Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation-Illinois Chapter

An estimated 1.4 million Americans, including 150,000 young people under 18 across the country and more than 60,000 adults and children in Illinois, have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis – collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America is dedicated to finding a cure and supporting the adults, teenagers and children – and their families – who have these life-changing diseases. The Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter of CCFA sponsors an annual symposium for doctors, patients and families, and other educational and fund-raising events designed to create greater awareness leading to better diagnosis and an eventual cure.