Category Archives: Ulcerative Colitis

Brian Greenberg Completes the NYC Marathon with Crohn’s and an Ostomy

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Brian Greenberg

IIF Founder and President Brian Greenberg was on a mission this fall. Complete over 100 miles of races to benefit patients with cancer, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. This past Sunday on November 6th, he completed that mission by crossing the finish line of the New York City marathon. His goal … Read More

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Row Row Row Your Boat with Crohn’s And Ulcerative Colitis

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Brian Greenberg

Every once in a while you hear something that no only makes complete sense but also blows your mind. Have you ever thought about how the song we all grew up with, actually had a much deeper meaning? Add on the extra statistics and thoughts that Youtube sensation Prince Ea includes … Read More

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100 Miles For Cancer, Crohn’s, And Ulcerative Colitis

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Brian Greenberg

This fall the IIF’s own Brian Greenberg will be taking on yet another challenge despite his Crohn’s disease and ostomy. He’ll be completing a 70.3 half Ironman on October 2nd and then the New York City marathon on November 6th. This adds up to almost 100 miles of races in just … Read More

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Overcoming IBD by Phoenix Magazine

Posted on May 25, 2016 by sharphue

Brian Greenberg’s story with Crohn’s disease and living with an ostomy is a long one. Even longer than the 70.3 miles he completed in his half Ironman distance triathlon last year. Here is more of Brian’s story with IBD.

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We Will Beat IBD Podcast – Mother’s Day Edition

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Brian Greenberg

This episode of the We Will Beat IBD podcast is a special Mother’s Day edition honoring all the amazing moms out there, that are either overcoming their disease or being caregivers. IIF’s own Brian Greenberg is joined by supermom Amber Tresca of VeryWell.com and supermom Michelle King Marti of the IIF … Read More

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We Will Beat IBD Podcast with Jessica Grossman of Uncover Ostomy

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Brian Greenberg

We are happy to bring you episode 2 of the We Will Beat IBD podcast. IIF founder Brian Greenberg was honored to have Jessica Grossman of Uncover Ostomy on to discuss what life is really like while living with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and an ostomy. Together Brian and Jessica talk … Read More

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10 Serious Fact About Pooping

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Brian Greenberg

While we need to raise serious awareness for inflammatory bowel disease, but we also need to have a sense of humor and a little fun with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis as well. If we don’t laugh from time to time, IBD wins and we lose. So, did you ever wonder … Read More

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Spring Cleaning For Crohn’s & Colitis

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Patricia Cacioppo

It’s that time of year again, when you’d like to clean out your closet and neaten up the house. The IIF team would love for you to assist us with our Spring Clothing Drive to help patients with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and ostomies. CareCycle will donate 20 cents per pound … Read More

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How Many Good Hours Are There In A Day For An IBD Patient

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Brian Greenberg

It was the seventh day since I took my medication for my Crohn’s disease. I’m on a weekly injection of a biologic to keep my IBD at bay. Around the sixth day I start to see symptoms sneak back into my life and the quality of the days seem to get worse by … Read More

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Winter 2015 IBD Scholarship Recipients, Jim Grenn & Taryn Laho!

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Patricia Cacioppo

The IIF has placed me one step closer in pursuing my goals despite suffering from Crohn’s disease. Since I was 12, I have regularly been visiting a gastroenterologist and have had my fair share of hospital stays. Because of that, I have decided to pursue a career in medicine. Now … Read More

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We Will Beat IBD Podcast Episode 4 – Dating, Relationship and Intimacy with IBD and an Ostomy

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Brian Greenberg

We are happy to bring you episode 4 of the We Will Beat IBD podcast. If you haven’t listened to an episode yet, this is a great one to start with. Brian Greenberg is joined by Laura Cox who you might know from a Tosh.0 skit a few years back about … Read More

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Winter 2015 IBDebt Program Recipients, Caryn Powers & Gina Absher

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Patricia Cacioppo

I learned about this amazing organization that helps the IBD community. When I followed the IIF on Facebook, it was there that I learned about the IBDebt Program. At the time I had $6,000 in medical bills. IBDebt is a way for the IIF to help people who are struggling to … Read More

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8 Ways To Possibly Limit Anxiety When Eating Out

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Brian Greenberg

It’s natural to develop anxiety in a variety of situations with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. You begin to have natural questions that begin with “What if…” and in a short amount of time, that list can grow so much that you end up staying home to avoid difficulties. The problem … Read More

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Crossing the Finish Line with IBD

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Brian Greenberg

We all have goals in mind that we’d like to accomplish during our lives – a Bucket List. A few years ago I started to meet people who were triathletes. Hearing them talk about what it was like to swim, bike, and run then cross the finish line was captivating and … Read More

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70.3 for IBD – Great May, Waiting for the Same from June

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Brian Greenberg

As with many things in life, I expected ebbs and flows with my 70.3 for IBD half Ironman training. It wasn’t likely that I’d have a smooth 8+ months without any health problems. It would have been nice, of course, but it didn’t happens, which is why I’m trying to navigate … Read More

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