Take Steps Bend Walk - Benefitting Crohn's & Colitis October 2, 2011

Announcing Take Steps Bend!

October 2nd, 2011 * Riverbend Park Bend, OR * Fun starts at 2 pm!
www.cctakesteps.org/Bend (646) 670-7345

What is Take Steps?
-Take Steps is the nation’s only walk dedicated to funding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
-Take Steps is FREE to join and participants are asked to raise critical funds that will help find a cure.
-Participants enjoy a casual 2 mile walk through scenic Riverbend Park along the Deschutes River in Bend.
-In addition to the walk, Take Steps is a fun event filled with entertainment, food and excitement for the entire family to enjoy.
-Take Steps Bend’s 2011 goal is to raise more than $30,000 for important IBD research!

Why is Take Steps important?
-1.4 million Americans are living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, commonly referred to as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD.
-Currently, the cause of IBD is unknown and there is no cure.
-Symptoms often cause patients to feel isolated, alone and embarrassed.
-Take Steps raises much needed awareness of Crohn’s and colitis to help alleviatethese feelings.
-The 2010 Take Steps season raised over $8 million for critical IBD research at walks across the country and we are building on that success in 2011!

How to get involved and support the cause!
Register today - online at www.cctakesteps.org/Bend or call Shawn Skinner at 646-670-7345!
-Form a team - One of the most rewarding ways to participate in Take Steps is to form a team and recruit family, friends and coworkers to participate and raise funds.
*Start fundraising - Once registered, send out emails and letters telling your friends and family WHY you are walking and how they can support your efforts!
*Plan a fundraising event - It’s a great reason to have a party and the perfect way to raise funds and awareness. Popular fundraising events include: backyard BBQs, car washes, garage sales, wine tastings & auctions, raffles and bake sales! *Become a Corporate Partner - Local and regional partnership opportunities include sponsorships and corporate teams and allow companies to gain great exposure while
supporting Take Steps and the local IBD community.

For more information please visit our website, www.cctakesteps.org/Bend or contact Shawn Skinner at (646) 670-7345 or sskinner@ccfa.org