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Press Room

This section features:

• Media contacts
• Press releases
• PSA campaigns
• Fact sheets about Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and CCFA
• Patient stories

		MEDIA: For information and interview requests, contact Anna Radev at aradev@ccfa.org, (646) 943-7430, or on her cell at (646) 717-6212; or contact Erin Mulvey Stoeber at estoeber@ccfa.org, (646) 943-7458, or on her cell at (347) 899-5479. For a local contact, find the chapter nearest you.

		July 12, 2011 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Seeks IBD Patients for Internet-Based National Study June 13, 2011 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Overhauls Social Media Presence to Amplify Awareness and Build Support   May 13, 2011 National Experts Address Pediatric Crohn's Disease During Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Interactive Teleconference/Webcast April 15, 2011 Pearl Jam Lead Helps Spread the Word About CCFA's Take Steps Walks: Records Radio Public Service Announcements April 4, 2011 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Launches Web Site Empowering Patients to Better Manage Disease April 4, 2011 Charity Cycling Training Program Opens Registration for Fall Ontario, Canada Race April 1, 2011 Triathlon Training for Novice and Seasoned Athletes Helps Change the Lives of Digestive Disease Patients: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Introduces Team Challenge Triathlon Training for September's TriRock San Diego March 22, 2011 Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Signs Up for Half Marathon with Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Team Challenge Program in Seattle: Lead Guitarist Signs on to Help Change the Lives of Digestive Disease Patients March 18, 2011 New Congressional Caucus Addresses Inflammatory Bowel Disease Issues February 28, 2011 CCFA Launches Live Webinar Series for Health Care Professionals in March & April January 11, 2011 Team Challenge Endurance Training Program Generates $8 Million for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation in 2010: Program offers runners and walkers the ability to make a difference in the lives of digestive disease patients in 2011 through its world-class destination race training December 13, 2010 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Awards Three Leaders from the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Scientific Community December 8, 2010 Quality of Life for Pediatric Patients with IBD Fuels Clinical Research:Clinical research studies to be presented at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's 2010 professional conference examine health-related quality of life in pediatric population November 17, 2010 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation to Testify at Public Hearings on Proposed Revisions to ADA Regulations: Foundation to Address the Need of Restroom Access for Digestive Disease Patients November 15, 2010 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Adds New Features to Online Inflammatory Bowel Disease Community October 20, 2010 HLN Meteorologist Recommits to Raise Public Awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases September 7, 2010 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Hosts Educational Program on Emerging Advances in Crohn's Disease Treatments September 1, 2010 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Clinical & Research Conference, Endorsed by Leading Gastroenterology Professional Organizations August 30, 2010 The Leona M. & Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $10 Million in Grants to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America: Funds to Expand Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research August 20, 2010 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Expands Library of Patient Materials June 28, 2010 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Hosts Educational Programs on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Across the Country June 23, 2010 Team Challenge Runners & Walkers Raise $1.8 Million for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Research, Education & Support Initiatives: Participants to Cross the Finish Line at Inaugural 13.1 Marathon® Boston Race on Sunday May 24, 2010 Corporate Partners Commit to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Mission to Cure Digestive Diseases: Centocor Ortho Biotech, Lifeway Kiefr, and Shire Sign On As Take Steps Walk Corporate Supporters May 21, 2010 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation National Event Helping Women Manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Two Women Physician Experts and Researchers in IBD on Interactive Webcast/Teleconference     May 18, 2010 POP ROCK BAND Honor Society Drummer Advocates for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients on Capitol Hill in Conjunction with World IBD Day May 18, 2010 Team Challenge Introduces Cycling Training Program Benefiting Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: Virtual Informational Meetings Taking Place First Week in June April 29, 2010 First Annual Observance of World IBD Day Draws Awareness to Growing Global Incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease March 9, 2010 National Event Addresses Breakthroughs in Crohn's & Colitis Research: National Expert & Researcher Answers Key Questions on Interactive Webcast/Teleconference March 3, 2010 Hit Series Actor Speaks Out to Lead Charge to Cure Digestive Diseases: '24' and 'Mentalist' Star, Gregory Itzin's Public Service Announcements Highlight Community-Based Awareness through Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Take Steps Walks February 11, 2010 Third Annual Celebrating UC Success Contest to Reach Thousands of Ulcerative Colitis Patients Nationwide January 28, 2010 Pro Quarterback David Garrard Raises $180,000 for Crohn's Disease Education and Research During 2009 Football Season January 7, 2010 Inaugural 13.1 Marathon® Boston to Benefit Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: Summer 2010 Race to Raise Awareness & Funds for Digestive Diseases December 17, 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Presents National Science Awards to Clinical and Scientific Thought-Leaders in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases November 18, 2009 National Youth Leadership Council member wins $5K for CCFA October 3, 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Launches New Web Site to Commence Take Steps Walk Season: Walkers Can Take the Step that Counts Using New Interactive Features September 24, 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Opens DNA Data Bank: Powerful New Resource to Advance Understanding of Disease Genetics September 23, 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Supporter Makes Pledge Around Slocum's TOUR Championship Performance: Funds to Benefit Pediatric Digestive Disease Patients in Georgia September 21, 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Encourages More Virtual Event Participants: Thousands Already Helped Foundation Raise Funds for Research & Support Legislation September 10, 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Issues Annual Report: Voices of Progress Highlights Accomplishments During Financially Challenging Environment September 9, 2009 Pro Quarterback David Garrard Aims to Score Big For Crohn's Disease During the 2009 Football Season August 4, 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Selects Leading Cal Tech Digestive Disease Researcher for New Prestigious Award July 1, 2009 CCFA Teams Up with Scott Speed, NASCAR Driver and Ulcerative Colitis Patient to Help Raise Awareness of and Funds with Take Steps Fundraising Contest June 24, 2009 CCFA's Clinical Alliance Presents Findings Related to Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients Being Treated for IBD June 24, 2009 Starlight and CCFA Unveil Enhanced Web Resource for Young Adults with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis June 24, 2009 CCFA and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Announce 2009 Celebrating UC Success Contest Winners: Winners awarded with trip to California to participate in the Foundation's Orange County Take Steps event June 22, 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Team Challenge Highlights Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas: Team Challenge named Official Charity Training Program of Inaugural Event May 28, 2009 Over $400,000 Raised for Digestive Disease Research through Fishing Tournament: Engages Law Firms from Across the Country May 28, 2009 HLN Meteorologist to Raise Public Awareness of Digestive Diseases: Morning Express with Robin Meade's Van Dillen Signs on as Honorary Chairman of Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Team Challenge Half Marathon Training Program May 20, 2009 National Expert Addresses Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risks and Treatments During Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Interactive Teleconference/Webcast: Registration Open for June 9 Event May 11, 2009 Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's "IBD Day on the Hill" Ushers in Important Bipartisan Bill in US Congress: Legislation Seeks to Expand Federal Funding for Digestive Disease Research May 6, 2009 The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America and Shire Launch Virtual "IBD March on the Hill" to Increase Funding for Digestive Disease Research: Virtual March Connects "IBD Day on the Hill" Advocates in Washington, D.C. with Online Supporters April 21, 2009 The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Granted $5.6 million by The Leona M. & Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust: Funds to Support Research Toward a Cure April 21, 2009 Leading Gastroenterologist Answers Questions on Key Controversial Topics in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases During Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Interactive Teleconference/Webcast: Registration Open for May 7 Event April 2, 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Welcomes New Leaders to Executive Board March 18, 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation National Board Chair Addresses U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee: Advocates for Funding of Critical Digestive Disease Research March 11, 2009 Celebrating UC Success Contest Seeks to Educate and Inspire Ulcerative Colitis Patients: Ulcerative Colitis Quick Tips Contest Winners will be Awarded Travel to CCFA California Event   February 24, 2009 Diet, Nutrition & Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Interactive Webcast/Teleconference Featuring Expert Physician and Dietician Explains Connection February 24, 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Introduces Social Media Application to Advance Its Mission January 13, 2009 TV Soap Opera Veteran Speaks Out to Lead Charge to Cure Digestive Diseases: Actor John J. York's Public Service Announcements Highlight Community-Based Fundraising through Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Take Steps Walks January 12, 2008 Registration Open for Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & Half Marathon: Zappos.com Presenting Sponsor - Crohn's & Colitis Team Challenge Official Charity for Inaugural 2009 Rock 'n' Roll Event December 5, 2008 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Presents National Science Awards to Clinical and Scientific Thought-Leaders in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases November 10, 2008 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Empowers Patients to Better Manage Disease: Online Community Features New Tools to Help Patients Manage Digestive Disease
		November 3, 2008 Research Presentations to Focus on Advances in Biologic Therapy for IBD: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Annual conference to present emerging research and clinical treatment options October 10, 2008 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Names Two-Time PGA TOUR Champion National Spokesperson: Heath Slocum signs on to fight debilitating digestive diseases impacting millions of Americans September 5, 2008 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Funded Research Finds Potential New Path to Cure September 4, 2008 Pro Quarterback David Garrard Looks to Run Up the Score Against Crohn's Disease During the 2008 Football Season: Centocor, Inc. Will Donate $10,000 for Each Touchdown Garrard Scores in 2008 to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America September 2, 2008 2009 Half Marathon Training Program to Benefit Research into Debilitating Digestive Diseases August 25, 2008 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation National Walk Program Raises Over $6 Million for Digestive Disease Research, Education, and Support August 18, 2008 Webcast Teaches Crohn's & Colitis Patients How to Build a Personal Support Network, Find Local Resources, Cope with Stress and More July 21, 2008 Scientists Define 21 New Genes Associated with Crohn's Disease July 20, 2008 Millions Raised for the Foundation through Endurance Training Program: Hundreds cross the finish line in California Wine Country for a cure June 2, 2008 New Community Web Site Connects Digestive Disease Patients to Critical Support June 2, 2008 Fishing tournament engages law firms from across the country May 28, 2008 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Teams Up with Center for Genome Sciences at Washington University to Transform Understanding of the Role of Gut Microbes in Digestive Health and Inflammatory Bowel Disease May 14, 2008 "Celebrating UC Success" Announces Essay Contest Winners April 21, 2008 Mayo Clinic Professor of Medicine to Lead Interactive Teleconference to address patients and caregivers on new and upcoming Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis treatments Archived press releases

		CCFA Awareness Video (requires Quicktime to view) Heath Slocum, PGA Tour Champion: Radio Campaign John J. York, General Hospital: Take Steps Walk Radio Campagin Symptoms: Television and Radio Campaign Duets: Television Campaign Mike McCready: Rock Radio Campaign Barbara Bush: Television Campaign

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updated 3-22-11