Hey gang!
Today at work I was proud to be a part of Pay It Forward, a charity event to help local charities. My team worked with The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation here in Atlanta, GA. If you don't know about this disease here is some more info:
Definition
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea and even malnutrition.
The inflammation caused by Crohn's disease often spreads deep into the layers of affected bowel tissue. Like ulcerative colitis, another common IBD, Crohn's disease can be both painful and debilitating and sometimes may lead to life-threatening complications.
While there's no known medical cure for Crohn's disease, therapies can greatly reduce the signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease and even bring about long-term remission. With these therapies, many people with Crohn's disease are able to function well.
Definition
Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis are inflammatory conditions of the colon that cause chronic, nonbloody, watery diarrhea. Some researchers believe that collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis are different phases of the same condition rather than separate conditions.
Both collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis are sometimes referred to collectively as microscopic colitis — because the diagnosis is confirmed by microscopic examination. Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis are more prevalent in older adults.
Collagenous colitis is more common in women than in men.Treatment involves a phased approach, likely beginning with lifestyle changes. In many cases, adjusting your diet will be enough to resolve your symptoms. If not, your doctor can suggest a number of effective medications for collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis. In rare cases, surgery is necessary.
I know it sounds horrible and because its not a popular cause, there is a stigma attached to people who are diagnosed with these diseases. Imagine you wanting to to be normal and hang with your friends when your a kid with this disease. Not a good self esteem booster.
However, this is changing! We've met Mary Ball, the Regional Education and Support Manager Southeast Division (
Mball@ccfa.org) who stated their fundraiser for 11-12-10.
Bottoms Up For Crohn's & Colitis from 7-11pm at The Foundary at Purtian Mill.
Below is the event details and you can go to
Flyer Link and read the event details about this great event!
Event Details
Live Music from The Commitaphobics!
Rock’n Atlanta and the South East for the past six years, The Commitaphobics are anything but what you’d expect from a cover band. Song selection is the first thing you notice. An eclectic mix of your favorite hits from the 80’s, 90’s and Today with a few surprises thrown in along the way. It’s a set list filled with “feel good” music, designed to draw you in, make you move, sing along and rock out all night long. Jam with us once and you’ll experience what it means to be a ‘phobe.
Check out the band at
thecommitaphobics.com.
DIRECTIONS TO THE FOUNDRY AT PURITAN MILL
Traveling South on I-75
- Exit Northside Drive.
- Turn right, traveling south on Northside Drive.
- Follow until 10th Street and turn right.
- After crossing Howell Mill turn left at the next stop sign onto Brady Street.
- At the light, turn right onto West Marietta Street.
- At the next light, make a sharp left turn onto Lowery Boulevard (formerly known as Ashby Street) across from the King Plow Arts Center.
- Puritan Mill is the set of buildings on the right.
- Enter the second driveway of the 916 building and park in the rear parking lot.
- Enter the set of double doors in the middle of the building from the parking lot.
Traveling South on I-85
- Take the exit for 75 North.
- Exit Northside Drive.
- Turn left, traveling south on Northside Drive.
- Follow until 10th Street and turn right.
- After crossing Howell Mill turn left at the next stop sign onto Brady Street.
- At the light, turn right onto West Marietta Street.
- At the next light, make a sharp left turn onto Lowery Boulevard (formerly known as Ashby Street) across from the King Plow Arts Center.
- Puritan Mill is the set of buildings on the right.
- Enter the second driveway of the 916 building and park in the rear parking lot.
- Enter the set of double doors in the middle of the building from the parking lot.
Traveling North on I-75/I-85
- Exit 10th Street exit.
- Turn left onto 10th Street.
- After crossing Howell Mill turn left at the next stop sign onto Brady Street.
- At the light, turn right onto West Marietta Street.
- At the next light, make a sharp left turn onto Lowery Boulevard (formerly known as Ashby Street) across from the King Plow Arts Center.
- Puritan Mill is the set of buildings on the right.
- Enter the second driveway of the 916 building and park in the rear parking lot.
- Enter the set of double doors in the middle of the building from the parking lot.
Traveling East on I-20
- Take the exit 55A.
- Turn left onto Oak Street.
- Turn left onto Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard (formerly Ashby Street).
- After passing Jefferson Street look for Puritan Mill signage on the left and turn in the entrance for building 916.
- Park in the rear parking lot.
- Enter the set of double doors in the middle of the building from the parking lot.
Traveling East on I-20
- Take the exit 55A.
- Turn right onto Oak Street.
- Turn right onto Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard (formerly Ashby Street).
- After passing Jefferson Street look for Puritan Mill signage on the left and turn in the entrance for building 916.
- Park in the rear parking lot.
- Enter the set of double doors in the middle of the building from the parking lot.
 | CCFA Georgia Chapter Staff
2250 North Druid Hills Road, Suite 250
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
404-982-06196
800-472-0656
georgia@ccfa.org Contact them for more helpful ways to help out this cause!
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