Throwing back to the Gutsy Walk.
On Sunday June 7th there was a fundraiser called The Gutsy Walk, put on by Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~PAPA BRAMBELL BEING A SUPPORTER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It was a beautiful sunny Sunday. I think for the first time in my life I realized the importance of these fundraising events. I’ve participated in runs and walks before - to show support and raise awareness. All of the events were for illnesses that I was happy to support, but for the first time I felt passionately connected to this walk.
I spent the morning with my immediate family and a handful of friends slowly walking and talking. We were surrounded by other teams with hilarious and witty team names such as “this bag ain’t Prada” (in reference to a colostomy bag). Everyone was in good spirits and jolly. It wasn’t a race. It wasn’t a competition. It was just being there, in the sun, with MY team. It was great to celebrate my support system, as well as provide support to other families in a similar situation.
Although my spirits were up (mainly from my awesome support system) it was, and still is, a large struggle. The more I read about Crohn’s and Colitis I’m surprised how many people have a) struggle with their guts, b) how many people are mentally affected by their guts, and finally c) how there isn’t even that much awareness about it.
Most people I’ve spoken to who have the diagnosis say it took years to officially get the diagnosis. In my own search for answers I have found a lot of support and information through the Crohn’s and Colitis website.
Take a look. There is all sorts of great gut information!
http://www.crohnsandcolitis.ca/site/c.dtJRL9NUJmL4H/b.9012407/k.BE24/Home.htm
Stay gutsy
Tegan <