Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - DMV Chapter

06/03/2026

Do you have questions about IBD? The IBD Help Center is here for you with expert support and trusted information on managing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Our knowledgeable team offers personalized guidance, treatment education, and valuable resources tailored to your needs. Reach out to us today: https://bit.ly/4c9QWRs

06/03/2026

A special thank you to our supporters for helping bring MyIBD Learning to the Virginia Beach community!

Join us this Saturday, June 6, for a day of IBD education, support, and meaningful connections at our Patient & Caregiver Conference.

There's still time to register: http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/myibdlearning/virginiabeach

06/02/2026

Get to know our tools designed to support you at every stage of life with IBD—from prepping for an endoscopy to aging with IBD. Explore our trusted app list for symptom, diet, and mental health support, plus expanded MyIBD Connections programs for diverse communities. Read more about these powerful new resources and tap the link to start building your IBD toolkit today. https://bit.ly/3POJLJ5

06/01/2026

Thank you for being part of Take Steps 2026!

Whether you walked, fundraised, volunteered, sponsored, or cheered from the sidelines, you helped make this event possible for the IBD community.

Now we'd love to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete our post-event survey and share your feedback. Your input will help us make next year's event even better.

Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/NvTTtZjfCG

05/31/2026

Meet Jose, our Director of Business Development Operations, who has been living with ulcerative colitis since he was 18.

Across the country, thousands of people come together at Take Steps walks to raise critical funds that drive IBD research, improve care, and support patients and families. Join Jose and the IBD community in walking for cures and a better future for everyone living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Hope moves when we do. Register today: https://bit.ly/49R9xDd

05/30/2026

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

05/29/2026

No one with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis should have to wait days—or weeks—for insurance approval while their health hangs in the balance. A new federal proposal would require some insurers to respond to doctor-prescribed treatments within 72 hours (and faster in emergencies), bringing much-needed urgency and transparency to care. 🔗 Take action: https://bit.ly/4nFjSrJ

05/27/2026

Want to see more photos from Take Steps 2026? Head over to our albums to see all the fun!

05/27/2026

New data from the Foundation shows that our Camp Oasis campers were nearly 50% less likely to feel embarrassed about their IBD after attending —highlighting the impact of our camp experience. Read more about how Camp Oasis is building confidence, connection, and belonging for kids with IBD. https://bit.ly/4flvjm3

05/27/2026