| John Mitty Wednesday, August 8, 2012 |
Long Island Teen, Fallon Fisher, Proves Even Young Hereos Can Make A Difference
Garden City, NEW YORK, (8/7/2012) – In 2007, Fallon
Fischer was finally and correctly diagnosed with Crohn’s
disease. After her diagnosis, Fallon spent a year trying
different medications that didn’t seem to be effective. Her
flare-ups and symptoms were progressively getting worse.
For the 1.4 million Americans suffering from Crohn’s
disease and ulcerative colitis like Fallon, the pain, daily
medications, and hospital visits can greatly interfere with
life. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere along the
digestive track, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the
large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal
pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever, weight loss
and fatigue. Many patients need hospitalization and
eventually, surgery to help decrease symptoms.
At the end of Fallon’s junior year of high school, her physicians recommended her to
have surgery to remove nine inches of her small intestine. Since the surgery, Fallon has
been on the road to recovery and feeling better than ever. She is using her newfound
strength to get involved in finding for a cure for Crohn’s disease. By getting involved
with CCFA fundraisers and CCFA’s Camp Oasis Program, Fallon proves that age doesn’t
matter; even the youngest of heroes can make a difference.
Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's latest endurance training program.
This exciting new fundraising program trains participants to run or walk a half marathon
while helping the Foundation raise funds to find a cure for ulcerative colitis (UC) and
Crohn's disease. In exchange for this commitment, the Foundation equips participants
with everything they need to cross the finish line, including four months of training from
professional coaches.
Team Challenge and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America participate in these
half-marathons, in many spectacular locations, throughout the year, to raise awareness
and funds for research for inflammatory bowel disease. Team Challenge changes lives.
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