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Walk aims to increase awareness of Crohns' disease and colitis

Posted at 7:51 AM, May 19, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-19 10:56:41-04

The southwest chapter of the Crohns’ & Colitis Foundation held its annual walk at Sunset Park on May 18.

Crohns’ disease affects more than 780,000 people in the United States. The disease causes abdominal pain, weight loss, anemia, fatigue and more. It can not be cured.

13 Action News talked to local brothers about their struggles at the walk.