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Parent's and Teacher's Guides to IBDHaving a chronic illness is difficult for anyone, but for children, it can be an even bigger challenge. Both parents and teachers need to understand the effect of IBD on kids. Our new brochures discuss disease information, lifestyle modifications, emotional and social support, school accommodations, and more. Order a brochure today.
Run, Walk, and Rock the Strip in Vegas! Experience the flat, fast, and famed Las Vegas strip at the December 5 Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon with Team Challenge, CCFA's half marathon training and fundraising program and official charity of this race. Participate in a 16-week professional training program designed to meet your unique "walk or run" fitness needs. When you join Team Challenge, you'll also help raise critical dollars for research, education, and support programs to help the 1.4 million people suffering from Crohn's and colitis. Get started now at an information meeting taking place in August nationwide. When you attend a meeting, you'll meet a coach, talk to a CCFA staff person, and learn more about how Team Challenge can help you and help others! Find a meeting near you today!
Facebook Users Choose Celebrating UC Success Grand Prize WinnersCCFA recently announced the five grand prize winners from the third annual Celebrating UC Success Contest, a program that was created to honor those who have found personal ways to manage their ulcerative colitis (UC). By sharing their UC experience in creative ways, participants were able to educate and inspire other patients and UC supporters to find hope and peace for dealing with the disease. Each of the winners, voted on by over 1,000 Facebook users, opened up about what UC Success means to them. Their heart-warming and life-learning lessons are an inspiration to us all! Meet the winners here.
Educational Opportunity: Updates about Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis The free program, "Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What Every Patient Needs to Know" is being held in a city near you this year. Join local experts for tips on managing your disease, and recognizing symptoms, as well as information about current therapies, and new research. All patients, family members, caregivers, and community members are welcome to attend this event, hosted by CCFA. Find a location near you and sign up today.
Important Health Care Information for Patients!A New Government Health-Care Reform Web site, www.healthcare.gov, allows individuals to search for public and private health insurance plans. The site produces a detailed list of potential coverage options from among 5,500 private plans, as well as the full array of federal and state programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. On July 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the establishment of a new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) that will offer coverage to uninsured Americans who have been unable to obtain health coverage because of a pre-existing health condition. For more information about how the plan is being administered where you live, visit www.healthcare.gov or read our FAQ about health care reform.
Take Action Now: Urge your Legislators to Support IBD BillAdvocates around the country are working to support the IBD Research and Awareness Act which currently has 110 co-sponsors in the House and Senate. We need your help to advocate for passage of this important piece of legislation that will help the 1.4 million Americans with IBD. Please contact your legislators now and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 2275 (House bill number) and S. 981 (Senate bill number). Take action now! | | |
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