The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America launches new Web site

NEW YORK The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America recently launched its updated Web site to usher in the 2010 Walk season comprising more than 100 walks nationwide.

The Foundation reached a new plateau with new interactive features such as a blog, downloadable banners and widgets, and tips and tools for fundraising to support the walks that raise much-needed awareness of and funds for the 1.4 million Americans living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, both chronic digestive diseases.

“It's very important that we create an environment that fosters awareness and support for our Walks, while making the job a little easier for those participating,” stated Cassidy Richards, National Event Director for the Foundation. “One way we're doing that is with our new banners and widgets in different sizes that people can add to their social networking sites like Facebook.”

The banners and widgets can also be added to participants’ blogs, personal web sites, and on e-mails to friends to help get the word out about Take Steps. Available on the site’s new Spread the Word section, these tools are part of the Foundation’s efforts to help walkers show their support and get others to join Take Steps.

The new Web site also offers helpful suggestions on how to organize fundraisers at school or at work even during these trying economic times. It also encourages people to join a team, make a donation, or take part in volunteer activities through the site’s Get Involved feature.

The upcoming season kicks-off in spring 2010 and will continue into the summer in cities throughout the country.