ACTIVE NETWORK CEO DAVE ALBERGA APPOINTED TO NATIONAL BOARD OF CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION

San Diego, CA – October 31, 2007 – The Active Network's CEO, Dave Alberga has been appointed to the National Board of Trustees of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Alberga is an active member of the Foundation's Greater San Diego Chapter and has personally experienced digestive disease.

A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Alberga received a medical discharge from the Army when he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. His involvement with the Foundation stems from his belief that people can successfully battle digestive diseases and also lead very active, fulfilling lives. An avid cyclist, triathlete, sailor and mountaineer, Alberga has never allowed his diagnosis to dictate his passion for sports.

After serving as chief operating officer of the city guide business for TicketmasterOnline-CitySearch, Alberga joined The Active Network as CEO in 2000. Today, The Active Network is the leading provider of technology and marketing solutions for event organizers, community organizations and consumer brands that enable and encourage participation in the active lifestyle. Its award-winning online community, Active.com, brings together active lifestyle consumers, including members of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

"Dave's understanding of the Crohn's and colitis community is an asset to the Foundation," says Richard J. Geswell, President of the Foundation. "His dedication and commitment to drawing attention to the cause of funding critical research and improving the quality of life of people affected by these digestive diseases makes him a great addition to our National Board."

Alberga is also a board member of Running USA, a national non-profit trade organization dedicated to improving the status of road racing and long distance running in the United States. He lives with his wife, Christine, and two daughters in La Jolla, CA.

BLANK ROME'S LAWRENCE FINKELSTEIN APPOINTED TO NATIONAL BOARD OF CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION

Philadelphia, PA – October 31, 2007 – Blank Rome LLP Partner Lawrence Finkelstein has been appointed to the National Board of Trustees of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.  Mr. Finkelstein has been an active member of the Foundation since 1988, and served as President and Chairman of its Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter.  In 2000, he was honored as the Chapter's Man of the Year.

"One of Blank Rome's core values is respect for the community, and we encourage our lawyers and staff to support organizations that are personally meaningful to them," said Carl M. Buchholz, Blank Rome Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer.  "Larry has been a longtime supporter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, dedicating a significant amount of time and resources, and we commend his commitment and dedication."  

"Larry has been an active, contributing member to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation for more than 20 years," said Richard J. Geswell, President of the Foundation. "Larry's dedication and commitment to raise money to fund innovative research and improve the quality of life of people affected by these digestive diseases makes him a great addition to our National Board."

At Blank Rome, where he has been a partner for 25 years, Mr. Finkelstein advises clients on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; business succession and related planning for family owned businesses; equity and debt financing transactions for lenders, investors and businesses; joint ventures and distribution arrangements and governance matters.  He also represents investment funds in mezzanine financing transactions, and has received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Finkelstein is the president of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School undergraduate Class of 1973, and serves as a vice president and member of the Board of Trustees of the Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia.

SOMEWHERE.COM CO-FOUNDER JOEL MARGOLESE APPOINTED TO NATIONAL BOARD OF CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION

Andover, MA – October 31, 2007 – Somewhere.com President and Co-Founder Joel Margolese has been appointed to the National Board of Trustees of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

An entrepreneur in the field of market research, Margolese recently co-founded Somewhere.com, which focuses on the problem of people's online identities being spread across many social networks. He also co-founded MinutePoll, a major US provider of retail polling services using recorded voice for market research, customer satisfaction and political races.

"Margolese's expertise in communicating to various communities is essential to the Foundation and its mission of finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis," says Richard J. Geswell, President of the Foundation. "His ability to help us most effectively reach out to our constituents makes him a great addition to our National Board."

"I'm looking forward to building awareness about the Foundation and its mission to find cures for these painful and unpredictable digestive diseases," says Margolese. "I'm honored to be a part of the National Board of Trustees and collaborate with experts in the field to accomplish this mission."
 

FORMER UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITALS PRESIDENT HENRY MORDOH APPOINTED TO THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION

Pittsburgh, PA – October 31, 2007 – Former University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hospitals President, Henry Mordoh, has been appointed to the National Board of Trustees of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Mordoh is an active member of the Foundation's Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia chapter.

Nearly 20 years ago, Mordoh helped start the Chapter. The direction he provided for years after its inception—which included fundraising and financial support and resource assistance—yielded many critical resources for the local Crohn's and colitis community, such as support groups that are active today.

"Henry was instrumental in getting the Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation off the ground, providing a lifeline to this Crohn's and colitis community," says Richard J. Geswell, President of the Foundation. "His dedication and commitment to improve the quality of life of people affected by these digestive diseases makes him a great addition to our National Board."

Mordoh has been a Board member for the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, the Gateway Rehabilitation House, Shadyside Hospital Foundation, the Beckwith Foundation and Temple Sinai.

"I'm looking forward to applying my varied experiences to better the Foundation as a whole," says Mordoh. "I'm honored to be a part of the National Board of Trustees and to continue my work with the Foundation."

About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, and more than 83 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org .