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People walking at a Gutsy Walk park

Gutsy Walk 2026: 30 years walking to stop Crohn’s and colitis

Gutsy Walkers—get ready for 2026! Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s annual fundraiser is set for Sunday, May 31, in Toronto, and Sunday, June 7, 2026, across Canada. Gutsy Walk is now...
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Check the Gutsy Walk website for a walk location near you
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The words "Swing for the Cures: Crohn's and Colitis Canada Golf Classic" on a red box with a golf player on the green

Swing for the Cures: Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Golf Classic 

Get ready to Swing for the Cures!  Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is proud to announce Swing for the Cures: Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Golf Classic, presented by Prospera Credit...
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Guildford Golf & Country Club, 7929 152 St. Surrey, BC
Surrey
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Smash the Guts Pickleball Mixer 

Get ready to Smash the Guts! Indoor Pickleball fun awaits!  Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is excited to bring Smash the Guts back for its third annual charity Pickleball mixer! Our...
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Barrie & Burlington (See below for details)
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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.