From: Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 6:52 PM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: Support beam, Young NYC, in the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Take Steps Walk Dear Friends, Your incredible generosity over these past two years in supporting=my team, Young NYC, in the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (CCFA) "Take=Steps, Be Heard" Walk has made a big difference for me and the 1.4 milli=n people living in the U.S. with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Here are some recent research milestones reached because of your p=st donations to Young NYC for the CCFA: • discovered the first gene for Crohn's Disease; • developed the first biologic medication for IBD, infliximab, that=revolutionized the treatment; • developing animal models of IBD, a vital resource for understandi=g; • investigation of microbial antigens, bacteria that normally occur=in the intestine and that are involved in the body's immune response; • investigating the efficacy of the biological agent infliximab in =ombination with methotrexate for Crohn's disease -- study is ongoing.'</=pan> Not only is this research important because it might one day lead =o a cure (thus far all treatments help suppress the disease but don't cu=e it), but it is also vitally important for my health today. Everything we=can learn about Crohn's and its treatments increases the chance that I--=nd everyone with IBDcan live healthy, productive lives today and going for=ard. We will walk across the Brooklyn Bridge on May 16 with the intent =f moving the ball forward for IBD; and I would love for you to be a part o= the team. As in previous years, there are two ways to get involved and sh=w support for Young NYC and the CCFA: (First make sure your email server does not classify this email as="junk.") 1. Donate: Click on the red "Support Me" but=on below. Your internet browser will open up to my personal walk page, and=you can click "Donate to Caitlin!" No amount is too small....or too bi=! 2. Walk