Share Your Story

Every person living with or affected by Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis has a story to tell. Your experience matters, and sharing it can make a powerful difference for others navigating their own inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) journey.

Whether you’ve overcome difficult moments, found strength in community, or discovered resilience you didn’t know you had, your voice can inspire and support the thousands of Canadians living with Crohn's or colitis.

Sharing your experience helps: 

  • Raise awareness of Crohn’s and colitis 
  • Highlight the realities of living with a chronic, lifelong illness 
  • Support others who may feel isolated or overwhelmed 
  • Build a stronger community across the country 
  • Shine a light on the growing prevalence of IBD in Canada 

Submit Your Story 

Tell us about your experience with Crohn's or colitis. Follow the prompts provided to reflect on a diagnosis, the challenges you’ve faced, any milestones you’ve reached, and the ways IBD has shaped your life. Offering words of encouragement to others facing similar challenges can also make a meaningful impact.  

We kindly ask that you refrain from offering any medical advice. 

Your name will never be used or published without your express consent. Learn more about Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Privacy Policy

 

  • 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.

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