About Gutsy Walk
The Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis community of the York Region are walking to raise awareness and funds for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis research, programs, and advocacy.
They are marking 30 years of the Gutsy Walk - three decades of courage, community, and impact; and every step you take helps move us closer to cures.
Since 1996, thousands of Canadians from coast to coast have stepped out—rain or shine—to take meaningful steps toward a future free from Crohn’s and colitis.
For 30 years, participants, donors, volunteers, and sponsors have raised more than $57 million to fund life-changing research, patient programs, and advocacy efforts.
Impact of Crohn’s and Colitis
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are lifelong autoimmune diseases that cause the body to attack itself, leading to symptoms like severe abdominal pain, cramping, fatigue, and urgent bowel movements. There are no known cures, and daily life can be unpredictable and isolating.
Canada has one of the highest rates of Crohn’s and colitis in the world, with over 322,000 Canadians living with these challenges. Every 48 minutes, someone in Canada is diagnosed with IBD.
Walk Details
- Check In: 9:30 AM
- Walk Start: 11:00 AM
- Walk Distance: 5 km
- Dogs/strollers/wagons permitted
DJ, kids area, food and fun for the whole family!.
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For more information, please contact [email protected] 1-800-387-1479
