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Bike rider hopes cure is found for Crohn's disease

...to raise awareness and money for the research, education, and advocacy work of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America."I am making the ride to show support for my daughter, Rhonda,'' said Miller.

Her daughter was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age 5.Rhonda Miller, now 20 and a sophomore at Miami University, said she will go along as part of the supporting crew to help the riders."I will probably be handing out water and stuff,'' Rhonda said.

She had a liver transplant in 2004, necessitated by the disease."I am actually doing very well, since the surgery,'' she said.Crohn's disease is a chronic disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive tract.

"I feel I am getting in shape.

We are supposed to ride 70 miles a day in the bike ride.''She has to get sponsors to help raise a minimu...

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