Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America is a volunteer based 501 c3 non profit that helps to raise awareness about IBD's such as Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis. To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Learn more about our mission.

Take Steps is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's largest fundraising event of local community walks dedicated to raising funds to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Participants and teams raise funds throughout the year and come together at the Take Steps walk event to celebrate their fundraising achievements. Take Steps Naperville is scheduled for Sunday, June 3 at North Central College- Benedetti- Wehrli Stadium.The festival begins at 9am and walk begins at 10:00am. The event includes a pre- and post-walk festival and 1-2 mile walk. There will be a number of child- and family-friendly activities. Food & refreshments will be served. Over 80 cents of every dollar raised by the Foundation directly supports our mission of finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and supporting & educating those affected by these diseases.