**Registration for the Winston Salem education program is still open!  Please note that the location has changed.  Click here to register!**

We Need YOUR Help!!

Support Group Facilitators Needed!

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to serve as support group facilitators in areas near Asheville, Greenville and Rockingham, North Carolina.  We are also looking for volunteers to start up groups in areas near Florence, Myrtle Beach and Spartanburg, South Carolina.   If you're interested in applying to facilitate a group in your area, then please contact Tewanna Sanders at (877) 632-1611 or tsanders@ccfa.org.  We rely on the dedication of volunteers to keep our CCFA support groups up and running, so please consider becoming a support group facilitator so that this valuable service is available to patients in your local area.

Special Event Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to serve as committee members for our Chapter's special events this fall.  Committee members play a pivotal role in the success of fundraising events, so it's vital that we have your help!  If you're interested in joining the planning committee for one of the following fundraisers, then please contact Angela Parks at (877) 632-1611 or aparks@ccfa.org.  Help make a difference and impact your local community by joining one of the Carolinas Chapter's unique special events! We look forward to welcoming you aboard. 

Gourmet Gala
September 13, 2009
Durham, North Carolina

Paint the Town Red, White & Blues
November 14, 2009
Charlotte, North Carolina

	July 26, 2009 - July 31, 2009  Camp Oasis at Victory Junction July 26 – 31, 2009 Randleman, North Carolina CCFA Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp program that's mission is to enrich the lives of children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by providing a safe and supportive camp community.  CCFA and Victory Junction are offering this wonderful opportunity at no cost to the camper's family. The Carolinas session of Camp Oasis is now closed.  We are no longer accepting applications.  For more information, please contact Tewanna Sanders at 877.632.1611 or tsanders@ccfa.org. This program made possible by: Don't see your company name?  Contact Angela Parks at 704.332.1611 or aparks@ccfa.org to learn how you can contribute to this worthwhile program.
	September 13, 2009 Sunday, September 13, 2009 Six o'clock in the evening Hilton Raleigh-Durham at RTP  4810 Page Creek Lane Durham, North Carolina 27709 The Carolinas Chapter is pleased to present this exciting philanthropic event to the Triangle!  At the Gourmet Gala, guests will have a blast while treating their palates to the many signature dishes offered by some of the area's most renowned culinary masters while perusing our menu of fine auction items and packages.  We're certain to have something for everyone! So mark your calendar and join us for the 5th Annual Gourmet Gala and help CCFA raise funds to send area children to Camp Oasis at Victory Junction, a week long summer camp designed specifically for children suffering from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.   So join us on September 13 for an evening of charity and awareness while giving a child the gift of fun! This is event is black tie optional.  Tickets are $75 per person.  Sponsorship tables are available.  Don't see your company name?  For more information or to learn about sponsorship opportunities for this year's Gourmet Gala, please conatct Angela Parks at 877.632.1611 or aparks@ccfa.org.
	November 14, 2009 November 14, 2009 8:00pm - 11:00pm The Atrium Uptown Two Wachovia Center Charlotte, North Carolina The Carolinas Chapter is excited to present this fun-filled event to Charlotte!  Paint the Town Red, White & Blues is an evening of charity and awareness featuring local art, fine red and white wine selections, choice beer varieties, live entertainment from U-Phonik, tasty catered treats and a fabulous silent auction—with all proceeds benefiting Camp Oasis, a summer camp designed specifically for children suffering from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Cocktail attire is appropriate for this event.  Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.  Sponsorship tables are available.  Online registration will be available at a later date. Hosted by CCFA's Young Professionals Group Don't see your company name?  For more information or to learn about sponsorship opportunities for this year's Paint the Town Red, White & Blues, please conatct Angela Parks at 877.632.1611 or aparks@ccfa.org.
	December 6, 2009 Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon December 6, 2009 Team Challenge has made its debut in the Carolinas!  Team Challenge is an endurance training program that challenges you to conquer a half marathon while raising crucial dollars to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Run or walk—we don't discriminate—along the electrifying Vegas strip this winter and do something you never thought you could do while helping the 1.4 million Americans with Crohn's and colitis win back their lives. Informational Meetings 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2009 – Morrison Regional Library 7015 Morrison Boulevard, Charlotte NC 28211 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009 – North County Regional Library 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville NC 28078 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009 – Carmel Library 6624 Walsh Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28226 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2009 – Healthy Home Market 2707 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209 Kickoff Party 6:00 p.m. Info. Meeting; 7:00 p.m. Kickoff Party Tuesday, August 25th 2009 – Strike City Charlotte 210 E. Trade Street Suite D-164, Charlotte, NC 28202 For more information about Team Challenge, please contact Brittney daCosta at 704.817.7544 or bdacosta@ccfa.org.

**Please note that all support group listings are subject to change**
Please contact the facilitator to confirm the meeting date, time and place.
ALL MEETINGS ARE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

NORTH CAROLINA:

CHARLOTTE
Date: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 7:30pm
Place: St. Gabriels Catholic Church
Contact: Andre' Bergeron, (704) 947-8010

DURHAM/CHAPEL HILL
Date: 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Duke Center for Living – Café 1 in Steadman Building
Contact: Ellen Michelson, (919) 489-1950, Willetha Barnette Colvin, (919) 475-3060, or email GiGrp.DCH@gmail.com


FAYETTEVILLE
Date: 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Sky Light Room, Main Cafeteria
Contact: Troy McManus, (910) 429-0556 or troy.a.mcmanus@us.army.mil

PINEHURST
Date: 1st Wednesday of every month
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Moore Regional Hospital, Conference Room #C
Contact: Carolyn Walters, (910) 528-4396 or mcwalters@embarqmail.com

RALEIGH
Date: 3rd Monday of every month
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Rex Hospital - Main Entrance Waiting Room
Contact: Reuben Gradsky, (919) 782-0625 or reuben513@yahoo.com

WILMINGTON
Date: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Hospitality House (across from New Hanover Hospital)
1613 Medical Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
Contact: Debbie Wren, (910) 795-8323 or debbiewren@gmail.com

WINSTON SALEM
Date: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church
2575 Parkway Drive, Winston-Salem in Room C4
Contact: Patti Parker, (336) 499-7117 or patti@triad.rr.com

SOUTH CAROLINA:

CHARLESTON
Date: 1st Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Gazes Cardiac Research Institute, Solomon Conference Room 125 (on the corner of Doughty & Courtney Streets, entrance is on Courtney Street)
Contact: Michelle Duenas, (843) 876-4262 or duenasm@musc.edu

START A SUPPORT GROUP IN YOUR AREA!
The Carolinas Chapter is looking for Support Group Facilitators in several areas of both North and South Carolina. Our Goal: A support group in every community throughout the two states.  If you are interested in starting a group and can make a two-year commitment to facilitate a support group once a month, please contact Tewanna Sanders in the Chapter office at 877.632.1611 or tsanders@ccfa.org.  Training will be provided.

WANTED: VOLUNTEERS
The chapter office is seeking volunteers!  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Chapter office today at 877.632.1611 or email us at carolinas@ccfa.org.

CHAPTER RESEARCH ALLIANCE
Critical research to find the cause(s) of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis as well as the cure is being done right here in the Carolinas.  Want to help further current research?  The Carolinas Chapter Research Alliance is one way YOU can make a difference.  Please call the Chapter Office at 877.632.1611 to obtain more information on how you can make a donation specifically for research.  100% of all monies raised for the Research Alliance goes directly to research.  Help us meet our goal of $50,000.

Carolinas Chapter

2901 N. Davidson Street, Suite 160
Charlotte, NC 28205
704.332.1611 Phone
704.332.1612 Fax
877.632.1611 Toll Free

Staff:

 Angela Parks
Development Manager
aparks@ccfa.org

Tewanna Sanders
Education & Support Manager
tsanders@ccfa.org

Mary Nethercutt
Walk Director
mnethercutt@ccfa.org

Liz Alford
Development Manager, South Carolina
843.795.8730
lalford@ccfa.org

Brittney Leigh daCosta
Endurance Manager
704.817.7544
bdacosta@ccfa.org