Appalachian State University Recreation Management students, led by Dr. Stephanie West, are taking on the chllege this summer to raise money and awareness about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by hosting a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 26, at Boone Greenway Trail.
HIDEOver one million Americans suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, commonly referred to as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). IBD are painful, medically incurable chronic illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack any part of the digestive system (from mouth to anus), whereas ulcerative colitis iritates the lining of the colon (large intestines). Patients may experience any, or all, of the following sympoms - abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. In many cases, the patient is hospitalized and undergoes surgical procedures to alleviate these symptoms. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America continues to seek help in finding improved treatments and a cure for these debilitating conditions.
Appalachian State University Recreation Management students, led by Dr. Stephanie West, are taking on the challenge this summer to raise money and awareness about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by hosting a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 26, at Boone Greenway Trail. There will be a $15 preregistration fee postmarked by Wednesday, July 23, with $20 entry fee on race day. In addition, there will be a 1-Mile Fun Run for children, 12 and under, starting at 8:45 am. The entry fee for the 1-Mile Fun Run is $5. Refreshments will be provided throughout the event.
For more information, or to registration, contact Sherri Wilson at wilsonsl@appstate.edu or (828) 262-6314. For additional information on Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, log on to www.ccfa.org.
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