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Pearl Jam guitarist raises awareness of Crohn’s

By | Published on Monday 18 April 2011

Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready has recorded a public service announcement about nasty gastrointestinal disorder Crohn’s disease. In it he encourages people to raise awareness of the illness by taking part in one of more than 130 ‘Take Steps’ walks, that are set to take place in the US during the coming year in aid of The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Of America

McCready said in a statement: “I have been living with Crohn’s Disease for over 24 years. Luckily, my disease is now under control. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for many of the one million plus Americans suffering from IBD. I know first hand the tremendous impact CCFA’s programs can have on improving Crohn’s and colitis patients’ lives. I encourage anyone inflicted or affected by these diseases to sign up for the Take Steps Walk programme”.



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