Train with
Team Challenge for
the unique opportunity to run or walk down the Las Vegas Strip at night on November 17th
with 40,000 others at the
Rock ‘n ‘Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon benefitting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA).
Through CCFA’s endurance training and fundraising program Team Challenge,
participants can train weekly from a custom program designed by
Coach McGovern over 16 weeks and fundraise to help find cures for
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis - two painful, debilitating,
and seldom-discussed digestive diseases that affect nearly 1.4 million
Americans.
"Our
partnership with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon at this
amazing night race has greatly increased awareness of Crohn’s
disease and ulcerative colitis,” said Craig Comins, National Director
of Team Challenge. “Team Challenge prepares participants to run or walk a
half marathon while helping to raise funds for research, education and
support. Continued involvement with this
event allows the foundation to keep fighting to raise awareness and
critical research dollars.”
Runners and walkers interested in joining Team Challenge this November for the Rock ‘n ‘Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon can visit
www.ccteamchallenge.org/minnesotadakotas
to attend an informational meeting in Minneapolis and St. Paul area!
Teams are forming now- REGISTER TODAY!
About Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery. These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.
About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 79 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org. Join CCFA on Facebook at http://apps.facebook.com/supportccfa/and follow CCFA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ccfa.
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery. These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.
About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 79 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org. Join CCFA on Facebook at http://apps.facebook.com/supportccfa/and follow CCFA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ccfa.
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