Warren Sulmasy Joins the Fight Against Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
31 January 2013 - 4:57AM
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Warren Sulmasy Joins the Fight Against Crohn's Disease and
Ulcerative Colitis
NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Having
struggled with Crohn's Disease since the early 90's, Warren
Sulmasy joined the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
(CCFA) in January 2013 to help find a
cure for those who struggle with the chronic diseases.
In the early 90's, Sulmasy's health began to deteriorate over a
period of several months. He lost, 50 pounds and was constantly
fatigued. He endured rounds of tests and medication from 12
different doctors until he was finally diagnosed with Crohn's
Disease.
At this point in time, he was forced to take a couple years off
work because the disease was debilitating. By researching the
disease and with the help of his doctor, they were finally able to
find the right combination of medicines and strict diet so he could
live a healthy productive life.
Crohn's disease was not popularly known and treated at the time
Sulmasy was diagnosed. It is this reason that he not only made a
donation but became a member of the CCFA. His wish is for society
and doctors to become even more informed on the subject matter and
that a cure can be found in the near future.
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are painful diseases that
affect about 1.4 million Americans. These diseases are not
selective as they affect adults and children alike. These incurable
illnesses can have severe complications that can lead to patients
having to endure surgery or being diagnosed with colon cancer.
About Warren Sulmasy
Warren Sulmasy attended Franklin and Marshall
College in Pennsylvania and
graduated in 1984 with a major in mathematics. After graduation, he
moved to New York to work on Wall
Street as a floor trader for the American stock exchange. In the
mid 90's he started a day trading firm while teaching securities
trading strategies at the New York Institute of Finance. He is
currently the founder and CEO of Trinus Investment Partners.
Family and successful businessman, Sulmasy was born and raised on
the East Coast. Son of a New York
police officer and stay-at-home mother.
His older brother Daniel Sulmasy is
a renowned bioethicist who currently sits on the United States
President's Bioethics council. His sister Cathy Sulmasy is a real estate agent in
Darien, Ct. His other brother
Glenn Sulmasy is a captain in the
Coast Guard and an expert on national security who advised the
current administration on national security issues.
About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's mission is to
cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the
quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the
percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more
than 80 cents of every dollar the
Foundation spends going to mission-critical programs. The
Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that
monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau's Wise
Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of
Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the
Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org.
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