THANK YOU CONNECTICUT!!!!
TAKE STEPS 2010 was a success thanks to all the hard work of each and every one of you. Over $117,000 has been raised for CCFA patient programs and research and it is all because of you.
While there was a threat of tornados in the area on June 5th nothing could dampen the enthusiam over 700 walkers had to celebrate all their hard work.
Thank you for all you all do. You are all the best!
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Again, THANK YOU CONNECTICUT
The 16th Annual CCFA Golf Outing on Monday June 14th was a success thanks to a wonderful group of volunteers who every year come out and put on the best golf tournament in the state. All money raised is earmarked for research.
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Fall Education Programs
"Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Diseases:
What Every Patient Needs to Know"
Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Glastonbury Riverfront Community Center
Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the Jewish Community Center New Haven CT
There is no charge for these educational programs
For more information please contact Mary Grande at 203.208.3130 or mgrande@ccfa.org
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E-chapter newsletter
If you do not receive the monthly Connecticut CCFA Nutmeg News please contact Mary Grande at 203.208.3130 or mgrande@ccfa.org and we will be happy to add you to the mailing list
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RESTROOM ACCESS ACT PASSES
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
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