Want to learn how people all over Canada are not only living with, but conquering IBD? Join us on Tuesday, March 16th and find out how treatments for IBD have evolved, hear from two people with Crohn’s disease who aren’t letting IBD stop them from scaling Mount Everest, and learn more about IBD and pregnancy!

The speakers we have assembled for these not-to-forget evenings, including Robert Hill and Clinton Shard, will inspire you with their stories and photos.

The Toronto talk is first up on Monday, March 8, 2010 from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Mount Sinai Hospital. Click here for event details.

The Calgary talk takes place at the Libin Lecture Theatre of the Health Science Centre from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Click here for event details.

On Sunday March 21, 2010, IDEAS will host an afternoon poker tournament at the Terminal City Club. Participants will have the opportunity to test their poker skills and win prizes while raising funds for IDEAS programs.

Check back soon for more details.

On July 25, 2008, the Terminal City Club will host a Texas Hold ‘em poker tournament, with all proceeds going to IDEAS.

We are very excited about this event, and hope to see many of you there!

The buy-in is $100 and you can reserve a seat by calling Kathy Stockdale at 604 488 8643.

Vega, producers of plant-based, whole foods meal replacements, are featuring Rob as an ambassador! You can read Rob’s profile on the Vega website.

Rob is excited to be a part of the Vega family, and he is very grateful for their support.

Maxwell House is running a contest right now which will award prizes of $10 000 each to individuals or organizations who benefit others in their community. To be eligible for the prizes, groups must be nominated with a 100-word essay about how they have a positive impact.

If you think that IDEAS is providing valuable resources and programs, please consider nominating us on the Brew Some Good website - click the “nominate” ribbon on the right side of the page.