My name is Sophia Levine, and I'm a junior in high school in southern California. I’ve had IBD since I was 6 years old, being originally diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and recently re-diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. I’ve been passionate about advocating for those with IBD since I was young, participating in Take Steps and speaking at events. This illness has had a significant impact on my life, and through my AP Lang class, I decided to start a passion project about the isolation IBD can cause young kids and teens to feel, and how we can eliminate it. I hoped to use this project to spread awareness and advocate for kids with IBD. ​In association with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, I’m part of the first ever Take Steps Youth Leadership Committee.
Take a look at my passion project website if you felt inspired by the video!
youthibdadvocacy.weebly.com/