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Gutsy Learning Series Presents: The IBD Journey

Join us online to learn more about managing Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at different stages of life. Discover how age-specific...
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Vancouver Sun Run

Our Story:Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is excited to announce that we are partnering up with the Vancouver Sun Run for 2025. The passion, energy, and support from the Vancouver Sun Run and its...
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Burrard & Georgia
Vancouver
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Ask the Expert on Grief, Loss and Chronic Illness

Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis comes with many challenges—some physical, but others are deeply emotional. Grief and loss can take many forms, from mourning the life...
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Stories from the Crohn's and Colitis Community

Our constituents living with Crohn's or colitis share stories of courage and determination.

Quick Fact

  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.