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Welcome back to Talk About Guts! It's been a hectic couple of months since we last met - between World IBD Day, the launch of our Gutsy Learning Series, our fundraising galas, and, of course, Gutsy Walk, we've accomplished a lot this spring! Here's your bi-monthly update:
Increasing washroom access one city at a time
Our GoHere Washroom Access Program is expanding! We have partnered with the City of Greater Sudbury to register over 20 municipal washroom facilities, including locations at libraries and beaches, to the GoHere Washroom Locator App. Learn more about GoHere or read our press release.
Gutsy walkers do it again
On Sunday, June 2, Canadians coast-to-coast united in a tremendous show of support for those affected by Crohn's and colitis. Together, we raised nearly $3 million - dollars that will go toward funding groundbreaking research in the field of IBD. There is still time to further this impact! Today is the last day to fundraise and donate to Gutsy Walk.

Pain in inflammatory bowel disease
This spring, we launched our Gutsy Learning Series! At events across Canada, we are spotlighting the most exciting advancements in IBD research, education, and health care. We had a wonderful line-up of expert and patient speakers at our Ottawa and Halifax events, and are excited to share their presentations with you in the upcoming months.

This month, we are featuring presentations on emerging research into pain in IBD and strategies to improve pain management. 
Dr. Christine Chambers spoke about evidence-based solutions for pain management in children. She is a Killiam Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University as well as the Scientific Director of Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP).

SKIP is a national knowledge mobilization network whose mission is to improve children's pain management by mobilizing evidence-based solutions into health care practice. Crohn's and Colitis Canada is a proud partner of SKIP.
Dr. Dean Tripp spoke about the impact of psychological and social factors on pain and quality of life in IBD. He is a Crohn's and Colitis Canada funded-researcher, and Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queens University.

Dr. Tripp has been nationally and locally awarded for his excellence in teaching and research. He has published over 80 peer-reviewed publications & chapters, 5 treatment manuals, and consults around the world on clinical research and patient engagement.
The funny thing about IBD
We all have an IBD story to tell, and Dan Rosen is sharing his with audiences across the country in Game of Crohn's , his one-man comedy show! You can catch him performing at the Edmonton Fringe Festival in August.

Awards season is coming
Know a doctor, nurse, or researcher who goes above and beyond? Show your appreciation by nominating them for an award.

Shaping the future of patient care
What does it mean to be a nurse? The care they provide is critical to patients now, but their vast knowledge and experience puts them in the perfect position to conduct research for a better future. We're proud to support nursing-led research projects in partnership with CANIBD!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Newly Diagnosed Webinar
July 24, 7:00 pm EST | Webinar

Learn about the basics of living with Crohn's and colitis, diet and nutrition, medication and treatment options, and what to expect going forward with Dr. Noelle Rohatinsky (R.N, Ph.D). Register here. If you have any further questions, you can email learn@crohnsandcolitis.ca.
Thanks, as always, for subscribing to the Talk About Guts newsletter. We hope you have a lovely summer full of sunshine and smiles. Until next time!
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