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It has already been a terrific start to Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month. We continue to hear and share stories about Canadians living and thriving with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis across the country with the hope to bring a greater understanding of inflammatory bowel disease to the masses!

Here are some activities, news and resources you can share to help raise awareness, foster compassion, and encourage positive change.
The Faces Behind the Stories
For Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month, we are bringing our IBD community to the forefront with personal stories from fellow IBD advocates.

Every week, we'll be highlighting Canadians who have been impacted by Crohn's or colitis, along with facts, research, and tips to encourage conversations on our social media channels.

We need your help, of course. Please share these posts so we can amp up awareness!

This month is also the perfect time to tell your stories about living with Crohn's or colitis on social media using the hashtag #MakeItStopForLife and tagging @getgutsycanada.
Send Love with Crohn's and Colitis Canada Holiday Cards

As we reinvent what celebrations look like, we need meaningful gifts with a personal touch more than ever. With the holiday season upon us, we’re counting on unique touchpoints that can make this season special, despite being apart. If you have friends and family who you can’t see this year, consider sending them a special Crohn’s and Colitis Canada holiday card!
A Friend by Your Side, From Afar

Have you heard about our Gutsy Support program? It’s an online mentoring and support program for Canadians affected by Crohn’s or colitis. Whether you’re someone living with IBD, or are caring for someone who is, this program will connect you to an individual who has experience living with Crohn’s or colitis and can offer support and advice for you. Check out more details about the program on our website.
For November Only...

For Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month, we want you to help us raise awareness!

That’s why for the month of November only, our popular Gutsy Masks are 10% off. What better time to buy some easy gifts for the holiday season while helping out your favourite cause?

Bonus: our white mask is out of season, so it's $5 off, too!

Our Latest Gutsy Learning Series is a Real GEM

Did you know the GEM Project is the world's largest prospective clinical study on Crohn’s disease? Learn about the project's latest discoveries with Dr. Croitoru at our Gutsy Learning Series, here.
The Gutsy Walk Glow Continues!

10/10 provinces. 10/10 would recommend.

We couldn't be more proud of the thousands of Canadians who participated to support those living with IBD for the 25th anniversary Gutsy Walk

…and due to popular demand, we’ve left fundraising OPEN! That’s right—if you currently have a Gutsy Walk fundraising page, you can continue fundraising to reach your next prizing level ‘til November 8th.

It’s part of our thanks to you for all the work you’ve done, and continue to do, in support of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s mission.

Thank you, Gutsy Walkers!
Leave a Lasting Legacy

Did you know November, in addition to being Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month, is also Make a Will Month? That means it’s the perfect time for you to plan your legacy to help us get closer to a future free from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitisDiscover our Legacy Giving Options.
Painting the Town Red
Throughout the month, landmarks in cities and towns throughout the country will be lit red in celebration of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month, uniting Canadians from coast to coast.

Click here for the full list of landmarks that will be shining in November.

Don’t forget to snag a pic of your local landmark and tag us at @getgutsycanada on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.
Remember to use #MakeItStopForLife in your posts.
UPCOMING ONLINE EVENTS
Young Adult Series
Monday, November 16, 7:00 – 9:30 pm ET
Tuesday, November 17, 7:30 – 9:30 pm ET
Wednesday, November 18, 7:30 – 9:30 pm ET | Online

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada will be hosting a series of Young Adult events supported by the LeGresley Family Foundation. These sessions focus on peer support and creating a network of young adults aged 18 – 30 living with IBD.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about topics related to IBD, such as mental health and diet, connect with others living with IBD and have the unique opportunity to ask questions to various subject matter experts.
COVID-19 and IBD Webinar
Thursday, November 19, 7:00 – 9:30 pm ET | Online

Join us to get the latest recommendations for people affected by Crohn's or colitis from Dr. Kaplan and Dr. Benchimol.
Gutsy Learning Series: Symptom Management and Complications of IBD
Thursday, November 26, 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET | Online

Join us to learn from an expert gastroenterologist about symptoms and complications of Crohn's and colitis. Experts will provide strategies and review treatment options to manage symptoms and flare-ups. They will also discuss Crohn's and Colitis Canada initiatives that use digital tools to track symptoms of IBD to better understand what factors are contributing to symptoms and provide a more personalized and targeted approach to Crohn's and colitis management.

French subtitles for this presentation will be available the following week.
We are so excited to raise awareness for Crohn’s and colitis this month with all of you. We know we could not do this without you, so THANK YOU for being by our side, being champions for this cause, and for lifting up others in this community of ours. There’s power in numbers, and the more people we can raise awareness to this month, the sooner we’ll be able to find the next treatment, the next breakthrough, and hopefully…the first cures!

As we leave you for now, please be sure to check out our Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month microsite and share with others who could learn more about Crohn’s or colitis. In honour of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month, donors who give $100 or more during November will be eligible to receive a FREE Gutsy pin as our thank you for the generous support! Visit our site to find out more.
Thanks, as always, for everything!
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