We are recognizing special young athletes battling IBD who refuse to let their disease hold them back from their goals both on and off the field. Click on the picture to meet our teammates and see how you can nominate an athlete to be featured.
In partnership with the Cavs and Cleveland Clinic, AVC kicked off our “Larry’s Leaders” program where we hosted pediatric IBD patients for a night out at The Q! We were so happy to host Evan and Connor, brothers who both battle Crohn’s, plus other AVC leaders!
Click on the video to watch Noah & Larry’s special bond and broader impact for CloseUp360’s “Home Court” series. The duo was recently interviewed in New York as they hosted two fundraising events. Thank you to CloseUp360 for capturing their impact!
Athletes vs. Crohn’s & Colitis was founded in January of 2017 by Larry Nance Jr. and Noah Weber.
Both Larry and Noah were diagnosed with Crohn’s disease during their adolescent years, both were aspiring
athletes and both sought mentors with Crohn’s disease who reached their athletic potential.
Click here to read Noah’s impressive story and see how he met Larry Nance Jr,.
Click here to see Larry’s story and how he became the powerful athlete that he is today.
The Athlete’s vs Crohn’s & Colitis scholarship is given to a high school athlete “who has demonstrated qualities consistent with the belief that luck is largely a byproduct of persistence, hard work, and positive attitude in tough or unfamiliar situations.”
In 2019 Noah and Larry gave out their third annual scholarship to 2 very deserving Cleveland Clinic patients who refuse to let IBD hold them back from reaching their goals, both on and off the court!
SARAH GRINSTEAD is a senior at West Geauga High school, and was diagnosed with Crohn’s at age 14. Active in soccer, basketball, and 4H, Sarah has been accepted to the Pre-Med program at John Carrol University.
MICHAEL DASCENZO is a senior at Canfield High School and was diagnosed with Crohn’s at age 9. Active in football, basketball, and track, Michael plans to continue his studies at Kent State University in hopes of becoming an FBI agent.
Thank you Michael Angelo’s Winery for hosting our dinner, and Congratulations to Sarah, Michael, and their loving families! We are so proud to have you as a part of the AVC family
To qualify for consideration, applicants must:
Applicants that meet the qualifications above should express interest in this scholarship with their medical care team, who will communicate with AVC for consideration.
