Every 48 minutes – another person is
diagnosed
TORONTO, May 27, 2024
/CNW/ - On June 2, people at 50
locations from coast to coast will participate in the
29th annual Gutsy Walk to show the 322,000+ people in
Canada living with Crohn's disease
or ulcerative colitis that they are not alone. The list of
locations is available on the Gutsy Walk home page.
In 2024, an estimated 11,000 people are expected to be
diagnosed, meaning a new diagnosis every 48 minutes in Canada. That is why it is more urgent than
ever to raise funds to support programs and research that offer
realistic hope for cures.
Further, Canada has among the
highest rates of pediatric Crohn's and colitis in the world, driven
by rising numbers among children, particularly those up to the age
of six.
Gutsy Walk is the largest fundraiser for Crohn's and Colitis
Canada. The family-friendly event builds on the incredible
generosity of so many people which has allowed us to raise more
than $52 million since the first
Gutsy Walk in 1996. Registered participants typically walk five
kilometres, but any distance or activity done on the day
qualifies.
Crohn's and colitis cause the body to attack itself, inflaming
the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and disrupting the body's
ability to digest food, absorb nutrition and eliminate waste in a
healthy manner. They are lifelong diseases, often called
invisible, as many people living with them look 'normal' while
facing excruciating pain, exhaustion and other
conditions.
"Crohn's and colitis can be lonely diseases, with stigma and
isolation added onto the physical symptoms, which are painful and
disruptive to daily life. Gutsy Walk is a time to celebrate
resilience as we come together to find a cure and improve the lives
of those affected by Crohn's and colitis," says Lori Radke, President and CEO, Crohn's and
Colitis Canada. "This is also the 50th anniversary of
Crohn's and Colitis Canada, so we're celebrating the remarkable
impact and progress we've achieved – all the while knowing so much
more needs to be done."
Note: The Winnipeg Gutsy Walk will take place on June 9.
ABOUT CROHN'S AND COLITIS
CANADA
We are on a relentless journey to transform the lives of people
affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by delivering
impact at all stages of life, in every corner of the country,
by
- finding the cures for these lifelong diseases, and
- improving the quality of life of everyone affected by
these diseases.
Get the latest Gutsy Walk information on Instagram and Facebook
- @gutsywalk and @getgutyscanada, as well as gutsywalk.ca.
Sign up here for email updates.
For information on Crohn's and Colitis Canada,
visit crohnsandcolitis.ca.
SOURCE Crohn’s and Colitis Canada