Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Mid-America Chapter

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Mid-America Chapter 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.

Visit us at www.ccfa.org

06/03/2026

Kelli, thank you for your vulnerability and courage in sharing your story.
Living with Crohn's disease while building a business is no small feat, and the way you've navigated both with such grace and determination is truly inspiring. Your empathy and dedication to showing up for your community — whether clients or IBD patients is truly making a difference.

We are so proud to have you on our board, and so grateful for the heart and dedication that you and Kelli A. Young and Associates, LLC pour into this foundation every single day.

Keep using your voice and sharing your story, Kelli!

Do you have questions about IBD? The IBD Help Center is here for you with expert support and trusted information on mana...
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

06/02/2026

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

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

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

No one with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis should have to wait days—or weeks—for insurance approval while their h...
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

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

If you live with IBD, it can be hard to know when a flare is something you can manage at home—and when it’s a true emerg...
05/26/2026

If you live with IBD, it can be hard to know when a flare is something you can manage at home—and when it’s a true emergency that requires a trip to the emergency department.

Join us for “IBD Flares: Emergencies and Hospitalizations,” a webinar for people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD experts will review red-flag symptoms, when to seek urgent or emergency care, and how to create an emergency plan with your care team so you can feel more prepared and confident.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4uQB5ka

Ever felt like you had to keep your diagnosis quiet out of fear of being judged?Meet Simran, a teen with Crohn’s disease...
05/24/2026

Ever felt like you had to keep your diagnosis quiet out of fear of being judged?

Meet Simran, a teen with Crohn’s disease who expected her first Take Steps walk to be quiet and serious—but instead found music, energy, and a sea of bright green T‑shirts that made her feel part of something bigger for the first time since her diagnosis. Just a week later, she went to Camp Oasis, the Foundation’s summer camp for kids and teens with IBD, where she connected with other young people who truly understood what she was going through.

“Take Steps is one of the few places where I feel completely understood, and I want others to share that feeling,” Simran says.

Read more of Simran’s story in our latest blog, and sign up for a Take Steps walk near you: https://bit.ly/4vbOHXJ

05/24/2026

Team Challenge is the Foundation’s endurance fundraising program, where you can walk, run, or ride in events across the country to support people living with IBD.
Now through May 31, when you sign up for one of our Team Challenge events, you’ll earn your choice of bonus gear. With new fundraising commitment levels starting at $750, it’s easier than ever to help fund breakthrough research and better care for people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Which challenge is calling your name? Register now: https://bit.ly/4todxCz

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St. Louis, MO

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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