March IBD Care Foundation helps patients and families whose lives are affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) so that they can focus on living life, today.

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News / Updates:

• (In progress): We are currently conducting a research project in Northern Alberta to understand the unique needs of IBD patients, families, and medical professionals in rural areas. The projects is being conducted by a professional helthcare research firm to identify gaps and challenges in IBD care in rural communities. Data will be reviewed by an advisory panel and a recommendations report published.  MARCH will use that report as a foundation for championing initiatives to improve patient care and quality of life for IBD patients living in rural areas of Canada.  The project's health partners include the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services. The project has been made possible by a generous research grant provided by Abbott Laboratories.

• October 22-24, 2010: We just sent 25 kids to camp! Each year, the Alberta Childrens Hospital in Calgary partners with Camp Horizon in Kanaskis to host a weekend camp for kids/youth who have IBD. This year's camp was a huge success as we were able to fund 26 kids from around Alberta who enjoyed a beautiuful warm fall weekend at camp in a safe, medically-supervised setting with other kids who live with IBD.

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• Did you know? Make a difference NOW!! Patients suffering from Ulcerative Colitis may not have access to Biologic treatment options. To learn more, make a difference and have your voice heard - click here.

• What's next? Join us and make your voice heard. We will be holding an awareness day in Spring 2010 at the Legislature to bring forward current issues and concerns facing patients suffering from Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Contact us to learn more.