Having trouble reading this email? Click here.
Pour obtenir la version française de ce bulletin, cliquez ici .
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Not just because of the arrival of flowers, but also because Tuesday is World IBD Day, and we have fun events and news to share with you. Welcome to the Purple Edition of Talk About Guts!

We ♥ IBD Nurses
We are marking National Nursing Week by launching a series of videos in partnership with the Canadian IBD Nurses (CANIBD) to showcase the impact IBD nurses have on the lives of their patients. Learn more about IBD nursing, and the difference an IBD nurse makes!
United We Stand

Around the globe, people are fighting COVID-19. On May 19 th the world comes together again to raise awareness for another battle that is close to our hearts – inflammatory bowel disease.

Countries across the globe will join hands in an effort to raise awareness and recognize those living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in honour of World IBD Day. But remember: this day is no different than any other, as we all work every day to raise awareness and recognize those living with IBD. 

Check out our Facebook and Twitter pages throughout the day—we’ll be posting conversation starters and resources!

Rewind. Replay. Rewatch.

Over the past two months, dozens of TV shows have shut down their productions, and we don’t know when things will be back up and running. Luckily, we still have our weekly COVID-19 & IBD webinars to keep us entertained and informed.
Replay your favourite moments or watch our recent webinars from the beginning here.

IBD Students…It’s Your Time to Shine!

Students with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are heading to class at a Canadian post-secondary institute this September can earn $5,000 for their tuition with an AbbVie IBD Scholarship. The deadline for applications is June 1 st , at  ibdscholarship.ca !

Honour Your Healthcare Hero

In advance of World IBD Day, let’s applaud together the caregivers, healthcare professionals and researchers who work to make life with IBD easier. Join us in recognizing our heroes who work tirelessly to support people affected by Crohn’s or colitis for World IBD Day. Share your applause for our heroes by sending a Crohn’s and Colitis Canada eCard to show your thanks!
Mask On
Our Gutsy person is a symbol of courage, resilience and hope. As we are all living in this new social landscape, having a face mask on hand will be necessary at times as certain spaces will require us to mask up. Luckily, we have you covered with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s very own Gutsy Mask, featuring a Gutsy person insignia! Be socially responsible while showing your support for people living with IBD. Get your Gutsy Mask today—be quick, because for a limited time only you can get your mask for 10% off with discount code GUTSY10, from now until midnight on May 19th.
Tell Us About Your Experience
Crohn's and Colitis Canada has been asked to provide input into the reimbursement process for Entyvio (subcutaneous) for the treatment of people with Crohn's disease. Our input will be provided to experts who will be making recommendations to federal and provincial ministries of health regarding coverage of this treatment. If you are presently being treated with Entyvio-subcutaneous for Crohn's disease, or have experience with this drug treatment for Crohn's disease, please contact us at help@crohnsandcolitis.ca. Rest assured, your feedback will be confidential.
News from o ur Partnership Project, Accommodating and Communicating about Episodic Disabilities (ACED)
The latest ACED newsletter has information and resources aimed at information and offering guidance to people living with episodic conditions, as well as those who support them.
This Tuesday, it’s all about making noise for World IBD Day. As you enjoy the long weekend, remember raising awareness on #WorldIBDDay2020 is as easy as using this hashtag, or tagging @getgutsycanada on social!

Thanks, as always for subscribing to the Talk About Guts e-newsletter. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada wishes you a wonderful and safe long weekend, and anticipates celebrating World IBD Day with you!
Registered charity number 11883 1486 RR 0001