​Teens Turn Pain into Purpose Ahead of Miami’s Crohn’s Awareness Walk

This weekend South Florida s Regatta Park will host the Crohn s Colitis Foundation s annual Take Attempts Walk a pivotal event aimed at raising awareness and funds for inflammatory bowel complaint IBD research Among the participants are three inspiring young individuals who have turned their battles with Crohn s complaint into a mission to educate and advocate Teens Turn Pain into Purpose Ahead of Miami s Crohn s Awareness Walk NBC s Sophia Hernandez in the past few days sat down with these honorees including a senior at the University of Miami to discuss their journeys and the importance of neighborhood assistance in managing chronic illnesses like Crohn s Their stories highlight the resilience and determination of those living with IBD and the critical need for continued research and aid The Miami Take Efforts Walk is scheduled for Saturday April at Regatta Park located at Pan American Drive Check-in begins at AM followed by a ribbon ceremony at AM The event offers a family-friendly atmosphere with initiatives designed to engage participants of all ages fostering a sense of neighborhood and shared purpose This walk is part of a series of events organised by the Crohn s Colitis Foundation across Southern Florida including upcoming walks in Fort Lauderdale on May These events play a vital role in funding research initiatives supporting person programs and ultimately striving toward a cure for IBD