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World IBD Day: What's your story?

Monday 19th May is World IBD Day. It's a day for us to take action, stand up and support the people in the UK, and millions more worldwide living with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

We want to raise as much awareness as possible for everyone who suffers from these ‘invisible’ illnesses which is why we’re asking you to share your journeys with IBD.

In the run up to World IBD day we would love for you to send us your stories, along with a photo of you holding a piece of card with your name, age, location in the world, IBD type and a sentence or key word/s about you and IBD.

If you don’t feel like taking a photo, you could post one you feel sums up you and IBD.

Whether you have Crohn’s or Colitis, or you’re a loved one of someone who does, sharing your journey with IBD and what it means to you, you will help make them more visible.

Post your stories and photos to your own Facebook page (Don't forget to tag us!), as well as our Facebook page. If you prefer you can also email your pics to webmaster@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk

The more people they reach, the more awareness we can raise.

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Our helpline team can help by:

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