Companies Support the Growing Number of Children and Families in the U.S. Dealing with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative …

NEW YORK, April 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to raise support for patients and families dealing with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) announces three companies partnering with their Take Steps fundraising program who will help raise funds for groundbreaking research for new IBD treatments.

"The number of Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients in this country continues to increase," said President and CEO of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Richard J. Geswell. "CCFA is committed to raising funds for critical research initiatives that are leading to better treatment options for patients. The ultimate goal is to find cures one day soon, so we are grateful to the companies' who help support us in getting there."

Throughout the month of April, supporters can help in three creative ways:

Known collectively as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis affects nearly 1 in 200 people. They are painful, medically incurable diseases that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere along the digestive track, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, and rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35; however the incidence is increasing in children.

About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)is the largest voluntary non-profit health organization dedicated to finding cures forInflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). CCFA's mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults who suffer from these diseases. The Foundation works to fulfill its mission by funding research, providing educational resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public, and furnishing supportive services for those afflicted with IBD.For more information, visitwww.ccfa.org, call 888-694-8872, like us on Facebook, find us on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter and Pinterest.

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SOURCE Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

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