On Monday night, Cleveland Browns guard Michael Dunn’s first steps on the field against the Denver Broncos will be special for the veteran.
Dunn’s cleats will adorn the Chron’s and Colitis Foundation as part of the NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats. The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
Dunn was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at the start of the season. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers and inflammation across the digestive tract. Dunn battled the symptoms during training camp.
Dunn lost thirty pounds in training camp as he competed through the grueling summer workouts while struggling to eat and refuel. Dunn relied on intravenous therapy to rehydrate throughout camp.
After the team returned from the Greenbrier, the training staff eventually got Dunn to the hospital. Dunn was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at University Hospital. He stayed there for four days at the hospital with his wife learning about the autoimmune disease and how to manage it. The couple discovered the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation during their stay.
Dunn started the season on the NFL’s reserve/non-football illness as he started to manage his illness. Dunn returned to the team in October and has seen plenty of action. The utility lineman has started two games and played all seven since his return.
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