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Honorees

Team Challenge is a symbol of hope to raise money for research and services, to honor patients and their families, and to weave connections between all of us. Each season, Team Minnesota recognizes very special individuals we call Honored Teammates.



Honored Teammate Wally

I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease when I was 2 years old.  I tried many medicines, took lots of steroids, had my blood drawn a lot and went to the doctor often.  I still struggled with growing, still had stomach aches and diarrhea and was always tired.  Not knowing much about Crohn’s Disease, my family reached out for help from CCFA. We received pamphlets and went to seminars to learn more.  I bowled in my first of many bowl-a-thons when I was 4 years old.  When I was 5 years old I was able to attend CCFA’s camp for kids.  I have been going every year since.  I have also participated in Take Step walks and had the opportunity to represent CCFA by throwing out the first pitch at a Twins game.

I am very excited to share my story and spread the message of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.  I can’t imagine my life without CCFA; they have educated, empowered and supported my family and me.  I am very proud to be an honored teammate for this year’s Team Challenge.

Honored Teammate Wally
Honored Teammate Ruby:
 Honored Teammate Ruby I was diagnosed over 16 years ago with Crohn's disease when I was 11 years old. Over the years it has been a constant battle with flare ups, complications and medications. Through it all I was able to graduate college with an Education degree in Math, Health and Dance. Although I really enjoy teaching, my favorite thing during college was volunteering at Camp Oasis, a camp for kids with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. After I graduated a position opened up at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (CCFA) - Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter and I knew this was the place for me! I started as the Administrative Assistant and am currently the Development Coordinator. The events I work on are Camp Oasis, the Evening of Hope, the Mark Rosen Morrie's Cadillac Invitational and Patient/Professional Education. I also walked the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon with Team Challenge this past December! I have had the opportunity to meet a lot of amazing people affected by IBD and hear their stories. I can't wait until all of the stories can end with a cure!
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