Although, America is considered to be among the richest nations on the planet there are many Americans that have health problems that they are struggling through. There are many health campaigns going around in the United States that focus on how people can improve their lifestyle and get rid of the health problems that they are going through. For this many celebrities and popularity icons are coming forward to help people participate in various campaigns that can help them to bring change to the health conditions all over America. Recently, Casey Abrams announces finalists in National Disease Awareness Campaign who have a chance to win the final prize.

Casey Abrams rose to popularity when he was first seen on television in American Idol Season 10. He had some issues with his health at that time and he suffered through ulcerative colitis but he went ahead and continued the show but lost on sixth position. Now, he is back in action and this time he is appealing to the people of America to vote for finalists of IBD Icons for 2011. He is helping IBD Icons to raise awareness for inflammatory bowel disease and to celebrate their courage and persistence. He said that there are many people who go through IBD problems but they still continue to pursue their dreams and ambitions which is really good thing. It is said that Casey Abrams may shave his beard to raise IBD awareness.

He is also working hard to bring to light some facts that people do not know about inflammatory bowel disease. He is using his time to focus on fact that chronic digestive diseases and Crohn’s disease is also connected with IBD in some ways. He has appealed to the people to send in their personal stories about IBD and win the final prize which is winning a trip to Las Vegas with Casey performing live on stage.