CCFA Team Challenge

Team Challenge I participate in CCFA's Team Challenge, a half marathon training program that raises vital funds for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis research and support.

In addition to running, I am currently mentoring several individuals who will be running or walking the Las Vegas Half Marathon on Sunday, December 4, 2011. To make a donation and become part of the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, please visit the fundraising pages for those individuals :

Schedule of Upcoming Events

  • December 4 — Las Vegas Half Marathon!
Additional events in support of my mentor team's December 2011 run are still being scheduled. Please check back later!
The following articles provide additional information about Crohn's disease and my efforts with Team Challenge:

Concert Auction: They Might Be Giants

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Kevin A. Barnes

Alternative rock pioneers They Might Be Giants are performing at Milwaukee’s Pabst Theater this Friday (October 28), and you could be there! I am auctioning off one ticket for the concert, with all proceeds to benefit CCFA’s Team Challenge and their effort … Read the rest of this entry →

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Team Challenge: Why did I recommit?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Kevin A. Barnes

I’m currently mentoring nine individuals who will run or walk the 2011 Las Vegas half marathon as part of Team Challenge. We are two weeks aways from the recommitment deadline, which is when Team Challenge participants must make a final … Read the rest of this entry →

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A Short IBD Survey

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Kevin A. Barnes

I’d like your help. As you probably are aware, this is a very personal website and much of the content focuses on living with (and living in spite of) Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. I strive to share success stories and … Read the rest of this entry →

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The Double Date Adventure

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Kevin A. Barnes

It all started innocently enough with a charity auction. It ended this past Sunday when I was kidnapped by an evil pharmaceutical company, rescued by two women who then were poisoned by the pharmaceutical company’s CEO, and finally tagged along … Read the rest of this entry →

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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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