Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America

By Stephanie Funk

Outline

What is IBD? What is Crohns Disease? What is Ulcerative Colitis? CCFA Mission Statement Research

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Team Challenge
Camp Oasis
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Also known as IBD Two main types: Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

How to think about inflammation

Inflammation is a function of the

Picture this: You have a splinter

Your bodys immune response to the splinter is to send inflammation to the area

inflammation

inflammation

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inflammation

HEALTHY COLON

The immune system is OVERACTIVE. Your body THINKS there is a splinter and so it attacks the healthy cells for no reason. 6

The Result:

Crohns Disease
Can affect the entire digestive tract Can affect the entire thickness of the bowel wall
Persistent diarrhea symptoms Rectal bleeding

Abdominal pain

Fever, weight loss, and more

Ulcerative Colitis
Occurs only in the large colon Only affects the colon lining
Persistent diarrhea

constipation
symptoms

Abdominal pain

Bloody stools

Our mission:
To cure Crohns Disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

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Research
Working with National Institutes of Health to support research 80 new therapies coming down the pipeline! For a comprehensive list of research news visit here

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Team Challenge
Endurance fitness + Fundraising Half-Marathon Cycling Events Sprint Triathlon Watch our inspirational video

Register today!
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 CCFA-run summer camp for kids with IBD

A Place Where Kids Get to:

See they arent alone Build new, lasting friendships Try new sports and activities

Gain confidence and independence

Put aside their troubles

Just be a kid!

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Camp Oasis S. Carolina, 2008

Camp Oasis New York, 2010

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Thanks for watching!

I hope youve learned something about the IBD and what the foundation does to help!

To learn more, visit www.ccfa.org

Stephanie Funk stephaniefunk7@gmail.com

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