Get Involved
Ocean City Guts & Glory is an opportunity to bring your organizational values to life and show your commitment to the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
There are many ways you and your companies can contribute to the success of Ocean City Guts & Glory:
Forming Corporate Teams
Forming a corporate team is a great way to engage your employees outside of work, offer leadership development opportunities, and build staff morale. If you’re interested in forming a corporate team in your community, click ‘Register’ to set up your team; you can also contact the staff partner listed on your local event page for more information and support.
Matching Gifts
A matching gift doubles the participation, doubles the benefit, and spreads the positive message that you can make a significant and lasting impact on the Foundation’s mission-critical research, education, and support programs. Email us at matchinggifts@crohnscolitisfoundation.org to find out more.
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Become a Sponsor
Our corporate sponsors commit their time, money, and resources to help fund cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
When you become a sponsor, we can:
Place your product or service in front of the greater IBD community!
Give you direct access to powerful prospective customers. Share your efforts of corporate responsibility and community involvement. "
Volunteer at our Event
Volunteers are the heroes behind the scenes working hard to help Foundation staff create a fun, engaging experience for our event. While there are many ways to volunteer, our greatest need is on event day. Volunteer opportunities include helping set up/break down the event, greeting & checking in walkers, handing out incentives, cheering on participants, and general logistics.
Without our volunteers, we could not provide the highest level of support that the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) community deserves.
Please email Lucille Tarsitano at LTarsitano@crohnscolitisfoundation.org for more information or to sign up to volunteer
Benefits of Supporting The Foundation
In return, you, your organization and your employees will benefit as well, through:
- Increased community visibility: Demonstrate your corporate responsibility and be recognized as a company who is committed to supporting your community.
- Improved employee morale and retention: Employees whose companies support cause-related issues are more likely to be loyal to their employers. 74% say their job is more fulfilling when they are given opportunities to make a positive impact at work. Turnover dropped by 57% in employee groups connected to their companies' giving and volunteering efforts.
- Team-building: Working together in a fun, social environment can enhance camaraderie and build better working relationships among employees.
- Leadership development opportunities: Provide interested employees the chance to develop their leadership skills by taking on the role of Team Captain.
- Working together for good: From executives to interns, everyone in your organization can know they are making a positive impact on the lives of families in their community.
