Darren Fletcher explains Ulcerative Colitis illness

Published: 10 February 2014

Manchester United's Darren Fletcher speaking about his battle with Ulcerative Colitis and his successful return to the Premier League team, at the launch of United for Colitis, a new charity initiative in aid of Crohn's & Colitis UK.

Watch the video on the BBC Sport website

The first United for Colitis gala charity dinner takes place on 27th March 2014 at Old Trafford. Please visit www.unitedforcolitis.co.uk to book a table or make a donation.

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