SOUTH FLORIDA -The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) invites the South Florida community to walk for a cure at the nation’s largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. Fort Lauderdale Takes Steps Walk begins April 5, 2014, 9:00 a.m. at the Huizenga Plaza, and Miami Takes Steps Walk kicks off on May 3, at 9:00 a.m. at Bayfront Park (Promenade).
The Takes Steps walksare part of more than 150 Take Steps walks that are taking place across the country to support the more than 1.4million Americans (94,000 in Florida) that are affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Supporters are encouraged to create a team and help change the lives of the thousands of people affected locally. In addition to the Walk festivities, there will be free food, drinks, musical entertainment and kids zone featuring bounce houses and fun for the entire family.
“The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is proud to host the Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis Walk, the nation's leading walkprogram for digestive disease research,” said Paula Prendergast, executive director of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Florida Chapter. “The funds we raise help us fulfill our mission to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as fund life-changing programs and services for the millions of Americans sufferingfrom inflammatory bowel disease.”
Take Steps Fort Lauderdale begins April 5 with 9:00 a.m. registration, followed by the 10:30 a.m. walk start at the Huizenga Plaza located at One East Las Olas Blvd. indowntown Fort Lauderdale. Those interested in walking as an individual, or forming a walking team for Fort Lauderdale Takes Steps, can contact Jennifer Wieczorek, (561) 218.2929, jwieczorek@ccfa.org or visit www.cctakesteps.org/FortLauderdale.
Take Steps Miami kicks off May 3, with 9:00 a.m. registration, followed by a 10:30 a.m. walkstart at the Bayfront Park (Promenade) located at 301 N. Biscayne Blvd. Those interested in walking as an individual, or forming a walking team for Miami Takes Steps can contact Keytia Ortiz, (646) 430.0559, kortiz@ccfa.org, or visit www.cctakesteps.org/Miami.
Ft. Lauderdale Take Steps sponsors include: Digestive Care, Cannatelli Builders. Target, Wizard Creations, Real Memories Photography & Film, and CBS4. Any registered walker who has raised a minimum of $500 by 9:30am on Ft. Lauderdale’s Walk Day (April 5th) will be entered for the chance to win a $1,000 Target shopping spree.
About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 80 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including receiving the highest rating from the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org), and also has received a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator. For more information, please contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org.
