On May 19, iconic landmarks across Canada will glow purple in recognition of World IBD Day, raising awareness for the more than 322,000 Canadians living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
The nationwide illumination is part of an effort to highlight the growing impact of Crohn’s and colitis in Canada, one of the countries with the highest prevalence in the world.
Participating Landmarks
Alberta:
Lethbridge City Hall – Lethbridge
British Columbia:
Vancouver Convention Centre – Vancouver
BC Legislature – Victoria
New Brunswick:
Downing Street – Moncton
Downtown Place (Plaza) – Moncton
Avenir Centre – Moncton
City Hall – Moncton
Saint John Sign – Saint John
Nova Scotia:
Victoria Square – Amherst
Amherst Stadium – Amherst
Town Hall – Amherst
Cape Breton City Hall – Cape Breton
Ontario:
Heart Barrie Sign – Barrie
City Hall Clock Tower – Brampton
Hamilton City Hall & Signature Sign – Hamilton
London City Hall – London
Riverwalk Commons & Fred A. Lundy Bridge – Newmarket
Sarnia City Hall – Sarnia
CN Tower – Toronto
City Hall – Peterborough
Saskatchewan:
Regina City Hall Front Foyer – Regina
SaskTel Centre (Exterior Lights) – Saskatoon
If you plan to visit one of these landmarks, share your photos with us by email at socialmedia@crohnsandcolitis.ca or by tagging us on our social media channels @getgutsycanada!