Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Fundraiser

BrightSky.org is organizing a fundraiser for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundations of Canada and America. These difficult and painful chronic diseases are often suffered in silence. They can go undiagnosed for years due to the stigma and embarrassment surrounding bowel diseases. Thank you for participating. Together we can find a cure! Read on for more information, or skip ahead and Donate Now!

About IBD and the CCFC

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, describes two similar yet distinct conditions called Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These diseases affect the digestive system and there is no known cause or cure for IBD. In Canada, nearly 200,000 Canadian men and women suffer from IBD.

Most people experience periods of remission and flare-ups of the disease, often requiring long-term medication, hospitalization or surgery. Although IBD is found throughout the world, it seems to be more common in North America and northern Europe. Canada is believed to have one of the highest incidence rates of IBD in the world.

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) is a national not-for-profit voluntary medical research Foundation. Its mission is to find the cure for inflammatory bowel disease. To achieve its mission, the Foundation is committed to raising increasing funds for medical research.

How To Donate

1. Use one of the secure donation pages below that are found on the CCFC and CCFA websites. These donations go directly to the foundations, not to BrightSky.org. They are completely private and you can receive a tax receipt for your donation.

Canada: CCFC Secure Donation Page

USA: CCFA Secure Donation Page

2. Help us keep a running total of the funds raised, by filling out our (optional) donation update form to let BrightSky.org know of your donation. This can encourage others to donate too, and help us reach our target!

3. Learn more about irritable bowel disease and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundations by visiting their official websites:

Canada: CCFC.ca

USA: CCFA.org

4. Spread the word: tell your friends, family and co-workers about this fundraiser. Thank you for your support!

Latest Reported Donations

The following is a list of the most recently reported donations to this fundraiser. Thank you!

• Tom's Fundraiser
  Donated $80 to CCFC
   
• Cary
  Donated $100 to CCFC
   
• Anonymous
  Donated $25 to CCFC
   
• Anonymous
  Donated $50 to CCFC
   
• Jan
  Donated $20 to CCFC
   
• Peter & Barb
  Donated $25 to CCFC
   
• Sherri
  Donated $100 to CCFC