Category Archives: Crohn’s Disease

The Online Date Auction Has Begun!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Kevin A. Barnes

My Online Date Auction to benefit Team Challenge1 is now underway! The winning bidder will receive an all-expense paid evening on the town. In addition, every person2 who donates $30 or more during the Online Auction will receive a bottle … Read the rest of this entry →

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The Coveted Cork Award

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Kevin A. Barnes

Recently I was hospitalized for yet another new (new to me, at least) Crohn’s-related side effect — in this case a nasty blood infection. Unlike most of my Crohn’s issues over the last several years, this wasn’t something I could … Read the rest of this entry →

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A Major Endeavour Begins

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Kevin A. Barnes

Tomorrow is the final launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and thanks to a little bit of good luck (and a lot of jumping without a net and hoping the universe will catch me), I’m here on the Space Coast … Read the rest of this entry →

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An open letter and request for help

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Kevin A. Barnes

Dear friends and family members, I’m writing to you today because I have undertaken a major personal challenge and I need your help. I will complete the 13.1-mile Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon on July 17 as part of CCFA’s … Read the rest of this entry →

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Study finds sickly kids more likely to become geniuses

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Kevin A. Barnes

A study conducted by researchers at the University of California has found a negative correlation between IQ and physical health in youth. The study — published in Psychological Science — examined data from 282 historical geniuses, including Rene Descartes, Abraham Lincoln, Michelangelo, Isaac … Read the rest of this entry →

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