NEWS RELEASE
CROHN’S AND COLITIS CANADA
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On June 5, Canadians from coast to coast will walk to stop Crohn’s and colitis at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s 27th annual Gutsy Walk.
The family-friendly event is the largest research fundraiser for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and the largest community event that rallies Canadians together in support of the 300,000 Canadians living with inflammatory bowel disease. Since its inception in 1996, Gutsy Walk has raised more than $48 million for support programs and innovative research into cures.
With a goal to raise $2.9 million this year, the Gutsy Walk is set to crack the $50-million mark with the support of participants, donors, volunteers, sponsors and communities across Canada.
“Gutsy Walk is an amazing event that celebrates our strength to fight an invisible disease every day,” says Mya Bourget, a Montreal resident and national honorary co-chair of Gutsy Walk. “Not only is this a vital fundraiser for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada; it is also a morale booster for everybody who is living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. We understand each other. We are not alone. We are a family, and we are fighting this together.”
For both Mya and her co-chair, Claire Moore, from Ayton, Ont., this is their first in- person Gutsy Walk after participating virtually the past two years.
“Every penny matters because every penny is a step closer to finding a cure for this lifelong disease that is not easy to live with,” says Claire. “And it is a great event. I love having people around who I can relate to and share our stories and experiences.”
Not registered for this year’s Gutsy Walk yet? Sign up today and join Claire and Mya as they walk to make a difference.
For more information on Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, visit crohnsandcolitis.ca.
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