Cheering Despite Crohn’s
Cheering Despite Crohn’s
This guest interview comes from a young girl who didn’t let a Crohn’s diagnosis take away her strength and spirit. Read about how Crohn’s has changed her life, why she’ll never give up on her dreams, and her advice for other kids going through the same thing.
GBM: Let’s start by having you introduce yourself.
Shaye: My name is Shaye and I’m 11 years old. In September of 2012, I considered myself a very active girl – I was on an elite-level cheerleading team, playing rep soccer, on the diving team, and I had just landed a role in a Christmas pantomime (play). It seems like a lot for anyone, but this was a normal lifestyle for me. I love being active and being involved in things.
GBM: What is your diagnosis?
Shaye: I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease a few months after I started noticing symptoms. My diagnosis was in May 2013, but I first went to the doctor earlier in...