Thank You Connecticut!
On behalf of the Central Connecticut and Northern Connecticut Board Chapters of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation we say "Thank You Connecticut." Because of your generosity and willingness to take part in our two recent fundraisers over $60,000 was raised for research.
On May 10th over 250 walkers took part in the First Annual Take Steps Walk at Wesleyan University's Freeman Athletic Center. To the Rocky theme song "Eye of the Tiger" teams and individual walkers walked the 2 mile walk to help raise those crucial research dollars. Not only here in Connecticut but in states across the country during the months of April - June people gathered to raise money and awareness of these two painful and unpredictable diseases that afflict millions of people. Thank you to all of you who came out and made our first walk a success. We hope to see you back next spring.
On June 9th over 90 golfers braved record setting heat to take part in the 14th Annual Crohn's and Colitis Golf Tournament held at Tower Ridge Country Club in Simsbury. Awards were given to individuals and teams, but the ultimate winners were the individuals and communities served by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. With a hard working group of volunteers the golf tournament was once again a success.
This month the Central and Northern Chapters of Connecticut will be merging their websites to better serve you. We hope you will frequently check back to see what's happening in Connecticut.
We are interested in hearing from you on how we can better serve you. What actvities should CCFA sponsor in Connecticut or in your part of the state? Would you like to be involved in the planning of the Take Steps Walk in spring 2009? Would you like to put together a foursome for our golf tournament in 2009? Are there topics of interest you would like to hear at our annual education conference? Any ideas or thoughts or questions please contact Mary Grande, Development Manager at mgrande@ccfa.org.
Again, thank you Connecticut for your generosity in making this year's spring events the success they were. We couldn't have done it without you!
