Robbie's Rainbow

Happy Valentine’s Day!💝 We’re sending warmth and gratitude to our virtual community today. We hope your day is filled with #love. And a special thank you to everyone who supported our Valentine’s Chocolate #Fundraiser this year — we hope you’re enjoying your sweet treats!🍫🌈

Since 2010, we’ve had the privilege to help over 300 #children access critical #IBD treatments and to provide children, teens and families with valuable education #resources and #support.🧸️ Visit our website to learn more and to contribute: robbiesrainbow.ca/ways-to-help/d… 💜🌈

With Valentine’s Day coming up, now is your last chance to support Robbie’s Rainbow by ordering from our Valentine’s #Chocolate Fundraiser.🍫 Help us to help #children and #teens access #therapies to treat and manage a variety of digestive diseases.👧 robbiesrainbow.ca/valentines-cho… 💜

If your child is living with #IBD, they’re likely dealing with many difficult experiences. It’s important to encourage them to talk about their #feelings with a close friend, parent, older sibling, favourite teacher, doctor or nurse.💜 Learn more: robbiesrainbow.ca/depression-and… 🌈

Thank you to everyone who has supported our Valentine’s Chocolate Fundraiser so far!🍫🙏 It’s not too late to get your orders in. Help us help #children and #teens access #therapies to treat and manage #digestivediseases by placing your order today: robbiesrainbow.ca/valentines-cho… 🌈

Extra-intestinal manifestations (EIM)s are conditions that affect different parts of the body, outside of the gut, and may be related to #IBD inflammation. #EIMs are quite common among pediatric IBD patients.👦 Visit our website to learn more: robbiesrainbow.ca/eim-ibd 💜

Groundbreaking new #research has linked #Crohnsdisease with #stress, connecting the link to the increase in types of gut bacteria. The study was conducted on mice; further research needs to be done on humans to confirm this link. Read more here: express.co.uk/life-style/hea…

Have you seen our new printable injection mat? This is a great resource and tool to build confidence and self-management skills in kids and teens who must give themselves injections.💉💜 The mat can be printed off, with multiple designs to choose from: robbiesrainbow.ca/injection-mats

Make sure you get your orders in soon for our Valentine’s Chocolate Fundraiser!🍫💜 Help us help #children and #teens access #therapies to treat and manage #digestivediseases. We appreciate your support.😍 Place your order here: robbiesrainbow.ca/valentines-cho…

Individuals with #EoE experience a build-up of eosinophils (a type of disease-fighting white blood cell) in the esophagus. The build-up is a reaction to #foods, #allergens or #acidreflux, and it can inflame or injure the esophageal tissue. Questions about EoE? Comment below!💜

There are many fun and easy ways to fundraise for Robbie’s Rainbow in your #community.😊 You can create your own #fundraising event, or support an existing initiative — like our Valentine’s Day Chocolate Fundraiser!🍫 Learn more at robbiesrainbow.ca/valentines-cho…💜🌈

Robbie’s Rainbow began in 2008, when Robbie was shy of his sixth birthday. Thanks to receiving appropriate treatment, Robbie’s Crohn’s is well-managed. And thanks to the efforts of Robbie’s Rainbow, more children are receiving the treatment they need to live their best lives too.

Has a #healthcare practitioner recommended a #biologic for your child or teen? Factors including convenience, safety, efficacy and cost all come into play when selecting a #treatment for #digestivediseases.🌈 Learn more about #biologics on our website: robbiesrainbow.ca/convenience

Crohn’s disease affects so much more than #digestion. Children and #teens with #crohnsdisease often experience #inflammation and issues in their joints, mouth, eyes and skin. In #children, Crohn’s may cause a decrease in growth and a delay in puberty: robbiesrainbow.ca/what-is-ibd 💜

When you buy Valentine’s Day #chocolates as part of our #fundraiser, you’ll be helping #children and #teens access #therapies to treat and manage a variety of #digestivediseases, many of which can be debilitating and life-threatening.🍫💜 Place your order: robbiesrainbow.ca/valentines-cho…

Our Valentine’s Chocolate Fundraiser launches today!🍫😍 Our #chocolate selling efforts will help children and teens access #therapies to treat and manage #digestivediseases including #Crohn’s disease and #ulcerativecolitis.🌈💜 Order now at robbiesrainbow.ca/valentines-cho…

This January, as we kick off 2022, we want to hear from you.😀 Are you the parent or #caregiver of a child suffering from a #digestivedisease? Are you a #healthcare worker? What resources are you seeking? How can we best support you?💜

Is Celiac disease a digestive disease? Celiac is classified as both an autoimmune disease and a digestive condition. There’s no cure for celiac disease, but the damage caused to the small intestine can heal. This can only be done once your child/teen stops eating gluten.🌈

What kind of support or resources are you looking for? A parent-to-parent support group? Educational resources and information? Support in accessing funding or medications? Reach out to us at kate@robbiesrainbow.ca and let us know how we can support you!💜🌈

Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation anywhere in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This disease causes canker-like sores, abscesses and strictures. Crohn’s can cause other parts of the body to become inflamed, such as joints, mouth, eyes and skin.