Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Arizona Chapter

06/02/2026

Join us for the West IBD Kidz Teens Virtual Support Group! We meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. MT | 6:30 p.m. PT. This group is tailored for teens aged 15 to 18 living with IBD, providing a supportive environment where you can connect with others who truly understand your experiences. Our meetings focus on sharing stories, discussing challenges, and exploring strategies for managing life with IBD while having fun.

Being a teen with IBD can come with its own set of hurdles, from school pressures to social situations. Our group aims to empower you by fostering connections and offering valuable insights into living well with IBD. For more information or to receive the meeting link, please get in touch with us at 𝙞𝙗𝙙𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙯𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥@𝙜𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡.𝙘𝙤𝙢. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/02/2026

Get to know our tools designed to support you at every stage of life with IBD—from prepping for an endoscopy to aging with IBD. Explore our trusted app list for symptom, diet, and mental health support, plus expanded MyIBD Connections programs for diverse communities. Read more about these powerful new resources and tap the link to start building your IBD toolkit today. https://bit.ly/3POJLJ5

05/31/2026

Meet Jose, our Director of Business Development Operations, who has been living with ulcerative colitis since he was 18.

Across the country, thousands of people come together at Take Steps walks to raise critical funds that drive IBD research, improve care, and support patients and families. Join Jose and the IBD community in walking for cures and a better future for everyone living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Hope moves when we do. Register today: https://bit.ly/49R9xDd

05/30/2026

We’re grateful to Takeda for walking alongside us in the fight against Crohn’s and colitis. 💜

Your support empowers patients, advances treatment, and strengthens our mission. Thank you for being a valued sponsor of the 2026 Arizona & New Mexico Take Steps events.

https://www.takeda.com/en-us/

05/30/2026

Thank you, AbbVie, for supporting Take Steps! Because of sponsors like AbbVie, we’ve played a critical role in the discovery of every drug for IBD that has come to market in the last decade, including groundbreaking biologic therapies. www.AbbVie.com

05/29/2026

Cass Bargell isn’t just chasing the LA 2028 Olympics—she’s rewriting what’s possible with ulcerative colitis and an ostomy.

USA Rugby player and Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Data Analyst, Cass has already fought through multiple surgeries, returned to elite competition, and represented Team USA on the world stage.

Check out this new USA Today article that follows her journey from life-changing diagnosis to World Cup pitches and now an Olympic dream, showing what resilience looks like when you live with IBD.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4v4pJJG

Cassidy Bargell overcame four surgeries for severe ulcerative colitis to return to rugby. Now, she's trying to make Team USA's Olympic squad.

05/29/2026

No one with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis should have to wait days—or weeks—for insurance approval while their health hangs in the balance. A new federal proposal would require some insurers to respond to doctor-prescribed treatments within 72 hours (and faster in emergencies), bringing much-needed urgency and transparency to care. 🔗 Take action: https://bit.ly/4nFjSrJ

05/28/2026

Which tests check for ulcerative colitis remission? 🧪

Feeling better doesn’t always mean inflammation is gone. So how do doctors actually confirm remission?

In this Everyday Health Expert Access video, Alan Moss, MD, Chief Scientific Officer at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, explains the key tests used to check what’s really happening beneath the surface—and why they matter, even when symptoms improve.

🎥 Watch now to understand how remission is measured and monitored. https://bit.ly/4wBciCx

05/27/2026

New data from the Foundation shows that our Camp Oasis campers were nearly 50% less likely to feel embarrassed about their IBD after attending —highlighting the impact of our camp experience. Read more about how Camp Oasis is building confidence, connection, and belonging for kids with IBD. https://bit.ly/4flvjm3