Dear Friends,
On May 12th, we will be walking in the Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis walk, the nation’s largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. Our team goal is to raise more than $1000 for this worthy cause and I need your help to reach this goal!
More than 1.4 million patients across the country suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Beyond raising money for research, Take Steps brings together the community in a fun and energetic atmosphere. Participants are encouraged to make noise and be heard—raising awareness of these little known diseases in their community and across the nation.
You can support our efforts by making a tax deductible contribution to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation:
Donate or register to walk with us online at http://online.ccfa.org/site/TR/2012TakeStepsWalk/Chapter-MinnesotaDakotas?px=2306614&pg=personal&fr_id=3168
Mail a check, made payable to CCFA to : Jan Gatzke, 3860 Cobblestone Lane, NW Rochester, MN 55901
If you would like to do more, you can also join our team and walk with us! You can register today by following the link above and following the prompts to register for the Walk at Silver Lake in Rochester, MN on Team Gatzke. When you register, you will receive valuable fundraising tools and information from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, in addition to your own personal fundraising Web site. There is no registration fee for the walk, although to receive a t-shirt, a person needs to raise $100. If you are a new to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, there is a link to fill out to register to walk as well. https://secure3.convio.net/ccfa/site/ConsProfileUser
On the day of the walk, a variety of activities will be available prior to the walk. Dinner and beverages are provided for all registered walkers. All ages are encouraged to walk or ride via strollers – there will be a bouncy house, temporary tattoos, crazy hair, balloon animals for the kids, and entertainment for all.
This year is particularly important to Steve and me. Last year, Steve was unable to participate in the walk because he was hospitalized. This was his third surgery in less than 2 years. We are celebrating his recovery and are grateful for his continued health. Steve is also being recognized as the "Honored Patient" for the walk! I am also on the planning committee and it is a privilege to be part of the Crohn's and Colitis community.
With your help, we will fund important research and raise awareness of diseases that affect millions of people. We would love to have you If you have questions about Take Steps or the work of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
Jan