Omaha Take Steps walk raises funds, awareness of Crohn's and Colitis
Omaha Take Steps walk raises funds, awareness of Crohn's and Colitis
>> TAKE STEPS IS THE CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION’S LARGEST EVENT HERE IN THE METRO, RAISING FUNDS TO FIND CURES FOR CROHN’S DISEASE AND ULCERATIVE COLITIS >> TAKE STEPS IS A FEW WEEKS AWAY, BUT WITH MORE ON THE EVENT WE ARE JOINED BY AMANDA HALL AND MARA HERE. TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT WHAT IS CROHN’S AND COLITIS FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE UNFAMILIAR. >> CROHN’S AND COLITIS ARE AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES THAT CAN AFFECT PRIMARILY THE INTESTINAL TRACT BUT ALSO OTHER BODILY SYSTEMS. THERE ARE MENTAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS. THEY HAVE SYMPTOMS THAT ARE WIDESPREAD AND AFFECT MORE THAN JUST YOUR GUTS. >> YOU LIVE WITH IT. >> I WAS DIAGNOSED MY SOPHOMORE YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL. FOR ME, THE JOINT PAIN AND SKIN IRRITATION CAME FIRST. >> IS IT UNDER CONTROL NOW? >> FOR A WHILE, IT WAS NOT, BUT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SWITCH TO A MEDICATION THAT IS WORKING WELL. >> WHY DO WE DO THE WALK? >> IT HELPS US RAISE MONEY TO FUND OUR MISSION, WHICH IS RESEARCH AND PATIENT EDUCATION, MATERIALS FOR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. WE WANT PEOPLE WHO ARE IMPACTED BY THE DISEASES TO HAVE GOOD EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND ANSWERS. IT ALSO FUNDS ARE CAMP OASIS PROGRAM FOR TEENAGERS TO MEET OTHER KIDS LIVING WITH THESE ILLNESSES. >> THERE IS NO CURE. YOU WILL LIVE WITH THIS FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. >> UNTIL THERE IS A CURE. >> WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME. TELL US THE DETAILS ABOUT THE WALK AND HOW PEOPLE CAN TAKE PART. >> IT IS SATURDAY, JUNE 22. REGISTRATION OPENS AT 9:00. WE DON’T CHARGE FEES TO ATTEND THE EVENT. ANYONE IS WELCOME. YOU CAN SIGN UP ONLINE.
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Omaha Take Steps walk raises funds, awareness of Crohn's and Colitis
Amanda Hall and Marah Kocovsky are in the studio to talk about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
OMAHA, Neb. —
Amanda Hall and Marah Kocovsky are in the studio to talk about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
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