TAKE STEPS

Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis is CCFA's largest fundraising event. Participants raise funds and awareness throughout the year and come together to celebrate the steps that have been taken towards a cure. Our 2012 walk is just around the corner! Register today and join thousands of others in the fight against digestive diseases.

Join us Saturday, May 19, 2012 and be heard!

Houston: Discovery Green - 5:00PM 

Austin: Mueller Park- 6:00PM

Train in Houston Race in Napa! 

Team Challenge is a half marathon training program designed to improve your overall fitness while making a difference! We are a fundraising program designed for runners and walkers of all levels- from couch potatoes looking to get active, to the Iron Man vet hoping to give back. Each participant receives 15 weeks of custom training by professional coaches at local venues around Houston, free clinics with a nutritionist and best of all, an expense-paid weekend to Napa Valley, California in July for an exciting race weekend at the

Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon!

 When you train with Team Challenge you will receive everything you need to cross the finish line and have the experience of a lifetime. Join us today!

Please contact Robynne Trifiletti for more information by email at rtrifiletti@ccfa.org  or by phone at 713-572-2232.

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Treatment Approaches in IBD: Options to Consider

United Way of Greater Houston

*Free* CCFA Patient Education Program

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 | 6:00 to 8:30 PM

United Way of Greater Houston

50 Waugh Drive

Houston, TX 77007

Featuring

Dr. Bincy Abraham

The program will address topics including:

• Similarities and differences between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Risks and benefits of medication, surgery and integrative treatments in IBD
• Impact of treatment adherence on disease management and quality of life
• Talking with the health care team about the treatment plan

This program is hosted by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, South Texas Chapter and is supported by education grants from:

    For more information, contact the South Texas Chapter: 713-572-2232

If you would like to attend this event you can RSVP online.

Once you have reseravations, you can still click Sign Me Up to increase or decrease the number of people in your party (subject to availabilty).

All support group listings are subject to change. Support Groups meet monthly, unless otherwise noted.  Please call the Chapter to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. 

WE'RE GETTING TOGETHER...
All CCFA support meetings are casual and held in a warm, welcoming, and safe atmosphere. Support groups offer important information about coping with IBD, and provide a community of support for IBD patients and their loved ones. The meetings are offered free of charge.
People with IBD, their families, and their friends are encouraged to attend.

Austin Support Group
2nd Monday of each month from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Seton NW Hospital, 3rd Floor Conference Room A
11113 Research Blvd., Route 183  
Austin, Texas

Bay Area Support Group
Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
State Farm Insurance Office, 12941 Gulf Freeway, Suite 101
(Between the Beltway and Fuqua)
Houston, Texas  77034

Houston Support Group
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
717 Sage Road (corner of Woodway & Sage)
Community Room (off the outside hallway toward the east side of the campus)
Houston, Texas 77056

San Antonio Support Group
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Village at Incarnate Word (Garden Sun Room)
4707 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(Near Alamo Heights between Hildebrand and Patterson)

Sugar Land Support Group
Meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Kingsbury Financial Management Offices
4800 Sugar Grove Blvd., 2nd Floor Conference Room
(north of Hwy. 59, @  corner of Kirkwood
Sugar Land, Texas

SAY WHAT? 
We don't have a support group in your area?  Would you like to help us?  Then give us a call. Maybe you could become a trained support group leader.

updated 9/9/2011

Volunteer Opportunities Abound at CCFA
There are many ways you can volunteer with CCFA - from working in the office to volunteering with one of our many special events and symposiums.  To learn more about our Volunteer Program, contact Elana Hoffman Larson by email at elarson@ccfa.org or at the Chapter Office at (713) 572-2232 or (800) 785-2232.

Support Groups
The CCFA Houston Gulf Coast/South Texas Chapter currently hosts 5 support groups throughout the Chapter area. Please visit our "Support Groups" section for a location near you. For questions or concerns, please contact the chapter by phone at 713-572-2232.

Further the Mission of CCFA
Become part of the solution to finding the cause and cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by becoming a member of CCFA.  We would like to encourge you to join/renew your membership early so you will not miss out on any of our exciting activities.  Many lay and professional membership levels and opportunities available.  Please call the CCFA Chapter office (713) 572-2232 or (800) 785-2232 for a membership form.

Community Health Charities in Employee Giving Campaigns
The CCFA Houston Gulf Coast/South Texas Chapter proudly partners with the Community Health Charities in Employee Giving Campaigns. Look for our name and agency code in your company campaign. If you don't find us, ask your employer to add CCFA.

Houston Gulf Coast/South Texas Chapter
5120 Woodway, Suite 8008
Houston, Texas 77056
P: (713) 572-2232 or (800) 785-2232
F: (713) 572-2433
Email: infohouston@ccfa.org

Charlie Weiss, Regional Director
cweiss@ccfa.org 

Elana Hoffman Larson, Development Manager
elarson@ccfa.org

Casey Harbich, South Texas Take Steps Manager - Houston, Corpus Christi, Beaumont
charbich@ccfa.org

Erin Stickles, Central Texas Take Steps Manager - Austin, San Antonio, Waco
estickles@ccfa.org

Robynne Trifiletti, South Texas Team Challenge Endurance Manager - Houston
rtrifiletti@ccfa.org 

Meredith Grower, Central Texas Team Challenge Endurance Manager - Austin
mgrower@ccfa.org

2011-2012 CHAPTER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL
Lisa Richardson, Fund Raising Co-Chair
Vanessa Sendukas, Fund Raising Co-Chair
Dr. Bincy Abraham, CMAC Co-Chair
The Honorable George Bush, Honorary President
Karen Arnold
Rashad Butler
Stacey Block
Tracy Brown
Magen Ellis-Cherry
Melissa King
Sharon Owens
Jan Rask
Todd Reeves
Helen Shaffer
Trey Smith III
Donna Tyler-Murray
Dr. James Versalovic
Phyllis Williams

2011-2012 CHAPTER MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Dr. Bincy Abraham, CMAC Co-Chair
Mark Gilger, M.D., CMAC Co-Chair 
Philip Bentlif, M.D., Chapter Founding Physician
Janet Davis, RN, ET
Andrew DuPont  
George Ferry, M.D., Chapter Founding Physician
Keith Fiman, M.D.
Greg Galler, M.D.
Francisco Garcia-Torres, com
Howard Hamat, M.D. 
Joseph Holland, Jr. M.D.
Pradeep Kumar, M.D.
George Nunez, M.D.
William "Bill" Redwine, M.D.
Barbara Reid, M.D.
Joeseph Sellin, M.D.
John Stroehlein, M.D.
Carlo Taboada, M.D.  
David Thompson, M.D.
James Versalovic
George Whalen, M.D. Chapter Founding Physician
Barry Winston, M.D.
Karen L. Woods, M.D.