Sarah Arminiak, from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation talked at RCAAN's Luncheon on Thursday 3/22.
Sarah said, "the mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
Crohn’s disease belongs to a group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). It is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s most commonly affects the end of the small bowel (the ileum) and the beginning of the colon, but it may affect any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, from the mouth to the anus. Ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon, also called the large intestine."
Sarah talked about Camp Oasis, where children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis spend a week making life-long friends, share stories, and have the time of their lives. At Camp Oasis, there are activities for every interest: swimming, boating, fishing, archery, arts & crafts, zip lines, ropes course, campfires, talent show, and so much more!
Camp Oasis provides 24 hour medical supervision by doctors, nurses and other medical professionals with experience treating children with IBD. The camp has dedicated and understanding counselors– many of whom have IBD themselves– who are carefully screened and trained. Camp also provides an environment where campers realize they are not alone in their challenges and can just be themselves.
This year Camp Oasis Michigan is scheduled for July 8, 2018 at Camp Copneconic in Fenton, Michigan.
This year Camp Oasis Michigan is scheduled for July 8, 2018 at Camp Copneconic in Fenton, Michigan.
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