Follow along as Stacy shows you some of the incredible auction items we are selling this year as part of Rock the Night! 🎸 You can bid even if you are not attending. Every bid helps CtoC fund IBD research and support our community.
Place your bids: rockthenight2026.com
A look back at last year’s Rock the Night 💚
We’re looking forward to doing it all again on November 7 for the 13th annual Rock the Night at Telescope Studio.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: rockthenight2026.com.
The Rock the Night auction is officially LIVE! 🎸 Anyone can bid, even if you’re not attending the event. The auction will close at 9PM PT on November 7th. Place your bids here: e.givesmart.com/events/Qho/i…. Items will be added periodically until November 7th.
What could the future of IBD care look like?
Join us for a virtual education program with Dr. Spiegel as he explores “The Future of IBD Care in the Era of AI.”
📅 September 30
⏰ 6:00 PM PT
💻 Virtual on Zoom
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
For Josef, having a family he could openly talk to about his IBD has been an important part of his experience. Being able to lean on them for support and know they would listen without judgment made a real difference.
As part of our IBD Awareness Campaign’s Week on Families and IBD, we wanted to share a very personal reflection from our Executive Director, Stacy Dylan, about what it’s like to be the parent of a young adult living with IBD.
Read it here: medium.com/thescope/dont-cal….
We’re excited to sponsor this special episode of the About IBD Podcast, hosted by Amber Tresca, featuring two perspectives on how IBD affects the entire family.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: aboutibd.com/2026/08/18/the-….
This week, we're looking at families and IBD for our Awareness Campaign. Our Executive Director Stacy sat down with Dr. Hassan Hamandi to talk about the many ways IBD can impact families. 🎥 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/hV9KUnYKZ9A.
Medical trauma can shape so much of how we experience our bodies, our care, and ourselves. Rob Nunnery, professional pickleball player, and Lowell sat down for a vulnerable and honest conversation about medical trauma: youtu.be/QqL_hJ_D9hM.
Medical trauma is a real experience for many people living with IBD, yet it's often left out of the conversation. If you've ever felt afraid, dismissed, overwhelmed, or emotionally impacted by your medical experiences, please know that you are not alone.💚
Medical trauma is a very real part of the IBD experience for some people, and it deserves to be acknowledged and supported. LDC Hannah Wurzburger sat down with GI psychologist Dr. Ilana Moss to discuss medical trauma.
You can watch the full interview: youtu.be/LRKQUdxBUYE.
As part of our IBD Awareness Campaign, Josef asked college students:
"What does health equity mean to you?"
Their answers remind us that health isn't just about medicine. It's about access, respect, compassion, and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
When we talk about health equity, we're talking about making sure everyone has a fair opportunity to get the care they need.
🔗 Check out our resources to learn more and discover organizations working to reduce health disparities: docs.google.com/document/d/1….
For the first week of Connecting to Cure's Awareness Campaign, we're taking a closer look at health equity and what it means in the context of IBD. 💚
To kick off the conversation, Stacy sat down with Reynelda Solitaire.
🎥 Watch the full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=48ZZzWb6…
Join us for the first-ever live recording of the About IBD Podcast with host Amber Tresca and special guest Dr. Puja Khanna of Cedars-Sinai!
📅 May 16
⏰ 2 PM
📍 Telescope Studio
Get your tickets at abodyownersguidetoibd.com!
Stable on Stelara, switched without notice. @BlueShieldCA forced a non-medical switch to a biosimilar; appeals were denied. After 24+ years of managing IBD, no one should face this kind of disruption. Treatment decisions should be made by patients & their doctors. Watch Video.
Can we work on insurance reform so we don't continue to harm patients and overburden thier families? Thank you for watching our video. @SenAdamSchiff @SenAlexPadilla @RepTedLieu @RepBarragan @RepRaulRuizMD @JayObernolte @RepJudyChu @RepLindaSanchez
Join our virtual talk on Tues, March 10, 5 PM PT. The Power of Advocacy panel explores how storytelling and education, research-driven advocacy, policy leadership, and personal empowerment are shaping the future of the IBD community.
Register here:
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🏃♀️🏃♂️ Race day is on the horizon!
The LA Charity Half Marathon is coming up on March 8th, and #teamctoc is going strong. 💪 Our runners are putting in the miles, and it's your turn to put in the dollars! You can support the team here: tinyurl.com/4pfzk3ba















