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How Do UC Success?

Living with UC means getting through the tough days, and enjoying the good ones. We want to celebrate how you creatively express your life with UC, and share your inspiring story with the UC community.

Introducing the 2010 "Express How UC Success"
Contest Grand Prize Winners!

    Congratulations to our five Grand Prize winners! This year's contest entrants inspired the UC community with their creative and courageous stories. Thanks to all who entered; view the Grand Prize winners' stories now.

"The Winner of Life"

"By sharing her story, we hope to help one or perhaps many." —Bob H.
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Life Is a Journey

"Life is a journey..." —Nicole D.
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"Oscar the Pouch"

"Our family used humor to cope with the struggle of UC." —Steven W.
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Racquetball Release

"Racquetball, oh swift and hard/My stresses are quick to discard." —Victoria H.
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Color Your Life Outside the Lines

"Don't ever let UC outline or define your life or who you are!" —Nathan K.
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"Laughter Is My Best Medicine"

"The most important tip I have for UC patients is be honest with yourself about your condition." —Jenny S.
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Pride and Accomplishment

"Life is ever so much more powerful than UC." —Maureen A.
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Insight and Optimism

"I am an optimist. After all, I am a survivor."
—Elizabeth C.
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Forgetting Fear, Living Life

"The keys for living with UC are prayer, education, eating right, exercise, and a good sense of humor." —Pamela J.
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Writing a New Chapter

"My story has changed—for the better." —Patty K.
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Words to Live By

"I will motivate, inspire, and encourage." —Shervin S.
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Small Changes. Big Success.

"Success can be found in seemingly small accomplishments." —Tracy H.
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