A Worthwhile Cause
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CLICK HERE to read up on and donate to a very worthwhile cause!
"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."
Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disease, caused by the immune system attacking the gastrointestinal tract and producing inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract; it is classified as a type of inflammatory bowel disease.
Posted: March 27, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Awesome. I have Crohn's and it always seems to be the condition no one ever wants to talk about (mostly because it's about poo)! Kudos to you for raising awareness.
thanks for posting this, perez! my sister suffers from ulcerative colitis so i have seen first hand the devastating effects of the disease. there is no cure for ibd, yet. any donations that come to the ccfa through your site will go toward some very worthwhile research!
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BUMMER….OUR COUNTRY IS BROKE……DEAL…..
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thank you for featuring this on your site. as someone who suffers from colitis i can say that i really appreciate it. the disease is running rampant these days and any info is extremely helpful.
thank you so much for posting this! I am living with Ulcerative Colitis and my uncle has Crohn's Disease. It sucksss! Somedays you are in so much pain you just want to die, so thank you again from the bottom of my heart for posting this and giving ppl like me a lil shoutout!
Thank you soooo much for posting this. It's never really looked at but Crohn's and ulcerative colitis are horrible things to go through. I have Crohn's and it has caused me more pain than I could've imagined. It has put me in the hospital three times this past year. More people should realize the pain and suffering it causes the patients.
Thanks Perez! It's important to raise awareness about this. My boyfriend has Crohn's and was sick for almost a full year! I hope that someday there will be a cure for this terrible illness. You rock for putting this up! xoxox
Thanks Perez! Great cause.
my sister has crohns, so thank you very much for posting this link to such an awesome foundation, ccfa. thanks again
thanks perez for posting this.
i recently had to undergo chemotherapy to treat my crohn's disease because it has advanced so much!
this disease does not have enough publicity.. it is always overshadowed. so once again, thanks for posting this!
Thanks Perez for featuring CCFA on your site. As an active member of CCFA & diagnosed with Crohn's Disease I really appreciate your effort in supporting our foundation. It's a disease not many people wish to discuss however I continue to hold my head up high & spread the word. Thanks again!
Thanks for the Crohnsies shout out. I have it too and it sucks, so it's nice to see that you care.
Wow, this really made my day. I have Ulcerative Colitis and it's been hell! I appreciate you posting this Perez! It's not as widely known as other diseases…and by you posting…maybe people will know more about it!
heyy everyone my friend mark is skateboarding from TAHOE TO LA.
430 miles ALL FOR CROHNS DISEASE!!
please support in any way u can!!!
go to www.firstgiving.com/kickpushcure
PLEASE HELP ME AND ALL THE OTHERS FIGHTING FIND A CURE
Thank you, Perez! This completely made my day. I've been sick for about two years straight with Crohns. I started chemotherapy for it yesterday, so I hope this finally works!
KICK, PUSH, CURE: 1 Rider, 1 Cause, 1 Cure
An amazing effort to raise awareness for chrons and colitis answell as funds for the CCFA. Mark d will longboard from south lake tahoe to Cal State nothridge, Northridge, Ca to raise awareness and funds in honor of freinds who suffer from the disease!!! If youre on facebook or twitter just search kick push cure!!!! it has the direct link to the page where donations can be made!!!
Its an amazing demonstration of perserverence and giving back!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check it out!!!
Wow! I emailed Perez about posting something and here it is! Well, he never even got my email and this is a coincidence but either way, I am overjoyed!
Please help find a cure. These diseases don't get a lot of attention.
Thank you.
This is so amazing! I have been suffering from ulcerative colitis for 5 years. My doctor and I have tried everything to get it to go into remission and nothing has worked. My next option is surgery, but at 27 years old I have no want for a colostomy bag.
Thanks for bringing this organization to light!
Thanks, Perez. I have Crohn's. It's absolutely horrible.
Thank you Perez! I have Crohn's and it's something that has seriously impacted my life. It really does suck. See, people do care about us!
Thanks Perez for posting this!!! As someone who suffers from Crohn's, I feel there is just never enough awareness out there for our disease!! It's a worthwhile cause, because there are so many people out there who truly do suffer in silence…with you donations, a cure could be found.
Thakns again.
My boyfriend has ulcerative colitis. Thank you for posting this on your website. People need to become more aware of this very common but often not-talked about condition.
my brother has been battling ulcertive colitis since he was 16..(hes 26 now). he has been through hell and back and we've been raising support and knowledge and been apart of the CCFA. good for you in raising awareness to this!
Thank you for posting this Perez! If anyone is interested in getting involved with events dedicated to spreading the word about IBD and raising funds, check out CCFA's Annual Take Steps Walk www.cctakesteps.org and Team Challenge Half Marathon Training Program www.ccteamchallenge.org. These are two incredible programs that are rapidly growing. Together we will find a cure! (If you are in the LA area tomorrow, Saturday, March 28th, CCFA is holding a FREE patient education conference at the Biltmore in downtown LA. Registration starts at 7:30am.)
PEREZ YOU THE BEST, My son Tyler has Crohn's.. he going to be 10 in Aug & he's had it since he was 6 years old. He's on Remicade every 8 weeks, You always look at your site to see A WORTHWHILE CAUSE & I would never of thought that you would put this on your site. Thanks again, CCFA is a really great Foundation, they have a camp called CAMP OASIS that is just amazing for kids. If it wasn't for great people out there that donate anything they have, this would not be done. Again thanks.
Thanks for posting this Perez! My brother suffers from Crohn's. It is an extremely terrible, draining disease. It needs more attention and more research so we can finally find a cure.
Hey Perez….thanks for sharing CCFA's amazing foundation with your readers. I have had Crohn's for 17 years now and have also been a member of CCFA. I appreciate that you share these sites with your millions of viewers! Big hugs to you!
Thanks for this! I have crohn's and I had no idea how much it takes until I watched it wreak havoc on my body, my mind, and my life. All autoimmune diseases cause an immense amount of pain and its great when people like you give it some attention!
Thank you for posting this! I have colitis and am (slowly) learning how to live with this disease.
Re: tmoney322 –
I have Crohn's too and Ive been taking Remicade for years. In reference to TMoney322, I feel bad for your son. Remicade infusions are not fun and he's so young. Its nice to see there are other people out there going through this. I wish it was talked about more.
This is great. My mom has Crohn's disease, and no one ever knows what it is / how devastating it can be. Thank you so much for posting.
wow thanks for posting something about this…my husband has colitis and he definately suffers from it. thanks:)
THANK YOU THAN YOU THANK YOU PEREZ…I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CROHN'S DISEASE 9 YEARS AGO AND IT TENDS TO MAKE LIFE QUITE COMPLICATED…THANK U FOR PUTTING THIS 'OUT THERE'…OF COURSE, ON THE DAYS MY DISEASE FLARES UP I JUST COME ONTO YOUR SITE AND IT MAKES ME SMILE…MIND OVER MATTER BABY!!! LUV U!!
Thank you so much for posting this. I am someone with Crohn's and not a lot of people know about it. I hope this raises more awareness.
Re: M*I*A*R – bite me bitch…would love to see you last ONE HOUR with this disease…your ignorance just shows your (low or lackthereof) intelligence level…stick to what you do best:setting your TIVO to Dr Phil and Jerry Springer…
Thank you! It's definitely a cause that needs awareness, so the support is appreciated.
Thanks Perez for putting this up!! I was recently diagnosed with Crohn's and not a lot of people know about it, it's good to get the word out!
Thanks Perez for getting the word out. I've had Crohn's disease for 12 yrs and its been a rough battle. I love you Perez!
I have never felt compelled to post on here till now. Thank you for putting this link on your website Perez. I have suffered from crohn's for at least ten years. Not enough people are talking about IBS. There is still little known about the cause and there is no cure. You bringing attention to this organization is great, as the more exposure it has, the more likely we can end the silent suffering of so many.
Perez…Thank you so much for posting this on your site. I've had Crohn's for a long time now, and I'm so glad to see that people are finally starting to raise awareness about it. Thank you!
I'm also a Crohn's sufferer, and it is great to see some VERY public exposure for it's cause. Thanks, Perez!
Thank Perez for posting this my mom and I both have Crohns Disease I've volunteered with the CCFC in Canada. It great that you would post this on your site for millions of people to read(your site is ballin) thanks again
thank you perez for shedding light on this horrible disease. i've been suffering from crohn's for 5 years and have spent the last 3 years battling it with out health insurance. it is such an expensive inhibiting disease that makes me miserable every day and i really hope the find a cure one day.
He had a treatment of Remicade this morning. He's pretty good with it, watches them put the needle in & doesn't even flinch. He's a strong boy. We're also part of another non profit group called ROFY (Reach Out for Youth with lleitis & Colitis) in New York..
I've been a fan of Perez for years and this cause is the first time i've ever commented on anything. I was diagnosed with crohn's at 11 and almost died after 6 surgeries at age 22. I want to thank you for bringing attention to this silent yet potentially fatal disease that has yet to have a cure. I can't put into words the frustration only those of us who have it or have watched people suffer from it endure. Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking the time to let people know about this disease.
thanks so much for posting this! i have colitis, have for 10 years (and i'm only 22!). NO ONE understands what it's like to live with something like this, and we all appreciate your putting it out there!
Thanks for this Perez! I'm a member of the Australian CCA. I've had Crohn's for 5 years and had surgery for the first time earlier this year. I'm feeling better than I have since I was diagnosed, so there is hope everyone! Fingers crossed for a long remission.
Thank you for posting this Perez, and helping to spread awareness. I have Crohn's disease and it's terrible, not only are you in pain so often, but it can be pretty embarrassing to explain to people why you're so sick all the time or miss out on so much. I've had to take two medical leaves from college just within the past year and a half because of Crohn's, and it's been a constant struggle to work with my university just to be able to graduate at some point. Hopefully more people will learn about this disease and just how much damage it can cause to those who are affected, both physically and emotionally!!!
thanks so much for feathering this on your site perez i suffer from colitis and every day is a struggle' i also believe a good friend of mine has it too. these diseases are on the rise and no 1 seems to want to talk about them
Hey Perez Hilton fans, my name is Mark Dalmacio and I've actually created a MASSIVE philanthropy for Crohn's and Colitls! It's called Kick, Push, Cure and I'm skating 435 miles from Tahoe to Los Angeles to raise money for the CCFA! So far we've raised $1,175 for the CCFA and we hope to raise $3,000! Go onto www.FirstGiving.com/kickpushcure and donate! You can find us on Twitter and Facebook too uner 'Kick, Push, Cure'!
Kudos Perez, for raising awareness! I've got Crohn's and it took them a while to figure out what I had, because even the doctors don't see it very often.
People! If you have the kind of stomach cramps that you think will kill you (that's how much it hurts), go to the doctor and ask him to check you for Crohn's!
CROHN'S DISEASE/ULCERATIVE COLITIS = LYME DISEASE
SERIOUSLY, NO JOKE.
Hey Guys! I am running in a half marathon with Team Challenge, ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CCFA!!
Perez, thank you so so so much for posting this. I've been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis for almost 7 yrs now. I've run into so many people who don't understand what it's like to have this disease. People don't understand how it can affect your life in so many ways. I still run into problems at work because of it. It's nice to know that there are people like you out there to help spread the word and support us! Thanks again!!
My wife had been suffering from colitis for over 10 years until we were introduced to a book called "Breaking the Vicious Cycle" by Elaine Gottschall. It is all about controlling colitis and crohns through diet. My wife has been sympton free for close to five years now. It is a miracle. I will gladly answer questions about this. Feel free to email me at breakingcycle@gmail.com which I just created because of this post. We have no monetary interest in this. It just worked for her and it changed her life. We have told others and it changed theirs as well. It doesn't work for everyone, but my wife did have a severe case and now she is and has been in remission.
Thanks for posting such a great cause, Perez! I have ulcerative colitis and it's great to spread awareness; it can be a pretty damn awkward disease to have
Hey Perez, as with everyone else, KUDOS for posting this link. I too have UC, but have been in successful remission for over 5 years. Your readers could benefit from the diet I am on, it is tough, but it works-the Specific Carbohydrate Diet-google and get the book and give it a try, good luck to all and THANKS Perez
Perez, I suffer from Crohn's Disease, and I'm so happy to see you posted this. We need to raise awareness for this disease and find a cure! Thanks for posting this!
This is awesome! I have lived with ulcerative colitis since I was 16 (I'm 27 now). I have spent the last 6 months living "out" with my disease. I just got fed up dealing with the stigma surrounding it and feeling embarrassed about something I have absolutely no control over. The reason nobody knows about these diseases is because it's just not a "sexy" conversation topic! Hey, we can talk about sex, we can talk about cancer…hell, we can talk about pretty much anything…but for some reason we just can't talk about this. EVERYBODY POOPS! Check out my facebook group, The Bowel Movement. I talk candidly, and there's plenty of resources for support…thanks Perez…POO IT FORWARD
Re: Jenncess – Hi! I live in Canada too! I have ulcerative colitis and have started a facebook group called The Bowel Movement…have a link to a wonderful Vancouver-based organization called IDEAS (Intestinal Disease Education and Awareness Society). Where the CCFC is dedicated to finding a cure, IDEAS is devoted to breaking down the stigma of intestinal diseases, providing support (i.e. getting businesses on board for full accessibility to washrooms for card-holding Crohn's and Colitis sufferes), education, and bringing Crohn's and Colitis dialogue into the mainstream. Cheers!
Hey Perez Hilton fans, I've posted already but I just wanna say again that my name is Mark Dalmacio and I've created a MASSIVE philanthropy for Crohn's and Colitls! It's called Kick, Push, Cure and I'm skating 435 miles from Tahoe to Los Angeles to raise money and awareness towards the CCFA! So far we've raised $1,640 for the CCFA and we hope to raise $3,000! Go onto www.FirstGiving.com/kickpushcure and donate! You can find us on Twitter and Facebook too under 'Kick, Push, Cure'!
Re: KickPushCure – Mark, this is absolutely AMAZING!!! so proud and honored to call you my friend! And for everyone else, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check out Kick, Push, Cure. 435 Miles, 1 Rider, 1 Cure
It's an amazing effort to raise awareness for chrons and colitis answell as funds for the CCFA. Mark d will longboard from south lake tahoe to Cal State nothridge, Northridge, Ca to raise awareness and funds in honor of freinds who suffer from the disease!!! If youre on facebook or twitter just search "kick push cure" it has the direct link to the page where donations can be made!!! or go to www.firstgiving.com/kickpushcure
Its an amazing demonstration of perserverence and giving back!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check it out!!! LOVE YOU MARK!!!!
Thanks for posting this - my dad has had ulcerative colitis my entire life, and it's just a horrible disease that far too few people know about. It's always nice to see things that help to raise awareness!