Hi! My name is Holly. I am a Take Steps team captain, and my team name is "Poo on You Crohn's!" I chose this team name because this is exactly how I feel! Take a hike Crohn's! Move to the back seat! My life has been put on hold for far too long, and it is time for me to reclaim it! Crohn's is different for everyone affected by it, but for me, I have been in and out of flares for almost 8 years now! That means that almost a quarter of my life so far has been spent not feeling well, and sometimes, feeling downright awful.
I am not a doctor or a scientist, but I knew I had to do something. Anything to feel in control of my health again.
Last year I joined the Take Steps walk for the first year and raised over $1,000! Suddenly I realized what frustration and passion for a cause could do: get results. Now, I am openly talking about my Crohn's disease and how important it is to find a cure. I know I am making a difference not only in the lives of others with IBD, but in my own life.
My name is Holly. I am an artist, I have wonderful, supportive friends and family, and I have Crohn's disease. But I am a fighter - and the war isn't over yet.
~Holly, Team Poo on You Crohn's!
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