Cary Woman Aims to Raise Awareness About Crohn's

A Cary woman has been diagnosed with Crohn's since 2006 but hasn’t given up the fight.

Adina Fountain, 36 is planning to raise awareness about the disease through local fundraisers. “We’re just not raising money, we want to raise awareness about the disease.” Fountain said.

Crohn’s affects the intestines, which could cause abdominal pain, weight loss and vomiting.  Fountain said she has many complications from Crohn’s, including neuropathy and arthritis.

Before she was diagnosed with the disease, Fountain said she worked full-time but had to change her whole lifestyle around once she was diagnosed.

 “I can’t work anymore,” she said. “I have to change my whole diet.”

 Even though Fountain has the disease, she said, her whole family is affected, through finances, lifestyle choices and regular outings with her children.

 There will be volunteers at Jewel Osco in Cary raising funds through raffles, which prizes were donated from  businesses in Cary and Crystal Lake.

pizza will be given away as well during the Saturday and Sunday volunteer hours, on first-come, first-serve basis.

 For more information, contact Adina Fountain at 847-714-3776.

 Volunteer Times/Dates

 Friday May 13: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday May 14: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday May 15: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Upcoming Fundraiser: Take Steps Fundraising Walk

Take Steps is Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America's largest fundraising event. 

The walk will begin at 6 p.m. May 21 , located at great lawn in Soldier Field.

Participants raise funds and awareness throughout the year and come together to celebrate the steps that have been taken towards a cure.

To register for the walk, click here.

To donate or register for Adina Fountain's team, click here,