Category Archives: General

Brian Hikes and Climbs the 46 High Peaks for IBD and Ostomy Awareness

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Brian Greenberg

  Hello I.I.F. Supporters, As many of you know, I suffer from severe Crohn’s disease and have an ileostomy. The journey of my life so far has not been the easiest, but I believe in living life to the fullest and not letting my disease get in the way of that … Read More

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2nd Annual Climb for Crohn’s & Colitis (Saturday, May 18th)

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Brian Greenberg

It’s that time for the climb again! The Intense Intestines Foundation is excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual Climb for Crohn’s & Colitis event. (You don’t have to climb to come down and have a good time) In honor of World IBD Day 2013, we will be hosting our … Read More

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IIF Press Release: Intense Intestines Scholarship

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Brian Greenberg

April 8, 2013 Dear IIF Follower: I am proudly writing to inform you of our latest project.  The IIF team has been working hard to establish a scholarship fund dedicated to easing the financial burdens that students and their families face as a result of their IBD. We know that life … Read More

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Riding the Five Boro Bike Tour for Crohn’s, Colitis & Ostomy Awareness

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Brian Greenberg

This May 5th  the Intense Intestines Foundation has a team of riders which will be riding through all five boroughs of New York City for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and ostomy awareness. The 44 mile ride goes through the Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, and of course Manhattan.  Covering many well … Read More

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The IIF’s New Never Stay Quiet Awareness Campaign

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Brian Greenberg

The Intense Intestines Foundation is always looking for new ways to reach as many people as possible and raise awareness for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and ostomies.  A couple of our main goals are to show people that they can live a normal life with the right planning and preparation, as … Read More

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The IIF Is Now 501(c)(3) Certified

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Brian Greenberg

Since we started our mission at the Intense Intestines Foundation we applied for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS for full tax exempt status as a nonprofit.  Today we’re happy to announce that the IRS has granted us that 501(c)(3) status. This certification opens up many doors for the IIF, which we’re … Read More

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The Escape the Stall Campaign by the CCFA

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Brian Greenberg

CCFA Escape the Stall Campaign In recent days we’ve seen many posts about the new Escape the Stall campaign by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.  Social media sites have been buzzing about the campaign and many people have been sharing their feelings about the pictures the CCFA has released … Read More

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Public Bathroom With No Stall Door

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Brian Greenberg

Stall with no door. Sometimes there are just things that aren’t right in society.  Some of them we can’t do anything about, others though we can have a voice and make changes.  The other day I was at a local sports bar in Norwalk, CT and when I went to the … Read More

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Intense Intestines Scholarship Update

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Brian Greenberg

Hello IIF Followers, Recently we’ve been getting many emails about the Intense Intestines Scholarship.  We clearly see that our mission of awarding a scholarship is a necessary one.  With all of the interest in the scholarship we now know that we choose the right purpose for much of our fundraising efforts.  We thought … Read More

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Skiing and Snowboarding with an IBD or Ostomy

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Brian Greenberg

Many activities can look scary when having an ostomy.  Some of them are and precautions have to be made.  You should only partake in many activities if they are in a safe environment.   Skiing is a sport that some ostomates stay away from.  There are so many factors and variables that go … Read More

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IIF Year In Review: 2012 Was A Great First Year!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Brian Greenberg

Now that we have officially begun 2013, all of us at the IIF wanted to take a quick look back at our first full year of operation.  It was a year in which we all learned a lot, and all of us are looking forward to applying what we learned and … Read More

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The IIF’s First Long Distance Bike Ride From NYC To BOS

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Brian Greenberg

This Friday we’ll be starting our first long distance bike ride from New York City to Boston.  We’re very excited to be taking on such an adventure in our first year.  The ride will be over 4 days, starting on Friday, October 26th and concluding Monday, October 29th.  Over the 4 … Read More

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Remembering Jennifer Jaff

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Brian Greenberg

After getting the news on Monday afternoon, it set in and I began to look for words to express how I remember Jennifer Jaff.  It took a little time since it’s been a hard few days knowing that she is gone, that a call won’t be returned, an email won’t be … Read More

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IBD and Exercise (Core/Ostomy)

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Brian Greenberg

Exercising is beneficial for your body, its a proven fact.  Just a little bit of effort each day can reduce the symptoms of many condtions and having a stronger body allows you to feel better. Working out with an IBD can be hard at times.  Considering the disease is located right … Read More

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10 Commonly Asked Questions Before And After Ostomy Surgery

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Brian Greenberg

Below are some of the most commonly asked questions before or after ostomy surgery.  Please remember to ask your doctor, surgeon or WOCN nurse about any topics that might be a concern of yours.  Having confidence in your surgery and knowing whats ahead of you will make the recovery and adjustment much easier. … Read More

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