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 Welcome to...

FLORIDA CHAPTER
21301 Powerline Rd., Suite 301
Boca Raton, Fl 33433
Phone:  (561) 218-2929
Fax: (561) 218-2240
Email: kkeohane@ccfa.org

 

 

 


SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 



                                      

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CALENDAR/EVENTS
December 6, 2009

Team Challenge Las Vegas Half Marathon

                       

For more information contact Rachel Backoff  rbackoff@ccfa.org



February 8, 2010 - February 25, 2010

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR TEAM and train for your first (or next) half marathon!

 

13.1 Boston Half Marathon - June 27, 2010

Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon - July 18, 2010

 

RSVP for your local information meeting by calling (954) 297-1446 or by emailing rbackoff@ccfa.org:

Monday, February 8th at 6:30pm - Bru's Room, Coconut Creek
Thursday, February 11th at 6:30pm - Carolina Ale House, Weston
Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00pm - Gatsby's, Davie
Thursday, February 18th at 6:30pm - Whole Foods (in Lifestyle Center), Boca Raton
Thursday, February 25th at 6:00pm - Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale

 

When you train with Team Challenge you will receive everything you need to cross the finish line. In return you will raise funds to help the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation reaches its mission: To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

When you join the team, you will receive:

  • Coaching and training as a team
  • Travel to a half marathon, in exciting locations
  • The opportunity to make your athletic goals a reality (an unbeatable offer with great personal rewards)
  • A connection with an honored patient so you know who you're doing it all for
  • Professional training as a group on the weekends at a venue near you
  • All the tools and help you need to raise your funds – you'll even get your own free web page for fundraising support
  • Receive a t-shirt when you sign up for the challenge, plus a racing singlet for the half-marathon
  • Pasta party the night before the race, so you and your friends can load up on the essential carbs
  • Team Challenge victory celebration after the race with music, fun and friends

Questions?  Contact Rachel Backoff at rbackoff@ccfa.org.

March 1, 2010

20th Annual Book of Hope Luncheon                   
Boca Raton Resort & Club
featuring Guest Speaker,  Bethany Frankel,
New York Times Best Selling Author &
Popular cast member of the hit Bravo TV Series,

The Real Housewives of New York City

  
For more information contact Deborah Barnard dbarnard@ccfa.org

                                                                                

April 17, 2010

Take Steps Walk Fort Lauderdale
Huizenga Plaza, Fort Lauderdale

        
For more information contact Martha Lagarde mlagarde@ccfa.org


April 24, 2010

Take Steps Walk Orlando
Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
For more information contact Stacy Peters  speters@ccfa.org


May 4, 2010 - May 7, 2010

Keymorada Invitational Fly-Spin Tournament


May 15, 2010

Take Steps Walk West Coast
North Shore Park, St. Petersburg
For more information contact Stacy Peters speters@ccfa.org


May 15, 2010

Take Steps Walk Miami
Crandon Park, Key Biscayne
For more information contact Martha Lagarde  mlagarde@ccfa.org


June 27, 2010

Team Challenge Boston Half Marathon

For more information contact Rachel Backoff  rbackoff@ccfa.org


July 18, 2010

Team Challenge Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon

For more information contact Rachel Backoff  rbackoff@ccfa.org


 

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Support Groups are open to anyone dealing with issues about Inflammatory Bowel Disease. All are welcome!

We are in the process of expanding our Support Groups throughout the state. If you are interested in becoming a meeting facilitator and organizing a support group in your area please contact Amy Gray at 877-664-2929, or email agray@ccfa.org

Please note: All support group listings are subject to change.
Please call the facilitator listed to confirm meeting date, time, and place.


SOUTH FLORIDA & THE PALM BEACHES

BOCA RATON
Boca Raton Community Hospital - Education Building, Classroom C
The Education Building is directly across from the maternity
area and around the bend from the emergency room.
Meets: 1st Tuesday of every month @ 7:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Lynne Seiler
Tel: (561)482-9798
E
mail: lsofnmb@aol.com
Please RSVP by the day prior to the meeting.

HOLLYWOOD
In need of a Facilitator!

MIAMI
In need of a Facilitator!

PORT ST. LUCIE
St. Lucie Medical Center
1800 SE Tiffany Avenue
Meets: 2nd Saturday of each month @ 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Adam Lerner
Phone: 772-344-9737
Email: adam@webscapeworldwide.com

TEEN & ADOLESCENT SUPPORT GROUP
David Posnack Jewish Community Center
5850 South Pine Island Road
Music Room
Next Meeting: October 4th @ 10:00 a.m. 
Facilitator: Dr. Susan Manella

Email: smanella@ccfa.org


CENTRAL FLORIDA

MELBOURNE
Melbourne Public Library
540 East Fee Avenue
Meets:  The fourth Wednesday Bi-Monthly (June, Aug., Dec., Feb., Apr.)
6:30 pm - 7:30 p.m.
Facilitator:  Robert Peach
Tel:  (321) 574-5217

Email:  rcpeach2000@yahoo.com

ORLANDO
Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32803
First Meeting will be in August 2009
Meets:  Quarterly; First Monday of August, November, February & May
November 2, 2009; February 1, 2010; May 3, 2010; August 2, 2010
6:00 pm
Facilitator:  Cory Warren
Tel:  (407) 687-3157
Email: 
cory@corywarren.net
Website:
www.OrlandoSupportGroup.com

ORLANDO
Renaissance Senior Center
Curry Ford Community Park
3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail
First Meeting is January 22, 2009
Meets:  The fourth Thursday of every month @ 2:00 p.m.
Facilitator:  Ruth Frank
Tel:  (407) 468-8231
Email: 
franklygourmet@yahoo.com


WEST FLORIDA

BONITA SPRINGS / FT. MYERS / NAPLES – Teen & Adolescent Support Group 
Bonita Springs Community Health Center (Coconut Point Mall)
3501 Health Center Blvd.
Meets:  Monthly
Facilitator:  Amber Shemansky
Tel:  (239) 248-2599
Email: 
ambershemanskyccfa@yahoo.com

CLEARWATER
Morton Plant Hospital
323 Jeffords Street
Meets: 1st Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Kathey Scott
Phone: 727-723-2207

ENGLEWOOD
In need of a Facilitator!

FT. MYERS
In Need of a Facilitator!

SARASOTA - No Meeting in September.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Waldemere Medical Plaza - Mimosa Room (2nd Floor)
Waldemere Street just east of US 41
Meets: 1st Tuesday of every other month  @ 6:30 p.m.
next meeting: January 2009
Facilitator: Allison Silver
Phone: 941-228-0673
Email:
sarasota.ccfa@verizon.net

ST. PETERSBURG - NEW!
St. Anthony's Hospital
1200 Seventh Ave. N.
Community Room, 4th Floor
Parking free in the garage
Meets:  The fourth Tuesday of each month @  7:00 p.m.
Facilitators:  Mary Sweeney

Phone:  727-546-0500

TAMPA
In Need of a Facilitator!

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MORE INFORMATION

  2009-2010  BOARD OF TRUSTEES

                                          Executive Committee

                           Marcy Falcone                   Chairman of the Board
                           Craig Konhauzer                 President
                           Michael Igel                        Vice President
                           Mitch Widom                      Vice President
                           Glenn Widom                      Treasurer
                           Robin Campbell                   Secretary
                           Kenneth Rosenthal, M.D.     CMAC Chair

Board Members

Maria Abreu, M.D., Sharon Azoulay, Steven Jaffe, Dana Konhauzer, Howard Lavine,
Matt Leavitt, M.D., Eric Ludin, Susan Manella, M.D.,
Jamie Mendelsohn, Lesley Smith, M.D., Jodi Tartell,
Erika Raitan-Weiss, Scott Yablon

Honorary Board Members

Marlene Bluestein, Debbie Elrad, Martin Elrad, Arthur Falcone,
Alyne Kaplan, Sidney Kastenbaum, Harold Kittay, Virginia Meyerson,
Lynne Seiler, Ellen Shapiro, Hon. Eleanor Sobel



Volunteer TODAY!

Fill out CCFA Volunteer Form
Mail to 21301 Powerline Rd. Suite 301 Boca Raton, FL 33433
or Fax to 561-218-2240 
Contact the Florida Office if you have any questions.



Membership Campaign Currently Underway

We Need You!  Call us to join or renew today.

If you are not a member, we invite you to join CCFA and the Florida Chapter today.  If you are a member, please renew your membership early so you won't miss out on any of our exciting activities. 


Workplace Giving


Choosing CCFA as the recipient of your workplace giving campaign is one very important way you can help to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Employees in corporations, federal agencies, and state/municipal governments nationwide give to CCFA through Community Health Charities and United Way. CHC and United Way have more than 50 years of experience in workplace giving. Touch the lives of people you know and help someone you don't know. If you would like information on how to bring Community Health Charities to your workplace or to designate funds through United Way, please call us at 561-218-2929.


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CONTACT INFO

FLORIDA CHAPTER

Amy Gray
Executive Director
Extension # 202
Email: agray@ccfa.org

Rachel Backoff
Team Challenge Endurance Manager
Email: rbackoff@ccfa.org

Deborah Barnard
Development Manager
Extension # 203
Email: dbarnard@ccfa.org

Stacey Peters
Central Florida Development Manager
Email: speters@ccfa.org

Martha Lagarde
Take Steps Walk Director
Email: mlagarde@ccfa.org

Katie Keohane
Development Assistant
Extension # 201
Email: kkeohane@ccfa.org

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