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New Britain Rock Cats Baseball

Thursday, July 9, 2009 is CCFA Night

For every $5.00 bleacher ticket you purchase

CCFA will receive a $2.50 donation

Come join the fun!

Checks must be received by Monday, July 6, 2009.

Mail to CCFA, PO Box 275, Branford CT 06405

For more information please contact: Mary Grande

mgrande@ccfa.org or 203.208.3130

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RESTROOM ACCESS ACT PASSES AND GOV. RELL SIGNS

Thanks to the work of Representative Joe Taborsak (109th District), your Connecticut Chapter, Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness and many of you, the Connecticut Restroom Access Act become law on October 1, 2009. Individuals who suffer from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis will now be able to access restrooms in retail establishments where public facilites are not available. For a complete description of the legislation, go to: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2009/ACT/PA/2009PA-00129-R00HB-06328-PA.htm

THANK YOU CONNECTICUT

Our Saturday, May 30, 20009 2nd Annual Take Steps walk was a huge success thanks to each and every one of you who walked,donated, or volunteered.

We are estimating the Great State of Connecticut will have raised over $100,000 for crucial IBD research.  What an amazing accomplishment.

Thank you to all who participated and we hope to see you in May 2010!

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NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS IN NEW HAVEN

Fourth Thursday of the Month

New Support Group for Adults with Crohn's diseases and ulcerative colitis.  Group meets at 4:00pm at 40 Temple Street, Suite 1A. Led by two CCFA-Trained Facilitators(a nurse practitioner specializing in IBD and a Clinical Researcher) the sessions will be informal, interactive and discuss topics related to the everyday lives of people with IBD.  Friends and Families are welcome. Meetings will be held 4th Thursday of every month at 4pm.  For more information please contact: Board President Sally Connolly at 203.393.8964 or at sallyconnolly@sbcglobal.net  Parking is at the Temple Street Garage

 SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS WITH IBD

Support Group in New Haven for Adults with IBD

Beginning on Thursday March 26th, this group will meet the 4th Thursday of every month at 40 Temple Street, Suite 1A. Meetings will begin at 4:00pm.  Led by two CCFA-Trained Facilitators (a nurse practitioner specializing in IBD and a Clinical Researcher) the sessions will be informal, interactive and discuss topics related to the everyday lives of people with IBD.  Friends and Family members are welcome. For more information please call 203-393-8964 or email Sally Connolly at sallyconnolly@sbcglobal.net

Support Group in Guilford for Adults with IBD
This group meets every third Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 pm in the Community Room at the Guilford Police Station.  The informal and interactive group emphasizes discussions relevant to the everyday lives of people with IBD.  Friends and family welcome. For more info contact Sally Connolly @ Central CT Chapter Board President @ 203.393.8964 or email: sallyconnolly@sbcglobal.net.

The Power of Two
We can connect people facing challenges brought on by living with IBD.  Interested in having one-on-one phone conversations or e-mail exchanges with an individual who has similar medical and personal concerns?  Whether you are seeking support or are willing to help others by sharing your own experiences, please contact our chapter.  This program is open to adults with IBD and those with children, family members or other loved ones with IBD.

Workplace Giving: The Central Connecticut Chapter of CCFA is proud to participate in Community Health Charities of New England's workplace giving campaign. At many workplaces throughout Connecticut, employees can direct contributions to the charity of their choice.  If your workplace participates in the CHC program, please select CCFA Central CT Chapter to contribute.

Get Involved: Our Connecticut chapter needs your involvement!  We want to strengthen our ability to support people with IBD, educate the community and raise funds.  There are many ways that you can help.  Please contact Mary Grande at mgrande@ccfa.org.

Donate a Car to CCFA: Instead of selling your used car, why not donate it to CCFA and receive a tax benefit?  Find out more at: http://www.ccfa.org/donate/donatecar/

Connecticut Chapter

Mary Grande - Development Manager

Sally Connolly - Co Board President

Susan Johnson - Co Board President

P.O. Box 275
Branford, CT  06405

Phone: 203.208.3130
e-mail: mgrande@ccfa.org