First Half Marathon!!!

I can't believe it I have decided to run my first half marathon this summer. This new challenge will require much dedication, determination and perseverance. I can hardly believe it, that I have decided to run 13.1 miles and fundraise $3,300 to find a cure for Crohn's disease & ulcerative Colitis! I will attempt to complete the Chicago 13.1 half marathon on June 8 with Team Challenge, a fundraising program for Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are known together as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illness that attacks the digestive system. It is estimated that over 1.4 million Americans have IBD, however many more suffer in silence.

Since its inception, CCFA has become the largest organization dedicated to curing IBD and has funded more then 1,100 grants for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis research. The Foundation invests dollars wisely, funding the highest-quality IBD research anywhere in the world. The funds raised through the Team Challenge directly benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America to support its mission to find a cure and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. More than 80 cents of every dollar donated to the Foundation goes to the mission-critical programs!

I hope my effort makes a difference in fighting a disease that affects over a million people. This is where I need your help. I can’t do this alone. Please consider supporting me in the effort by making a tax-deductible donation to CCFA. Would you consider donating $10 for every mile I run? How about $5, or $1? Every dollar counts and I will also accept ice packs, Tylenol and a personal cheering section. You can make a donation on my website http://www.active.com/donate/chicagoCOH13/CATaylor

Thank you all for your support

-Ashley Creator of a dog and his monkey blog