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'TRI'-ing 140.6 miles for a CURE!

A personal campaign sponsored by margaret ward

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Welcome to my CURE for IBD personal fundraising page!

I'm doing an IRONMAN... Swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles, and running 26.2 miles... All in the name of CURES!!

Please help me reach my goal!

Every year I run a race to raise money to help find a cure for Crohn's and Colitis. This year, however, I've decided to not only run two half marathons but also to run a half and full ironman. This is an especially exciting year since I got to run the Edinburgh half marathon on May 28th, 2017. Not only did I get to run in the city I was born in on my birthday weekend, but this year my husband was able to join me! My husband's diagnosis with Colitis is what initially inspired me to begin my fundraising efforts. Over the years I have met so many more individuals whose stories continue to inspire me daily.

The great news is that none of your donation will go to pay any of my event expenses....Cure for IBD will allocate 100% of your donation to Inflammatory Bowel Disease research so that a cure can be found sooner.

I am proud to say that CURE for IBD only supports research so that cures can be found sooner.

I can't thank you enough for your support.  Your generosity brings hope for so many people who suffer from these diseases.

Thank you!

PS -  I would also like to invite you (or anyone you know) to consider setting up your own CURE for IBD fundraising page.  It's free and there are no age limits or fundraising requirements, so even kids can get involved in a charitable cause!  There is strength in numbers, and together, we can cure Inflammatory Bowel Disease!

 

The mission of CURE for IBD is to fund research towards new therapies and cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. CURE for IBD was founded by parents who have dedicated themselves to finding a cure for their children and everyone else living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. CURE for IBD does not pay any participant event or travel expenses, and only funds research with the goal of finding cures sooner.
Over 1.6 million Americans (1 in 200) are affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, insidious and debilitating diseases in which the immune system attacks the digestive system. These are life-long chronic conditions that often result in extended hospital stays and the need for multiple surgeries over a person's lifetime. Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, along with many of the medications used to manage IBD, lead to an increased risk of cancer and other conditions. Complications can be life-threatening or fatal.
Children are the fastest-growing population being diagnosed, sometimes before the age of 1, and their symptoms are often more severe.

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