Gutsy Walk

I was diagnosed in February 2013 with Crohn's disease. At the time, I was incredibly sick and ended up missing over two and a half months of work. After being released from the hospital (where I had to spend 10 days and endure every test imaginable) I had to take over 20 pills each day to help my body recover from a massive flare-up. Even now, over a year later, I still have to take 2 different types of medication every day, and a total of 7 pills. Overall I'm feeling better then I have in years, and my gastro specialist is very pleased with my progress. I still have my bad days, but I no longer need to plan where I'm going based on the locations of the closest public washrooms.

As of right now, there is no cure for this disease, and it is something which I will need to live with for the rest of my life. This is where you can help out! On Sunday, June 8th I will be participating in the Crohn's and Colitis Canada's Gutsy Walk at Rundle Park in Edmonton. Canada has one of the highest rates for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the world and those rates are increasing. Most alarming, the number of new cases of Crohn’s disease in Canadian children has almost doubled since 1995. By donating to my fundraising efforts, you can help support research and education which will hopefully lead to a cure one day!

The goal set for this year's Gutsy Walk by Crohn's and Colitis Canada is $2.8 million, with a goal of $155,000 at the Edmonton location walk. My personal goal is $500 (but last year I was able to raise over $1000!).

Please click on THIS LINK to donate to my fundraising efforts!

Thank you,
Fallon