On November 14, 2011, the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 199 (SR 199): “A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, December 1-7.”
We’re nearly through the week, and let’s face it, every week is Crohn’s awareness week for some of us — but I couldn’t let it go by without acknowledging what an honor it is to gain world-wide attention for what is so often a silent collection of illnesses. When I was first diagnosed, nearly no one I spoke with had heard of Crohn’s disease. Thanks to the efforts of some phenomenal groups like the CCFA and UCB, not to mention readers like you, I can spend more time getting well and less time finding help.
There are numerous posts and celebrations for Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, here are just a few:
+ Crohnology.com/ibdweek (thanks Sean!)