ACT in action.

New look. Same mission. As Achieving Cures Together moves into its second decade of advancing microbiome…

Looking to take your training to the next level? Whether you’re a first time runner or a seasoned marathoner, there are a variety of options to assist you in prepping for race day.

On world IBD Day, Ulcerative Colitis patient, Kristen, shares her experience with Ulcerative Colitis. “During the hardest parts of my medical journey, I would say that other people who have been through it or understood in some way have been the most supportive. And the community that you build with other patients and people involved is really what gets you through those hardest times.”‍

Your Impact in Action: Explore upcoming events and the latest research updates in ACT’s spring newsletter.

Since 2016, ACT community members have taken strides at the Twin Cities Marathon to advocate for microbiome research and raise funds for its advancement. Amanda, an Ulcerative Colitis patient, University of Minnesota Microbiota Therapeutics Team researcher, and ACT runner shares her perspective: “I’ve really loved this whole experience from being a patient, being a researcher, and being a runner for ACT. Every single dollar, every single bit of help that anybody provides to ACT is truly changing lives and it’s really transforming and moving this field of microbiome research forward. It’s really exciting and I welcome everybody to be a part of that.”

We want to extend a huge thank you to our Achieving Cures Together community. 2025 has been nothing short of inspiring; ACT celebrated our 10th birthday, funded the first year of an Ulcerative Colitis clinical trial at the University of Minnesota, and raised over $650,000 through the incredible generosity of the ACT community. Read more about how your partnership is fueling the advancement of Microbiota Transplant Therapy research, providing hope to patients and their families, and ultimately saving lives.