Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation & David Garrard Host “CCFA Sunday” with the Jaguars: discounted tickets available at the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, 14 November Thurs
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disease? s were inflammatory bowel diseases Foundation today announced that David Garrard, quarterback of the Jacksonville Jaguars, has once again together with the Foundation to organize one? CCFA Sundaya? increase with the Jaguar much needed funds for education and disease? S disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic and often debilitating diseases of the digestive system. discounted tickets (are) now for the purchase of the Foundation for the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans Sunday, November 14 Thurs EverBank area. Crohn’s disease? S and Colitis Foundation to obtain 0.00 for each ticket purchased, and funds to benefit Crohn? The Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis research and patient services in North Florida. Tickets are available http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/jaguarsday.
â? In North Florida alone, there are thousands of patients with Crohn’s disease? S disease, including me, â? Garrard said. â? ATI? s important that we raise money for research into better treatments, education and support, while awareness about these diseases that affect so many people in the community. AI? ‘M helpfully make this place a? CCFA Sundaya? November 14th.â?
Garrard knows first hand the painful, debilitating and often embarrassing effects of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Prior to the 2004 football season, Garrard began experiencing the painful symptoms associated with the disease, lost a significant amount of weight, and missed several weeks of preseason training. After his diagnosis, surgery, and had Garrard, in consultation with her doctor, began a treatment regimen. He returned to the pitch from the start of the 2004 season and guided since the Jaguars to a playoff appearance.
A longtime supporter of the CCFA has Garrard David Garrard (www.davidgarrardfoundation.org) created in 2009. Through his foundation Garrard will directly interact with the children of North Florida with a diagnosis of Crohn? Ulcerative colitis and s. He served as Honorary Chairman of the Walk the taking of measures Jacksonville in 2009 and 2010. CCFA Sunday as the Jaguars steps allows patients’ families and community members to unite, strengthen the visibility and awareness for Crohn’s? Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis while raising critical funds. Garrard has also worked with the Foundation to raise awareness and funds nationally and motivational speaker at events and by CCFA in the area with Crohn? S-campaign in which he contributed to over 0000 CCFA.
of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
not medically curable, that attack the digestive system. Crohn’s disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis only further inflamed the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery. These diseases can cause serious complications, including colon cancer in patients with chronic diseases. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, with no less than 150,000 less than 18 years. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35
About the Foundation Crohn’s and Colitis
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America’s mission is to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis to heal, and affected the quality of life for children and adults from these diseases. The Foundation for third place among the largest health non-profit in the share of spending on research to treat, with more than 79 cents of every dollar of expenditure of the Foundation is dedicated to business-critical applications. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations, aid agencies, including the Alliance of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy monitor (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org. Sign up for CCFA CCFA http://apps.facebook.com/supportccfa/and follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com / CCFA.
CONTACT:
Ariella Levine
disease? S America Foundation inflammatory bowel disease
646-943-7430
fry (at) CCFA (dot) org
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