We’re the UK’s leading charity for Crohn’s and Colitis.Right now, over 300,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease that many people have never heard of. And the real number could be almost double that.Because of the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding these diseases, thousands of people are suffering in silence.But they’re not alone.We’re working to improve diagnosis and treatment, and to fund research into a cure; to raise awareness and to give people hope, comfort and confidence to live freer, fuller lives.

Crohns is such an awful thing and so many people suffer in silence. Sian, Diane & Lisa have all been affect by this either through direct suffering or watching loved ones suffer. We are hoping to raise awareness for this invisible and incurable disease that effects 100,000s of people.

Sian: My mum was misdiagnosed with IBS for over 10 years before finally being diagnosed with Crohns Disease. Not only has it given my mum the most excruitiatinf pain, it also comes with other debilitating side effects such as anaemia, arthritis, extreme fatigue and tiredness, ulcers and endless 999 calls, trips to A&E and hospital admissions - it’s a daily battle. 

That being said, the medication being used to treat this disease can give further symptoms such as weight gain, vulnerability to infections, poor immune functions, osteoporosis, liver problems and a greater risk of cancer. In 2018, my mum's stomach was so damaged from inflammation she underwent major surgery to have a big chunk of it removed. Although she hasn't had a flare up since, she still struggles with all other aspects and is at increased risk of undergoing additional surgery. I have also watched my friend, Diane suffer with Colitis.

Diane: After 6 years of being stuck in limbo and being dismissed with IBS I reluctantly returned to my GP due to the severity of my symptoms. Within a year of this appointment I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. The endless trial and error for medication and attempts to manage and control the disease is all too familiar to everyone who suffer with the symptoms of the disease and side effects of medication. Many people (including myself) know very little of what having IBD really means and we are all still learning. This walk is about a journey of discovery, for suffers, for supporters and for professionals to help us all in so many way and is my way to say Thanks to my friends, family and my incredible IBD Nurses. 

It's safe to say, we had no idea how bad an IBD illness could be, I just hope this raises more awareness and understanding of how much rubbish sufferers have to go through every single day and how vital research can be.

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Sian, Diane & Lisa x