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Sawyer at Crohn’s and Colitis Take Steps walk holding green ribbon for IBD awareness

You Can Make a Difference

Support kids living with Crohn’s disease and IBD through infusion bags, volunteer projects, and our annual Take Steps Walk. Every action brings hope, comfort, and progress toward a cure.

Volunteers packing infusion day comfort bags filled with fun items for kids with IBD to brighten treatment visits

Ways to Help

Friends packing care writing notes to put in the infusion day bags for children undergoing Crohn’s disease treatment

Make Infusion Bags

Pack comfort and fun for kids during infusion treatments

LEARN MORE
group of smiling volunteers supporting Strides for Sawyer nonprofit encouraging involvement in pediatric Crohn’s disease and IBD awareness with 150 packed bags

Host a Packing Party

Gather friends, a school, or your company to pack bags together

HOST A PARTY
Walkers raising awareness and funds for Crohn’s and colitis research at a Take Steps Walk event

Walk with Us

Walk with Team Strides for Sawyer on April 18, 2026 in Coconut Grove

JOIN THE WALK

Infusion Bags

Teenager with infusion day care bag filled with comforting items while receiving treatment for pediatric IBD and showing off the lego figurines he built f a popsicle, avocado, taco and cupcake

bring comfort

Infusion days can be long, tiring, and overwhelming for kids with IBD. Our infusion bags are care packages filled with age appropriate items that bring comfort, distraction, and joy during treatment.

Each bag is a reminder that a child is seen, supported, and never alone.

what are infusion bags?

Infusion bags are given to kids during IV treatments for Crohn’s disease and IBD. They help make treatment days feel a little lighter and a lot more hopeful.

illustrated checklist style icons showing fun items such as crayons, activity books, fidget toy, and encouraging note for infusion day bags

What's Inside?

Though every bag is different and varies by age range, here is a general list of what we include. All items are new, clean, and IBD approved.

Want to see our current wishlist?

01

Squishies, stickers and fidgets

02

Legos & other small toys

03

Activity books & painting cards

04

Handwritten personal encouragement message

Packing Parties

Volunteers and community members packing infusion day care bags for children living with Crohn’s disease and IBD

Host an Infusion Bag Packing Party

Packing parties are a fun and meaningful way for families, schools, teams, and organizations to give back together. Host a party at your home, school, workplace, or community space and assemble infusion bags as a group.

We provide guidance on suggested supplies, quantities, and how to make your event easy, impactful, and educational.

PERFECT FOR: Schools and student groups, Sports teams, Community organizations, Corporate volunteer events, Birthday or service projects

How a Packing Party Works

01

Sign Up

Tell us your group size, date, and location

02

Gather Supplies

Use our suggested list of hopsital and IBD approved items

03

Pack Together

We bring our easy to follow bag packing system:  Easily assemble bags, add encouragement notes, and have fun doing good for others

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Delivery Plan

We coordinate drop off details so your bags reach kids who need them

Walk With Us

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Take Steps Logo

April 18, 2026

Regatta Park,
Coconut Grove

Join Team Strides for Sawyer at the Crohn’s and Colitis Take Steps Walk. Every step raises awareness and every dollar raised supports research and progress toward better treatments and a cure.

Team from Strides for Sawyer walking at Crohn’s and Colitis Take Steps event with community supporters raising awareness
Sawyer holding his chin with big sunglasses on looking at the camera

why we walk

Sawyer was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease at just nine years old. What started as hospital visits became a mission to help other kids facing the same fight. We walk to turn his journey into hope, awareness, and progress toward a cure.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Teen volunteers gathered together packing infusion day bags

    Yes. Schools, companies, teams, and community groups are welcome. We will help you plan supplies, quantities, and next steps.

  • You can support from anywhere by hosting a packing party, fundraising, or sharing awareness online. If you are local, we can also connect you to hands on opportunities.
  • We currently create bags for the following age groups:

    - Preschool (Ages 3-5)
    - Elementary School (Ages 6-12)
    - Teen (Ages 13-18)
  • YES!  You can donate specific items from our wish list and we will assemble the bags.
  • Use the Walk With Us button below to register with Team Strides for Sawyer.

Ready to Get Involved?

Choose how you want to help and we will follow up with next steps. Thank you for bringing comfort, awareness, and hope to kids living with Crohn’s disease and IBD.

Contact Info

(305) 773-9826

stridesforsawyer.com

Instagram: @stridesforsawyer

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