The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation 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 sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality. We also offer a wide range of educational programs for patients and healthcare professionals, while providing supportive services to help people cope with these chronic intestinal diseases. These programs are supported solely through our donors, grants, fundraising efforts, and sponsors.

To learn more about the CCF Carolinas Chapter, visit https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/carolinas.

The Julie M Brown and Christina Gianoplus Colon Cancer Foundation - The Blue Ribbon Run raises funds to find a cure for colorectal cancer, to raise awareness for early detection and prevention, and to help those in the Wilmington community both financially and emotionally who are fighting colorectal cancer. https://theblueribbonrun.org/

PADC connects uninsured persons to donated specialty care. This grant will provide transportation, prep kits, and accompany the patient (if needed), to provide high quality, necessary colonoscopies to vulnerable individuals by reducing the barriers that can cause missed appointments. https://projectaccessdurham.org/