Michiana participates in South Bend Colitis Walk
Posted: Sep 18, 2011 8:43 PM EDT | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 10:09 AM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind -Crohn's disease and colitis affects nearly 1 and a half million Americans each year. Folks in South Bend took big steps in a world-wide walk to find a cure Sunday.
People across Michiana came out in support of Crohn's disease, and colitis. This is the 4th year South Bend has taken part in the worldwide walk. Many say it's about more than just finding a cure, they're meeting others who are living with the same illness.
Money raised from the two mile walk goes to the Indiana chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.