Crohn's Disease

American Idol Contestant Casey Abrams Launches Nationwide Contest to Raise Awareness About Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Published in Biotech Business Week, August 8th, 2011

2011 AUG 8 -- American Idol contestant Casey Abrams is launching a national disease awareness campaign, IBD Icons, to let people know that living with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) does not have to stop them from pursuing their dreams. Starting today, people living with IBD will have the opportunity to share how they are achieving their personal goals despite the challenges of their disease at www.IBDIcons.com for a chance to win the title of "IBD Icon".

Sponsored by Janssen Biotech, Inc., in partnership with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, IBD Icons brings Casey's personal experience with ulcerative colitis (UC) to the public forefront...

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Source: Biotech Business Week (2011-08-08)

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