Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter Our Mission: To Cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of

✨ Golden Evening of Hope Gala Countdown: Day 4 ✨We are proud to announce Willis Towers Watson as our 2026 Corporate Cham...
06/18/2026

✨ Golden Evening of Hope Gala Countdown: Day 4 ✨

We are proud to announce Willis Towers Watson as our 2026 Corporate Champion of Hope! 💛

For more than 10 years, Willis Towers Watson has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation through their generous support of our Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter Evening of Hope Gala.

Their longstanding partnership has helped fuel critical research, expand patient and caregiver education, provide meaningful support programs, and bring hope to the millions of individuals and families affected by inflammatory bowel disease.

Corporate partners like Willis Towers Watson play an essential role in advancing our mission, proving that when businesses invest in their communities, they can create lasting change.

We are incredibly grateful for their decade of dedication and are honored to recognize them as our 2026 Corporate Champion of Hope. Please join us in celebrating this remarkable partnership and the impact it continues to make throughout the IBD community. ✨

📅 Golden Evening of Hope Gala
Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 The Depot | Minneapolis
💜 Support Willis by purchasing tickets/tables/sponsorships or by making a donation in their honor at https://bit.ly/448gTPt

Be sure to follow along as we continue sharing exciting announcements and highlights leading up to this year's Golden Evening of Hope!

✨ Golden Evening of Hope Gala Countdown: Day 3 ✨Today, we are honored to announce the 2026 Legacy Champions of Hope: the...
06/17/2026

✨ Golden Evening of Hope Gala Countdown: Day 3 ✨

Today, we are honored to announce the 2026 Legacy Champions of Hope: the Larsen & Backhaus Family. 💛

For more than 25 years, the Larsen & Backhaus Family has been a steadfast source of support for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation in honor and memory of Phil Larsen. Through their unwavering dedication, they have helped ensure that Phil's legacy continues to inspire hope for countless individuals and families impacted by IBD.

From participating in and supporting nearly every event and program our chapter has offered, to championing our mission year after year, the Larsen & Backhaus Family exemplifies what it means to turn love and remembrance into meaningful action.

Their commitment has helped advance research, provide education and support, and create a brighter future for those living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis—and for those who have yet to receive a diagnosis.

We are deeply grateful for the lasting impact they have made on our IBD community and are proud to recognize them as our 2026 Legacy Champions of Hope. Please join us in celebrating this incredible family and the legacy they continue to build in Phil's honor. ✨

📅 Golden Evening of Hope Gala - Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 The Depot | Minneapolis
💜 Support the Larsen & Backhaus Family by purchasing tickets/tables/sponsorships or by making a donation in their honor https://bit.ly/448gTPt

Stay tuned as we continue unveiling exciting details about this year's Gala all week long!

Thank you, AbbVie, for supporting Take Steps! Because of sponsors like AbbVie, we’ve played a critical role in the disco...
06/17/2026

Thank you, AbbVie, for supporting Take Steps! Because of sponsors like AbbVie, we’ve played a critical role in the discovery of every drug for IBD that has come to market in the last decade, including groundbreaking biologic therapies. www.AbbVie.com

06/17/2026

You can’t always see IBD—but it impacts everything.

Victoria Tyler is an influencer and patient advocate living with ulcerative colitis and a permanent ostomy—and she’s using her platform to speak openly about what life with IBD really looks like.

She’s turning her experience into something others can see, understand, and talk about.

Watch her story and visit https://bit.ly/4gkGbkH for more stories from people living with IBD and resources.

It can be challenging to manage IBD as a teenager, but a community of support and understanding makes a difference. IBD ...
06/17/2026

It can be challenging to manage IBD as a teenager, but a community of support and understanding makes a difference. IBD Teen Virtual Support Group is a welcoming space for teens living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis to connect with friends, share experiences and life hacks, and ask questions about anything.

IBD Teen meets twice each month—to learn more and join the group visit https://bit.ly/4evzVoY

Calling all Twin Cities IBD Healthcare Professionals - join us on Tuesday, June 30 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Omni Viking L...
06/16/2026

Calling all Twin Cities IBD Healthcare Professionals - join us on Tuesday, June 30 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Omni Viking Lakes for a special IBD Pro education series featuring Edward Loftus, Jr, MD who will be reviewing DDW. For more information or to register visit https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/professional/twincities. This program is open to any healthcare professionals in the field of IBD.

✨ Golden Evening of Hope Gala Countdown: Day 2 ✨We are honored to announce Victor Chedid, MD as our 2026 Medical Champio...
06/16/2026

✨ Golden Evening of Hope Gala Countdown: Day 2 ✨

We are honored to announce Victor Chedid, MD as our 2026 Medical Champion of Hope! 💛

As a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Chedid is committed to advancing care and improving the lives of those living with inflammatory bowel disease. Beyond his clinical expertise, he is a dedicated volunteer with both the Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and the Foundation's National Education Committee, helping ensure that patients and families have access to trusted information and meaningful support.

Dr. Chedid is also a passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+ individuals living with IBD, working to foster more inclusive care and elevate the unique experiences and needs of this community.

His compassion, leadership, and unwavering dedication embody the spirit of hope that our Gala celebrates each year. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Chedid on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

📅 Save the Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 The Depot | Minneapolis
💜 Support Dr. Chedid by purchasing tickets, tables, sponsorships, or by making a donation in his honor https://bit.ly/448gTPt

Stay tuned all week as we continue sharing exciting announcements and highlights for this year's Golden Evening of Hope Gala.

06/16/2026

IBD doesn’t stop at borders—and now, research won’t either. Through the Global IBD Registry (GLIDE), the Foundation is uniting data from diverse patients and health systems worldwide to drive smarter care for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Read more about how this Foundation-supported registry is unlocking powerful new insights for people living with IBD. https://bit.ly/4uxjiyj

✨ Save the Date! ✨Mark your calendars for a Golden Evening of Hope Gala on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at The Depot in M...
06/15/2026

✨ Save the Date! ✨

Mark your calendars for a Golden Evening of Hope Gala on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at The Depot in Minneapolis. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating hope, honoring those impacted by IBD, and advancing the mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. For more details visit https://onecau.se/_h9xdn1

And this is just the beginning... 👀

All week long, we'll be sharing exciting details about this year's Gala — from our inspiring honorees and meaningful mission moments to special experiences you won't want to miss.

Stay tuned, invite your friends, and get ready for a truly golden night of impact. 💛

06/13/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors of the Pediatric Family/Camp Oasis Breakfast just prior to the Take Steps walk last Sunday!

MNGI Digestive Health
Hanisch Bakery
Hyvee Eagan Store

This breakfast is such a fun way to bring together our pediatric families, and for those attending this summer's Camp Oasis to have a chance to meet other camp families, counselors, and medical staff volunteers.

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