Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Rocky Mountain Chapter

08/04/2026

Sleep and stress can have a big impact on life with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Join our free MyIBD Learning webinar to learn practical strategies for improving sleep, managing stress and anxiety, and building healthy routines that support your overall well-being.

🗓️ Tuesday, August 18
🕗 8:30–9:30 p.m. ET

Register today: https://bit.ly/4vIxHry

08/03/2026

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Colorado Rapids! Enjoy discounted tickets all season long. The best part? $5 of each ticket will go back to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation! Get your tickets and share this great news with your friends and family.

https://rapids.spinzo.com/?group=crohns-colitis-foundation-q5qx

08/03/2026

August is Back to School month, and we know your mind is being pulled in all different directions. Whether you're preparing your child for school or getting yourself ready, just know our Foundation is here for you with all the resources you might need. Check out our website for more information on school accommodations.

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08/03/2026

“A calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.” – Dalai Lama. August is National Wellness Month so remember to take care of you mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing!

For more resources on taking care of yourself, visit our website! https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

08/01/2026

It's National Disc Golf Day and we can't help but think about our fantastic disc golf set up at Colorado Take Steps earlier in June. Shout out to our dedicated volunteer, Bob Halliday and his amazing crew for making our walk even more fun!

08/01/2026

Happy Colorado Day! We love our beautiful state with 300 days of sun in the fun. Our chapter is proud to serve our IBD in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. If you're in Colorado, let us get you a cup of coffee!

07/31/2026

We want to wish a wonderful happy birthday to Dr. John Valentine! Thank you for all that you do for our Utah IBD community; we are so grateful for your friendship and guidance!

07/31/2026

Trivia Thursday answer!

Our Foundation has supported 200 universities and hospitals since the beginning of the year. When we say $.80 of every dollar raised goes to research, this is what we mean. Learn more about our support for research here.
https://bit.ly/4axqvqI

07/31/2026

Flares under control. Pain isn't. That's the reality for nearly half of people with IBD, even in remission. For years, there's been no real answer for why, or how to treat it.
Now, researchers backed by Foundation funding are chasing down the science behind chronic pain in IBD — and the treatments that could finally target it.

Our new partnership article with explores the research behind why pain persists in IBD, and the studies working to solve it.

Featuring insights from: 🔹 Andrés Hurtado-Lorenzo, PhD, Senior Vice President, Translational Research & IBD Ventures, 🔹 Alan Moss, MD, Chief Scientific Officer🔹 Orna Ehrlich, MPH, Chief of Staff & Impact,

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4yLRoS8

07/30/2026

Trivia Thursday! 🏫 🔬

How many universities and hospitals are supported by the Foundation as of January 2026?

Comment your answer down below!