The only national nonprofit, volunteer-based charity focused on finding the cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the lives of children and adults affected by these diseases

• one of the top two health charity funders of Crohn's and colitis research in the world, investing over $150 million in research since 1974, leading to important breakthroughs in genetics, gut microbes, inflammation and cell repair as well as laying the groundwork for new and better treatments
• provide research, patient programs and advocacy programs to increase awareness of Crohn's and colitis (the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease)
• largest fundraising event is Gutsy Walk for Crohn's and Colitis

Northern Ontario area includes:

• Simcoe County Chapter
• Thunder Bay Chapter
• Sudbury Chapter
• Grey Bruce Affiliate
• Collingwood Affiliate
• Muskoka Affiliate
• Sault Ste. Marie Affiliate