Do It Yourself (DIY) Fundraising

In an effort to raise awareness and support for a cure for Crohn's and colitis, I 

am challenging myself to 3 miles a day for the next 

100 days. With every 3 miles I will wear a purple ribbon so at the end I

 should be wearing 100 ribbons and will have run a total of 300 miles. You may

 ask why the purple ribbon; The purple ribbon represents the approximate 

3.1 million people in the U.S. that battle with these chronic diseases daily. 

My inspiration came from my girlfriend who fights strongly against ulcerative colitis,

 and unfortunately has recently been struggling with another flare (an active episode of the disease). I do this for her – both to show my support and to help find a cure for IBD. I certainly will not limit myself to 

my personal runs, I will complete competitions, along with 

showcasing bow skills as well. Every post will have an update of my progress, a fact about IBD (the umbrella term for Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis), and small goals I wish to accomplish.

Thank you for joining me on this journey.

Follow the progress at

Instagram: @ajackson_050

About Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

Known collectively as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect millions of Americans. The Foundation's mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults who are affected by these diseases. No gift is too small when we work together. Please join me by donating today, every dollar gets us closer to cures! 

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is the largest non-profit, voluntary, health organization dedicated to finding cures for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).  The Foundation works to fulfill its mission by funding research; providing educational resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public; and furnishing supportive services for those afflicted with IBD.