Crohn's and Colitis Foundation - Illinois Chapter
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Health & Medicine
Location
2200 E. Devon AvenueSuite 351Des Plaines, IL 60018 United States
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Organization Information
Mission Statement
To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
Description
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D.
Four decades ago, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation created the field of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis research. Today, the Foundation funds cutting-edge studies at major medical institutions, nurtures investigators at the early stages of their careers, and finances underdeveloped areas of research. Educational workshops and symposia, together with our scientific journal, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, enable medical professionals to keep pace with this rapidly growing field. No wonder the National Institutes of Health has commended the Foundation for "uniting the research community and strengthening IBD research."
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(May 26, 2022)
friendly and fun to work with!
(December 2, 2016)
The event was rewarding in knowing that the proceeds will be used to benefit the Crohns and Colitis Foundation. I enjoyed contributing my time to this worthy cause and will recommend these volunteer events to friends and family.