Crohn?s disease walk founders aim to reach $250,000 goal

For Millersville resident Melissa Blood, lacing up her walking shoes for Sunday morning?s charity walk for Crohn?s disease was about more than just raising money to find a cure for the chronic condition.

“It?s really good to be with other people who know what this is like,” said Blood, who was diagnosed at 13 with the chronic intestinal disease that causes debilitating diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fatigue.