The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic and often debilitating digestive diseases known collectively as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Our mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of the estimated 1.4 million American adults and children affected by these diseases.  CCFA is a 501 (C) 3 charitable Foundation.  Visit us at: www.ccfa.org/chapters/georgia



WHAT IS CROHN’S DISEASE AND ULCERATIVE COLITIS?
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, unpredictable diseases that attack the digestive system.  Crohn's disease may attack anywhere along the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon).  Symptoms may include severe abdominal pain.  Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18.  Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.



WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation uses approximately 80 cents of every dollar you raise through A Touch of Football for CCFA to support research and local programs. Your funds are also used to bring support services and information to families in need when they or a loved one is chronically ill. Your support and generosity gives hope to the many children and adults who are living with Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis (known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD).



• CCFA is committed to funding the best IBD research anywhere in the world and has invested more than $150 million in research since 1967.
• CCFA receives about 250 grant applications each year and funds approximately 100-120 investigators annually.
• CCFA hosts a variety of educational programs throughout the year for patients and professionals, including educational teleconferences/webcasts, podcasts, and its annual professional conference.
• Local children with IBD are able to attend a specialized summer camp to gain understanding, meet other kids who are battling the same diseases, have the time of their life and learn that these diseases do not define them.