IBD Awareness,
Kieran Joiner
The final year of study is not something most school-leavers would elect to do. So spare a thought for Melbourne’s Kieran Joiner, who was forced to spread his Victorian Certificate of Education over two years due to illness.
Joe Figliano
I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when I was 23 years old. I’m now 39 and living life without any signs of Crohn’s for the past 5 years.
Jill Corbett
Jill Corbett, who co-organised the fundraiser Newcastle Bowel of the Ball in June 2012, shares her story about colitis, colon removal, and moving on
Hugh Whittaker
The following is a work that Hugh Whittaker wrote about Crohn’s for school for an autobiographical assignment
Chris
In ’99, after three years of vomiting and an inability to pretty much eat (well, keep it down), I was admitted to hospital with a mass in my stomach.
Amanda Wyatt
Amanda Wyatt’s Story Hi, my name is Amanda. I am 29 years and I have Crohn’s Disease. My disease itself…
Amy Ruddick
My name is Amy Ruddick and this is a brief personal story about my journey with Crohn’s disease over the last seven years. I hope this inspires further funding of IBD nurses.
Amanda Kemp
Well I been have asked to document my ordeal over the past 2 years – apparently it’s supposed to be good for healing and to help cope with the grieving process.