Charity – The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation

Crohn’s Disease – A Life Threatening Disease

Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes swelling and sores deep in the layers of tissue along your digestive tract (from your mouth to your anus). It is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Studies have shown that Crohn’s can affect both the lungs and the intestinal tract. The symptoms of such disease develop gradually. Some might experience: High temperature or fever Fatigue (Tiredness) Loss of Appetite Sudden weight loss Feeling as if your bowels aren’t free Frequent urgency to eliminate Note: It’s sometimes possible to mistake these symptoms for the symptoms of…

What You Should Know About Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Here’s what it’s like to live with this rare disorder and how to cope with it. For millions of people, constant bowel problems have become routine. Unending painful flareups cause you to miss workdays and limit social activities for weeks. Worse yet, you struggle with anxiety, embarrassment, and the constant frustration of why it happens and what to do about it. If this sounds all too familiar, you might be dealing with inflammatory bowel disease. It’s important to understand the cause and how you can get it treated. What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a…

4 Reasons Why Volunteers Are Needed

Volunteering for a great cause has always been something we look forward to. Volunteers not only provide their time but they also spread love while giving back to the community. Giving back to the community directly affects the community and it also bring about social and economic change. Volunteering is also the perfect opportunity to meet new people and build a support system. Here are four reasons why volunteers are needed: Volunteers make a major impact in the community Volunteers Collaborate and Meet New People Volunteers provide leadership skills Volunteers Strengthen the community. For more information about volunteering with us…

Campaign to adopt Charities

Charities also began to adopt campaigning roles, where they would champion a cause and lobby the government for legislative change. This included organized campaigns against the ill treatment of animals and children and the campaign that eventually succeeded at the turn of the 19th century in ending the slave trade throughout the British Empire and within its considerable sphere of influence. (This process was however a lengthy one, which finally concluded when Saudi Arabia abolished slavery in 1962.). Charities also began to adopt campaigning roles, where they would champion a cause and lobby the government for legislative change. This included…

Addressing Health Disparities in Underserved Communities

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 3.1 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), encompassing conditions such as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. These numbers are more than just statistics; they represent individuals facing daily challenges in accessing quality healthcare, particularly in underserved and marginalized communities. At the core of our mission is the commitment to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, recognizing that equitable access to healthcare is a fundamental right. At The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation, we understand that behind these numbers…