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Kelly T.

School: Case Western Reserve University
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
I am 19 years old and have had Ulcerative Colitis for about 3 years. However, Ulcerative Colitis does not define me. I will admit, I have struggled a lot dealing with having this horrible disease, but thankfully i have an amazing support system behind me. My family and friends have been my strength throughout all of the good times and bad and i can't thank them enough. I have not let UC stop me from living my life the way every other college student does. I am currently a sophomore and a sister of the Theta Beta Chapter of Delta Gamma at Case Western Reserve University. I love running and staying in shape in my free time. I have hope that one day a cure will be found for Crohn's and Colitis, but until then, never give up. :)

CCFA Campus Community

We like to have fun while fighting for a great cause.

Get tips on how to manage your IBD during those stress-filled study sessions.

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Chelsea

Living with IBD is difficult, and I have learned that honesty and openness, and trusting friends and family, will help me live with this disease.

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Cheering on the crowd at a recent Take Steps walk in NYC

Julie

The support and advice from other teens fighting IBD is exactly what could have lifted my morale.

Raising awareness on Capitol Hill during IBD Day on the Hill.

Proudly rocking the orange and blue at a Take Steps walk!

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Monica

I am proud to say I am living a healthy and normal college life, well as normal as any IBD patient can have, and am so grateful to be where I am today.

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Rachael Jo

My family and friends have been a great support, and great disability support services at school to make sure my professors are on the same page as me.

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