We are a junior board of directors ages 8-18 with the purpose of raising awareness and understanding of what IBD is and how it affects patients while raising money towards research for a cure.
Ulcerative colitis and Chron’s disease are both types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Our board is made up of kids diagnosed with IBD or friends supporting kids diagnosed with IBD. We each have a position on the board. Each month we create an agenda and hold meetings to discuss ideas for developing awareness about IBD. We are in our second year and have a $7,500 fundraising goal. We are also collecting toys and items to give to kids hospitalized with IBD to distract them from their symptoms and treatment.
Our second annual fundraising and awareness hike is on March 23, 2024. Any donation amounts are welcome. A $50 minimum donation is required for a t-shirt with the IBD Jr Board's logo (we will contact you for your shirt size) and sponsorships start at $500. We will meet at 10am at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve 40th Street Trailhead. Please arrive about 15 minutes early for parking and to get your shirt.
Our final event of the year is a Mario Kart Video Game Tournament on 5/19 at 12pm. There is a $10 suggested donation per participant. Kids and adults are welcome to play and it will be a lot of fun!
We look forward to seeing you on the trail to help light the way to an easier IBD journey!