About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Four decades ago, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation created the field of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis research. Today, the Foundation funds cutting-edge studies at major medical institutions, nurtures investigators at the early stages of their careers, and finances underdeveloped areas of research. Educational workshops and symposia, together with our scientific journal, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, enable medical professionals to keep pace with this rapidly growing field.
Their Mission
To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
CCFA sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality. The foundation also offers a wide range of educational programs for patients and health-care professionals, and provides supportive services to help people cope with these chronic intestinal diseases.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
386 Park Avenue South,17th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 800-932-2423
info@ccfa.org
This site is brought to you by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America and the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
They know how difficult it is to live with Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s as a teen and that’s why they created this site – you are not alone! This is a place where you can learn and connect with other teens who share their stories and experiences. At UC and Crohn’s, you can:
- Get practical advice for handling your illness.
- Get facts about the importance of nutrition and basic tips for staying on track (and maybe even enjoying) the diet… especially in potentially awkward social situations, you know, like school, the mall…
- Get school survival skills, including how to handle teachers, long absences, and how to communicate without having to divulge too much information.
- Get tips on how to add physical activity into your regimen. Yes, that means sweating a little.
- Get into on how to make the most of relationships with doctors.