Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America: IBD Support & Research

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) was created in 1967 as a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for patients of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). The CCFA is also one of the world leaders in funding and organizing research committed to finding a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Scientific Journal

• The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America produces "Inflammatory Bowel Diseases," a monthly scientific journal.

National Membership

• There are over 50,000 members of the CCFA in the United States and 40 chapter branches.

International Collaboration

• The CCFA works in collaboration with several international entities, including the European Federation of Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Associations and the Associacao Brasileira de Colite Ulcerativa e Doenca de Crohn in Brazil.

Government Awareness

• The CCFA is heavily involved in raising government awareness of IBDs and increasing federal funding dedicated to their cure.

Donation Reliance

• The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is run completely on corporate and individual sponsorship. It requires donations to provide its services.