Karen Michelle Barry
Michelle Barry 10k walk it for Crohn's and Colitis
Fundraising for Crohn’s & Colitis UK
Story
My story
I have a debilitating disease called Crohn's disease, it's part of a number of bowel conditions called IBD's (inflammatory bowel disease). I have been diagnosed with this condition for almost 6 years an had 3 operations because of it. I am participating in this 10k walk in May with my husband Ken, 1 year old daughter Demelza and fur baby Lexi the dog. My family and friends are so supportive when I am flaring and I couldn't do half the things I do without them.
My sister also has Crohn's disease so struggles sometimes too, she also has had a operation since being diagnosed. I would really love to help find a cure for IBD with the money that is raised, so I would be very grateful for anything you can spare. It may not be a terminal illness but it's chronic one that affects thousands of people all over the world.
About the charity
Crohn’s and Colitis UK is a national charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. We are fighting to achieve a better quality of life for the 300,000 people in the UK suffering physically and emotionally from these and other forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Ultimately, we want to find a cure.
I have a debilitating disease called Crohn's disease, it's part of a number of bowel conditions called IBD's (inflammatory bowel disease). I have been diagnosed with this condition for almost 6 years an had 3 operations because of it. I am participating in this 10k walk in May with my husband Ken, 1 year old daughter Demelza and fur baby Lexi the dog. My family and friends are so supportive when I am flaring and I couldn't do half the things I do without them.
My sister also has Crohn's disease so struggles sometimes too, she also has had a operation since being diagnosed. I would really love to help find a cure for IBD with the money that is raised, so I would be very grateful for anything you can spare. It may not be a terminal illness but it's chronic one that affects thousands of people all over the world.
About the charity
Crohn’s and Colitis UK is a national charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. We are fighting to achieve a better quality of life for the 300,000 people in the UK suffering physically and emotionally from these and other forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Ultimately, we want to find a cure.
