December 1 kicks off Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week! Did you know Jake Diekman is one of a few known professional athletes to undergo j-pouch surgery due to ulcerative colitis and resume playing professionally after recovery? In 2017, jakediekman founded the gutitout Foundation to connect Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis patients and caregivers - empowering them through education, resources and inspiration. Learn more at gutitoutfoundation.org #crohnsandcolitisawarenessweek