Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Gulf Coast/STX

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.

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Have you ever tried acupuncture to help with your IBD symptoms? Check out this summary of an article recently published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases discussing the potential benefits of applying acupuncture to improve the management of IBD symptoms... https://t.co/cJGU6qYWrD

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Check out this great video about Camp Oasis! https://t.co/t9wAfpTLQ1

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It's your last chance to sign up to race at Rock 'n' Roll San Diego with #TeamChallenge! Don't miss this iconic event in this beautiful city. No experience necessary, our coaches will train you to your finish line!

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After losing his wife, Wendy, to complications of Crohn's disease at age 47 last October, Mike Hoogsteden joined the #TeamChallenge Race in Orange program and is setting out on a ride across America to raise awareness and funds for #IBD research and... https://t.co/VQJMU1dIO4

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The walk is less than 3 days away!
There's still time to register: https://t.co/OyrG6EbodJ https://t.co/D5rQ5WSdGS

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Come join me, this Saturday morning at the zoo! https://t.co/x1OUYdm1yI

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Come out and help us campaign for cures! It's not too late to register and earn a t-shirt or more. Congrats to our top teams so far! https://t.co/ajhhcypF9R

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You guessed it! It's almost time for Houston Take Steps South Texas https://t.co/eHBeTICJ7b

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As someone with ulcerative colitis, Nicole Obenski knew she was at a higher risk for developing colorectal cancer. But she never expected to be diagnosed with stage IV cancer at just 31-years-old.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - the perfect time to increase your knowledge about colorectal cancer (CRC) and IBD.

Did you know that if you have had Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis for eight-10 years, your risk of developing CRC... https://t.co/WURk1yYxpH

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We were pleased to have several patients attend and participate in panels during #CCCongress earlier this month. Check out this post from Tina (Own Your Crohn's) about her experience attending the meeting and what she learned from the research... https://t.co/SVg5mQmJHL

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Meet Katie! Katie is an ulcerative colitis patient and spin4 crohn's & colitis cures participant!

"I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis back in 2001, when I was in my early 20's. At that point in time, I had... https://t.co/iKmmT8JpVl

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Ever wonder what race morning is like with #TeamChallenge? Take a peek into the hotel lobby in Austin and see the sea of orange and blue as they got ready to race for #IBD cures last weekend: https://t.co/cZMxwCPbs2... https://t.co/jBMYhqxEJO

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Happy Presidents' Day! Did you know that our 34th president had IBD? President Dwight Eisenhower had Crohn's disease and even underwent a bowel resection in 1956 due to a small bowel obstruction. Learn more about President Eisenhower and his... https://t.co/vIDyO2L0Ua

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We are celebrating #TakeSteps LOVE WEEK this week with a huge thank you to our top 5 fundraising teams from 2018:

Robio’s Raiders - Long Island: $105,366
CDL Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis - South Florida:... https://t.co/mxvJUJqfxf

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There was a lot of exciting research presented last week at #CCCongress. Check out this great recap from Physician's Weekly of some of the studies that were highlighted during the conference. https://t.co/bchly4ACbA https://t.co/bchly4ACbA

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Congratulations to our very own Dr. Bincy Abraham from Houston Methodist Hospital! We are so proud of you and fortunate to have you caring for people living with IBD in the Houston community! https://t.co/Jj3uX6yd3w

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Meet our Omaha honored hero, Marah Kocovsky:

"For many IBD patients, the gastrointestinal complications and fatigue are the first noted symptoms, but for me those indications came last. I had suffered the... https://t.co/vIy0r9vMgh

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Do you find a relationship between your IBD symptoms and productivity at work? Researchers at the University of Manitoba examined this issue and found presenteeism - working while sick - to be a characteristic of... https://t.co/2eX4mkJvd5

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Meet your fellow walkers and captains and find out more about this year's Houston Take Steps South Texas campaign at our pre-walk mixer at Saint Arnold's. We're taking steps together earlier this year! https://t.co/Gbn6AC2HwY