Taking Steps with the CCFA

Outdoor group photo of five people standing close together at an event, wearing matching bright blue T-shirts with white text that reads “The Oregon Clinic.” Each person has a purple lei around the neck, adding a festive element. The group stands in front of a casual outdoor setting with tables, shade structures, and other people visible in the background. The lighting is natural daylight, and the composition centers the group shoulder-to-shoulder, filling most of the frame.

For the past eight years, The Oregon Clinic’s gastroenterology specialty has partnered with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) to help support their mission of curing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Take Steps is CCFA’s annual walk in Portland, which raises money for research, creates awareness and community, and empowers patients so they don’t feel alone in their journey. This year the walk will be held at Oaks Park on May 15. Patients and allies can come together for a day full of music, food, local entertainment, and support.

The CCFA is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that was founded over 40 years ago. They provide resources for more than 300,000 people annually and more than 80 cents of every dollar spent goes towards research, education, and support services.

Learn more at ccfa.org.