About Bottoms Up

Do you or someone you know live with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? We're here to help! It's not simply a matter of finding a cure through research and education. It's essential to provide financial assistance to patients and their families who struggle daily to cover the many costs associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Just one infusion may cost upwards of $1,500 per copay, $20,000 per copay for the uninsured. Our mission is to establish funds within hospitals and physician offices to help patients and families with expenses associated with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis such as infusion copayments, prescription drugs, medical supplies, rent, utilities, and other essential needs.

We are proud to establish community-based events within Avon!  As a matter of fact, our very first Bottoms Up event ever was right here in Avon, CT at Thompson Brook School back in 2018! We are a proud silver sponsor for the 7th annual Falcon 5K (formerly Bottoms Up Avon) Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot taking place on November 28, 2024. Bring the family and some friends and start your Thanksgiving with us. Proceeds for the race benefit the Avon High School Cross Country boys and girls teams. 

Our 1st annual Bottoms Up Avon Snowflake Festival will take place December 7th, 2024.  A gathering of the community in a winter-themed venue hosted by Bottoms Up and with the help of local towns support, local businesses and local residents and proceeds from these events will support the Bottoms Up Patient Family Support fund as well as local patients living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. 

Local events - local businesses - proceeds support local hospitals and physician offices serving Avon and the surrounding communities!