Take Me Out To The Ball Game

If you didn't know (and you probably didn't because why would you?) Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready is a spokesman for the CCFA (Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America). He has been lobbying for the state of Washington to pass legislation that would make it law to allow people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohns or Ulcerative Colitis) access to private bathrooms in businesses that do not allow for public bathroom use. Some are arguing that it is unfair. I say they must not know what it is like to live with a chronic illness. You can find the article about this legislation by clicking here.

Mike McCready isn't stopping there. He is playing the National Anthem before the Seattle Mariners home game on May 19th which is CCFA night at Safeco Field. $7 from each ticket purchased here will go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. If we lived closer and it was on a weekend we would definitely be going to the game. But for any of my readers that live in the area we hope that you will consider going to the game and supporting this foundation.

I think it is great to see IBD getting so much attention here in Washington State. And there is even a free informational seminar about IBD next week here in our city. One of the doctors from Rick's doctors office is speaking at the seminar. We are planning on attending. I like to try to be as informed as possible. Sometimes that probably isn't in my best interest, but well, I'm OCD about this stuff.

Until next time,
Jaime