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The Tour de Guts is dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of young people who struggle with Crohn’s
disease and ulcerative colitis. These chronic digestive disorders often strike 15 to 35-year-olds in the prime of their lives.
Along the 4,100-mile bike route, Sam and Laura would like to hear your stories of IBD from the young
and young at heart. Share your inspirational story at tourdeguts@gmail.com. And watch
for your story to be posted on the Tour de Guts website.
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Stories of
Hope
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Jacob's Story
On Jacob's third day of kindergarten, he had his
first scope. He was diagnosed at age 5 with UC. He's had
a few surgeries and lots of medicines. He lives a full
and happy life, and especially loves going to the CCFA
summer camp. We're still hoping for a new medicine that
will help him with symptoms. Good luck with your ride! |
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David's Story
My story started right before school started my
freshmen year of high school. Earlier in the year I
started developing the usual IBD symptoms, but just
dismissed them thinking maybe I just ate something
rough. |
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A Family's Story
A little about us: our oldest son, Jude (now 24) was
diagnosed at age 12 and has had two emergency surgeries
with very little of his small intestines left intact. |
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Joseph's Story
I love to watch and play
almost every sport. Sometimes, I get very tired and run
down because of my Crohn’s, I had many tests and tried
lots of different medications, for now we have found the
right combination including Remicade. |
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Bridget's Story
Shortly before Christmas of 1998, when I was just
nine years old, I suffered for months with painful
symptoms. Finally after several doctor and emergency
room visits and diagnostic tests, I was diagnosed with
severe chronic ulcerative colitis. |
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Laurel's
Story
When I was 9 years old I was diagnosed Crohn's disease.
My disease causes stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, joint
pains and cough. I can never predict when I will have a
flare of these symptoms. |
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Zach's Story
I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease for
almost a year. We had always wondered if I had Crohn's
or something else because I was a small guy-wearing the
same clothes to camp
3 years in a row! |
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