connect with COGI, visit our profile or colorofgi.org.

Resource: IFFGD

02/26/2026

ARE YOU READY???
🎊Equity in GI returns this summer in DC!🎊

🗓️Mark your calendar for July 16-18 and look out for emails sharing more details on our biggest event of the year!

When: July 16-18, 2026
Where: Washington DC
Who: Patients | Care Partners | Healthcare Professionals | Patient Advocacy Orgs | Students | Industry | Etc.

If you’ve never attended our conference, this is the year to join us! You will leave more enlightened and recharged than you came 🙌

To learn more, visit colorofgi.org!

02/25/2026

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ALERT🚨
Next week we kick off our spring semester schools starting with Lincoln University - Missouri🎉. More education, new games, and more prizes than before! Get ready for a night of fun all while talking about digestive health. Event link below and remember, you have to be enrolled for the current year to attend.

Details ⬇️
▫️Monday, March 2nd
▫️Lincoln University of Missouri: Scruggs University Center Ballroom
▫️5:00P CST
🔗colorofgi.org/events/lincolnu26

For more details about COGI, visit colorofgi.org.

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