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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 SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS WITH IBD

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 Mary Grande at mgrande@ccfa.org or 203.208.3130.

Workplace Giving: The 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 Connecticut 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 - Board President

P.O. Box 275
Branford, CT  06405

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