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On 19 May, we come together for World IBD Day. It is an opportunity to shine a light on Crohn’s and Colitis and the impact these lifelong conditions have on people’s lives.
More than 500,000 people in the UK are living with Crohn’s or Colitis, with 25,000 more diagnosed each year. Yet, despite this, Crohn’s and Colitis are misunderstood and stigma around the conditions still exists.
This year, we are focusing on courage.
Courage comes in many forms. Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, seeking answers for ongoing symptoms, managing a flare or sharing your experience with others, each day brings its own challenges and can be tough. It takes a huge amount of courage to manage an unpredictable condition, and we want to celebrate that.
Courage doesn’t always look loud or bold. Sometimes, courage is quiet: getting out of bed when your body hurts, speaking up when it’s uncomfortable, asking for help, or just getting through another tough day.
However you choose to show courage, whether it's starting a conversation, sharing our social media graphics or taking on one of our challenges, it matters, and it makes a difference.
Your courage pledge is personal to you, and it can be anything that feels meaningful.
Making a pledge this World IBD Day helps to raise vital awareness and stand with the Crohn’s and Colitis community.
Check out our courage pledge ideas in our online toolkit, or come up with your own.
Our online toolkit has been created so you can support World IBD Day in whatever capacity suits you.
Why not share some of our social graphics to show your support and raise awareness of the conditions? Or use our poster templates to get your organisation involved in fundraising for World IBD Day.
Help us continue to support everyone affected by Crohn's and Colitis.
Get all the tools and resources you'll need to host your own event this World IBD Day sent straight to your front door. Receive posters to raise awareness in your school, university or work place, banners, collection tins, pin badges and much more!
Email fundraising@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk to request your pack today
Join us this World IBD Day for our virtual social event (6:30pm - 8pm).
These free events are a chance to chat, share experiences and learn from others.
Show your support for people living with Crohn’s or Colitis this World IBD Day by signing up to My WALK IT.
Lace up your shoes and challenge yourself to a 5km, 10km, half marathon, or marathon walk throughout June.
Your support is crucial in debunking misconceptions about Crohn’s and Colitis. By donating, you enable us to provide accurate, expert health information to counter these myths to educate and empower others.
We know it can be difficult to live with Crohn's or Colitis, especially when you're faced with people misunderstanding what impact these conditions can have on your life. But you’re not alone. Our helpline can provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis.
Our helpline is available 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday on 0300 222 5700 or via LiveChat on our website.
We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with these conditions. But you’re not alone. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis.
Our helpline team can help by:
Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.
Listening and talking through your situation.
Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.
Providing details of other specialist organisations.
Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
Please contact us via telephone, email or LiveChat - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays).
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.
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