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"David's ongoing commitment to raising awareness of Crohn's disease is commendable and his story is inspirational," said Richard Geswell, President of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. "Through this continued partnership with Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. on the In the Zone for Crohn's program, we look forward to enhancing a number of our educational and research programs to ultimately improve the lives of patients struggling with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis on a daily basis."

Despite Crohn's disease, Garrard continues to succeed on the field and has scored nearly 50 touchdowns over the past three seasons for the Jaguars. Garrard is entering his third season as their full-time starting quarterback.

(David Garrard is compensated for his participation in the "In the Zone for Crohn's" campaign, which is sponsored by Centocor Ortho Biotech.)

About David Garrard

David Garrard knows first hand the painful, debilitating and often embarrassing effects of Crohn's disease. Prior to the 2004 football season, Garrard began experiencing the excruciating symptoms associated with the disease, lost a significant amount of weight and missed several weeks of pre-season training. Following his diagnosis, David underwent surgery and, in consultation with his doctor, began a treatment regimen. David returned to the playing field by the start of the 2004 season and in 2007 led the team to its first playoff win in eight years.

About Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract, affects approximately 500,000 Americans, including approximately 100,000 pediatric patients. The cause of Crohn's disease is not known, but the disease is associated with an abnormality of
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