Fundraise and Fun Run
Get active and raise awareness
Join a Fun Run event in your city or create your own physical challenge, to help raise funds and awareness of IBD in the community.
Moderate exercise can be helpful for people with Crohn’s and colitis. Some research suggests that the beneficial effects of regular exercise may be in part due to the anti-inflammatory effects of myokines released due to skeletal muscle contractions.
CCA Committee member, Lachlan Pike, credits running 10km a day as an important part of monitoring his disease. However, do only what you can! There are lots options to participate in third-party events such as runs, rides and swims at a level that works for you.
It’s as easy as, 1, 2, 3
Join an event
- Search the events for the one that interests you
- Click the “Start fundraising” button to create your fundraising page. Nominate CCA as the beneficiary. Once your page is set up you can share with friends, family and colleagues.*
- Click the “register now” button to be directed to the event website. Follow the prompts to register for the event.
Create an event
If running, cycling or swimming aren’t for you, and you’d prefer to create your own physical challenge, simply create your own, unique online fundraising page here and select CCA as the beneficiary. *
Live Fearless Challenge
And don’t forget, we’d love you to join us each September as a participant in the Live Fearless Challenge – CCA’s very own physical challenge fundraising event! Find out more here https://www.livefearlesschallenge.com.au/