Nearly Half a Million Dollars Raised for Crohn's & Colitis Research
Fishing tournament engages law firms from across the country

Miami, FL - June 2, 2008 - The 2008 Gibraltar Private Keymorada Invitational Fishing Tournament to benefit The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America has just concluded and is proud to announce that it has raised more than $492,000 for the Foundation.  Along with its numerous Sponsors, over 253 law firms throughout Florida and the United States have joined forces to raise awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. 

These law firms, which usually go head to head in the courtroom, have found common ground in the battle against these debilitating diseases that often afflict children.  The 2008 Law Firm Challenge Champion was Grossman Roth, P.A., of Miami. The Tournament was the brainchild of two brothers, Mitchell and Glenn Widom, both attorneys in Miami, who have co-chaired the event since 2005 after Mitch's daughter, Taylor, was diagnosed with Crohn's. 

In only four years, thanks to the incredible support of the Tournament's Sponsors, Participants and Guides, the Keymorada has raised over $1.3 million for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.  In fact, the Tournament recently won an award at the Foundation's national conference in New York for "The Most Unique Event in the Country." The Tournament takes place each year during the second week of May at the Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada, Florida. 

If you're interested in fishing, participating as a Law Firm Challenger or as a Tournament Sponsor, more information can be found on the Tournament's website at: http://www.keymoradafishing.com or by e-mailing Mitch Widom at mwidom@lilzin.com or Glenn Widom at gwidom@sghpa.com.

About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery.  These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18.  Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.

About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
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 81 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes 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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