Community Champions
Crohn's & Colitis UK's close community is our biggest strength and we would not be able to continue our fight against Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) without the support of those who are making a huge difference to support the charity and the wider IBD community.
We are honoured to recognise several dedicated supporters as Community Champions, due to their commitment, passion and exceptional efforts. Community Champions do incredible work across the UK, they are campaigning to raise awareness in the media, striving to resolve stigma associated with bowel conditions, raising money that funds research, support lines and much more as well as volunteering to support their local community.
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Annie Swanston
Annie has fundraised in support of Crohn’s & Colitis UK for the past 12 years in memory of her late husband Ian...
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Charlotte Guinea
Charlotte was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2008 and has been an invaluable media volunteer over the past few years with her aim to 'remove the...
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Denise Shields
Denise is a passionate fundraiser who has experienced, first-hand, the devastating effects of Crohn’s Disease. Denise created the ‘Facing Fear:...
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Ellie Pugh
Ellie began fundraising in support of Crohn's and Colitis UK after she was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. Since then she has raised...
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Evie Addelman
Since being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2013, Evie is determined to help other people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), particularly children...
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Get Your Belly Out
Get Your Belly Out is an innovative social media campaign run by Victoria Marie, Lorna Haymes and Gem Willingham, three women ...
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Kay Greveson
Kay is a Specialist IBD Nurse and passionate supporter of Crohn's and Colitis UK. Kay also provides support for the wider IBD community...
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Rafeeq Muhammed
Dr Rafeeq Muhammed is a Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Rafeeq is a member of Crohn's and Colitis UK's Living...
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Sam Cleasby
Sam was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2003 and has since become a passionate advocate for disability rights, particularly 'invisible conditions'.
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Steven Sharp
Steven has supported Crohn's and Colitis UK following his diagnosis of Crohn's Disease in 2002. Among his impressive fundraising activities, Steven has held...
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Surbjit Jassi
Surbjit decided to support Crohn's and Colitis UK after two close family members were diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Surbjit's first...
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United for Colitis
Jon and Diana McLeish founded United for Colitis, a fundraising initiative which raised £117,617 following two high profile events, a gala...
