when? date: Sunday, October 18, 2020 9 a.m. pst/12 p.m. est what is it? 3.1 Million Reasons to Take Steps Virtually Now, more than ever, we need to come together as a community to fundraise and support the 3.1 million patients affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL is a safe and fun way for us to connect nationwide — and even globally. Join us for a virtual event filled with inspiring patient stories, supporter recognition, entertainment, and more. Snap a photo and share to be featured during our event — whether you walk in your backyard, up the stairs, down the street, on a treadmill or anywhere safe, we can’t wait for you to show us how you Take Steps. what are the day-of activities? participants will join us via Facebook Live or YouTube Live - 12:00 pm (EDT)TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL programming kicks off: - Foundation updates from President & CEO Michael Osso - Messages from Honored Heroes across more than 20 TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL walks - Patient & Caregiver ceremonies for the entire country - Hear from researchers YOU have helped fund - Top Team recognition for more than 20 TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL walks - Musical entertainment - 12:45 pm (EDT) - Walk where you are! Whether at home or in your neighborhood, put on your best Take Steps gear, and head out for a walk. Don’t forget to snap some photos, share with us on Facebook or Instagram and remember to use #WhyITakeSteps. Donate, Fundraise and Register here: cctakesteps.org/goldcoast Comments or Questions contact: Melissa Pulsinelli-Varellas at mpulsinelli@crohnscolitisfoundation.org | (646) 315-2597