Photo Story

The following photos graphically illustrate Phil's battle with ulcerative colitis and IBD. For media professionals, high resolution photos are available for download.

This picture was taken two weeks after I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I had already lost about twenty-five pounds. (March 1999)	Download Hi-Res Image
Pictured with my brother, Mark, I  was in the midst of a major flare-up, but few people knew about my illness. My weight had dropped more than thirty pounds. (September 1999)	Download Hi-Res Image
This was taken a few hours after my proctocolectomy surgery. (November 10, 2000)	Download Hi-Res Image
I spent a lot of time shuffling through the halls of the Cleveland Clinic. This trip, I was accompanied by my buddy, Jim McDaniel. (November 2000)	Download Hi-Res Image
A survivor of IBD, I enjoy a full and active life. My wife, Susan, and I enjoyed a few days on the slopes of our favorite ski town, Steamboat Springs, CO! (December 2001)	Download Hi-Res Image
I am healthy again! Now I am volunteering with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America to help find a cure for IBD. I am pictured with Rodger DeRose, CEO of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. (November 2002)	Download Hi-Res Image
My family is my inspiration for finding a cure for IBD. From left, Sophie, Sarah, Joe, Susan and me. (August 2003) Download Hi-Res Image

If you would like a review copy of Phil's book or need other resources, contact us at:

Marilynn T. Mobley
mtm@acornpr.com
+1.770.578.6002
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+1.270.365.1536
Susan is in the Central U.S. time zone