Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - North & Central Texas/ Oklahoma Chapter

01/03/2025

✨ Sponsor Spotlight: Fuqua Advanced Dental ✨

A heartfelt thank you to Fuqua Advanced Dental for being a champion and dedicated supporter of Take Steps for over a decade! Your commitment helps us move closer to a future free from IBD. 💙🧡

🏥 Located in Southlake, Drs. Steven and Tonya Fuqua bring their expertise and compassionate care together to provide comprehensive dental services tailored to each patient’s needs in a warm and welcoming environment.

We are grateful for their continued partnership and support! 🙌

28/02/2025

Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe ☪️📿

Ulcerative colitis patient advocate Nour shares her journey in this video on navigating the month of Ramadan and fasting after receiving an IBD diagnosis.

We are excited to partner with the South Asian IBD Alliance - SAIA and ImproveCareNow to develop resources to support IBD patients who observe Ramadan! Check out our tips on fasting during Ramadan: https://bit.ly/4klyMkX

27/02/2025

Exciting news! Now through March 10, your donation to Take Steps will be MATCHED, doubling your impact in the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis! 💙💚

✅ $50 → $100
✅ $100 → $200
✅ $250 → $500

Every dollar brings us one step closer to a cure for IBD. Don’t miss this chance to make TWICE the difference! https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

27/02/2025

Happy 3rd birthday to We Can't Wait, the Foundation's free restroom finder app! Our app helps you locate nearby restrooms quickly, especially in urgent situations. Have you used the app to find a restroom? Let us know in the comments! Thank you to our sponsor, Lilly, whose support enables us to help people with IBD find public restrooms across the country. Download the app here: https://bit.ly/3Q4K4fF

27/02/2025

🎉 Healthcare Hero Spotlight: Dr. Kumar Gutta 🎉

We are thrilled to recognize Dr. Kumar Gutta as the 2025 Fort Worth Take Steps Healthcare Hero! 🏆💙

Dr. Gutta, a dedicated gastroenterologist at Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, is passionate about providing expert, compassionate care to individuals living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. His commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing IBD research makes him a true hero in our community!

Join us in celebrating Dr. Gutta’s incredible impact at Take Steps Fort Worth on April 26!

Register today and be part of this inspiring event: takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org

26/02/2025

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors like Celltrion, the Foundation has invested more than half a billion dollars in IBD research and supported more than 2,500 research projects. Thank you, Celltrion, for increasing your support to National Platinum Sponsor of our Take Steps events across the country! www.celltrionusa.com

26/02/2025

What should you eat with IBD? The Foundation is at the forefront of precision nutrition research, an innovative approach that tailors dietary plans to each individual's unique biological makeup, environment, and lifestyle. This method goes beyond the traditional one-size-fits-all dietary recommendations. Read this article, part of our partnership with HealthCentral, featuring insights from our Chief Scientific Officer, Alan Moss, MD, to discover how this cutting-edge research could revolutionize IBD management and improve your quality of life. https://bit.ly/3QwUQLN

25/02/2025

Help your child connect, share, and thrive with IBD Kidz! Our virtual support groups provide a safe and fun space for kids to build friendships, share experiences, and develop skills to navigate their IBD journey. Encourage your child to find their support group today! https://bit.ly/3yTJlsi Project Sunshine

25/02/2025

This Black History Month, we're celebrating IBD warriors like our social media ambassador Gaylyn Henderson, who bravely shares her challenges with mental health and IBD in this video. Gaylyn talks about how people with IBD suffer higher rates of mental health disorders than the general population, and African Americans are 20% more likely to experience mental health issues. Thank you, Gaylyn, for your courage in sharing your story and raising awareness about these crucial issues.

24/02/2025

Exciting news! The Helmsley Charitable Trust awarded $4 million to the Foundation to advance remission strategies for IBD. The grant will support implementing a treat-to-target approach in clinical practice, aiming to improve patient outcomes.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Helmsley Charitable Trust for its continued support of our mission to improve the lives of IBD patients,” said Michael Osso, President and CEO. The project focuses on overcoming barriers and developing practical guidelines for healthcare providers. https://bit.ly/41dyWCb

24/02/2025

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight: Children's Health 🎉

A huge thank you to Children’s Health for your continued support and sponsorship of Take Steps! Your generosity fuels vital mission services that are paving the way for a future free from IBD. 💙🧡

Together, we are making a lasting impact in the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Learn more about Take Steps and how you can get involved: takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org. 🚶‍♂️✨

21/02/2025

📣 Sponsor Spotlight: Smurfit Westrock Fort Worth North 📣

Thank you, Smurfit WestRock, for your continued partnership with Take Steps Fort Worth! Your generous support is driving critical research efforts and bringing us closer to cures for IBD. 💙🧡

🌎 As one of the world’s leading providers of paper-based packaging, Smurfit WestRock blends science, experience, big data, and creativity to deliver innovative solutions at scale. We are grateful for their commitment to making a difference!

✨ Join the Smurfit WestRock Fort Worth North Team on April 26th at Take Steps Fort Worth! Register today at cctakesteps.org and step up for a future free from IBD! 🚶‍♂️💪

20/02/2025

Word on the street is true, dolls and dapper gents: The 9th Annual Craft Cocktail Competition is back and bigger than ever! 🍸✨ Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6th at The Social Space, where the gin will be cold, the jazz will be hot, and the cocktails will flow for a cause, all benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

Sponsorships and Host Tables are now ON SALE, but here’s the skinny—these spots are rarer than a speakeasy without a password and WILL sell out fast. Don’t get left out in the cold—secure your spot now before they’re gone!

🎟 Get in on the action: https://onecau.se/craftfw

20/02/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Gurram! We look forward to celebrating you on November 14th and the amazing work you do for IBD patients and families!

Join us in celebrating Dr. Bhaskar Gurram, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, for being recognized as Physician of the Year by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - North & Central Texas/ Oklahoma Chapter! 🎈

Nominated by his peers, Dr. Gurram has been recognized for his dedication to advancing the care of patients, while serving as a true champion in the fight against IBD. We're grateful for his contributions in patient advocacy, research and community service.

18/02/2025

There is strength in our stories! 🌟 This Black History Month, we're highlighting stories from our social media ambassadors including Victoria Tyler, IBD advocate and proud ostomate. Watch her video on navigating the foods she loves eating from her culture while avoiding flares. Your voice matters and inspires change! 💪🏾

17/02/2025

Exciting news for patients! The Foundation's IBD Ventures has invested in Mobius Care to advance AI-powered precision medicine for IBD. This groundbreaking technology uses AI to predict treatment responses, potentially revolutionizing personalized care for Crohn's and colitis patients. https://bit.ly/42W54wt

17/02/2025

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉 Our 2x match campaign is LIVE and every dollar you donate to Take Steps gets DOUBLED up to $100,000. Your support just got supercharged - let's make some serious noise for the IBD community! 💥 https://bit.ly/4jZGVuU