Hi, I'm Peter Timbs from Big Brother.

I've recently joined forces with the Australian Crohn's and Colitis Association (Queensland) Inc. (ACCAQ) to help generate public awareness and understanding about Crohn's.

I've been living with this debilitating disease for 13 years. During this time, Crohn's has had a major impact on my quality of life.

But despite the problems, Crohn's is something to be lived with and certainly nothing to be ashamed of.

One of the keys to coping with Crohn's is being able to talk about what you are going through.

By going public, I hope to help other people feel more comfortable with Crohn's, so that they too can talk openly about this disease.

That's where ACCAQ can help. If you need someone to talk to or want the latest information give them a call on (07) 5437 7662