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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
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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 Join us at the luncheon and be a part of an exciting exclusive raffle to help CCFA "bag the cure" with 
Boca Raton
WE NEED YOUR HELP ... 2010 marks the celebration of our 20th Annual Book of Hope Luncheon. Throughout the years, we have honored many deserving people who have joined us in our mission to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This year we have decided to honor the children of all ages (that includes you!) for their strength and determination in living with these debilitating diseases. To do this ...
We would like to create a photo presentation to be shown during our luncheon on March 1st. In order to do this we are gathering as many photos as we can and we would like to include everyone in your family who suffers from either Crohn's disease or ulcerartive colitis, children of ALL ages. Please consider sharing your photos of your child, your spouse, yourself , regardless of age, so that we can honor all the patients at our 20th Anniversay luncheon. You can scan and email your photos along with the patient's name and age of diagnosis to dbarnard@ccfa.org. Or, you can mail your photo and information to :
Deborah Barnard
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Florida Chapter
21301 Powerline Rod., Ste. 301
Boca Raton, FL 33433
In order to create our video presentation we will need the photos in our office by February 15th.
Please follow the links below to print this year's 20th Anniversary Book of Hope Luncheon invitation and to view additional tribute opportunities. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 561-218-2929.
20th Annual Book of Hope Luncheon Invitation Book of Hope Journal Form
*** SAVE THE DATE *** 
Sunday, August 1st through Friday, August 6th, 2010
~ A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis ~
Our 2010 session will be held at Camp Will-A-Way in Winder, GA. Camp Will-A-Way is a new site run by Camp Twin Lakes. Camp will be held from Sunday, August 1st through Friday, August 6th, 2010. Applications will be available in mid-January 2010 for campers who will be entering 2nd grade through 11th grade at the start of the 2010-2011 school year. Leaders in Training is for rising high school seniors or recent graduates and volunteers 19 years old and up. Click here to learn more about this exciting program, or contact Katie Keohane at the Florida Chapter at 561-218-2929 or kkeohane@ccfa.org
Birdies for Crohn's
CCFA in partnership with the Honda Classic to raise funds ...
The Birdies for Children program is an opportunity for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation to benefit by teaming up with the Honda Classic golf tournament. We are offering our donors a chance to win a brand new HONDA INSIGHT plus other great prizes for each $20 pledge, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to CCFA.
Simply by visiting the website, and making a donation of $20 or more to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and then guessing the total number of birdies that will be made by the entire field in the four rounds of the 2010 Honda Classic, you will be entered into the drawing for the brand new HONDA INSIGHT. Remember, 100% of your donation dollars will go directly to CCFA.
Please CLICK HERE to learn how you can participate. 
Want to help CCFA but like being an ACTIVE part of the fundraising? Then, mark your calendar and plan on joining us as we .... 
WHEN: March 6, 2010
TIME: 4pm - 8pm
WHERE: X-TREME ROCK CLIMBING
13972 SW 139th Ct., Miami, FL $30 for Climbers
$20 Donation for all Spectators
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO CCFA - Cash or Check only!
For more information:
Call: Tyler Kalbac (305) 801-9347
Email: tyguy12491@aol.com 
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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.
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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
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April 17, 2010
Take Steps Walk Fort Lauderdale
Huizenga Plaza, Fort Lauderdale 
For more information contact Martha Lagarde mlagarde@ccfa.org
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April 24, 2010
Take Steps Walk Orlando
Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs
For more information contact Stacy Peters speters@ccfa.org
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May 4, 2010 - May 7, 2010
Keymorada Invitational Fly-Spin Tournament
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May 15, 2010
Take Steps Walk West Coast
North Shore Park, St. Petersburg
For more information contact Stacy Peters speters@ccfa.org
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May 15, 2010
Take Steps Walk Miami
Crandon Park, Key Biscayne
For more information contact Martha Lagarde mlagarde@ccfa.org
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June 27, 2010
Team Challenge Boston Half Marathon For more information contact Rachel Backoff rbackoff@ccfa.org
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July 18, 2010
Team Challenge Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon For more information contact Rachel Backoff rbackoff@ccfa.org
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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
Email: lsofnmb@aol.com
Please RSVP by the day prior to the meeting. HOLLYWOOD
In need of a Facilitator! MIAMI New
Gastroenterology Care Center
7500 SW 87th Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33173
First Meeting March 4th @ 6:00pm
Facilitators: Dr. Sammi Siegel & Hengi Mahpour
Email: sammis@aol.com ; mahpour1@att.net 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
Meets: The 1st Sunday of each month @ 10:00 a.m.
No Meeting in January. Next Meeting Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Facilitator: Dr. Susan Manella
Email: smanella@bellsouth.net
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: 727-546-0500TAMPA
In Need of a Facilitator!
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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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