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Kentucky Chapter

PO Box 573 Prospect, KY 40059

Phone & Email:                                      Jenny Silberisen
Phone: (646) 623.2620                         Community Development Manager
Email: Kentucky@ccfa.org                     jsilberisen@ccfa.org

                                                                                                

 
 

 

 


SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Join us on Wednesday February 29, 2012 at 6:30p for a Free Educational Program

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Coming to Lexington (Fall 2012)

Come back and check out the website for additional information.


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

CCFA Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp program with a mission to enrich the lives of children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by providing a safe and supportive camp community.

Our 2012 session will be held at Camp Copneconic in Fenton MI.

Applications will be available in mid-January 2012 for campers (entering grades 2 - 11), Leaders in Training (entering grade 12), and volunteers (high school graduates age 19+). Completed applications will be due March 31, 2012. Apply early!  Spaces are NOT guaranteed.  CCFA is only able to serve a limited number of campers.  Applications will be prioritized on a first completed, first accepted basis with emphasis on FIRST TIME campers.

Click here to learn more about this exciting program, or contact Jenny Siberisen, Community Development Manager at jsilberisen@ccfa.org or 646.623.2620

Special thanks to our major donors: Mrs. Ilene Schwartz, the Michael Yendick Foundation for Children, Bruce Frankel, ACBL Charities, the Limited Foundation, and the Alex Jones Memorial Fund.


Join Our All-Star Volunteer Team

We love our Volunteers and welcome all interested people to help in the fight against IBD. For more information about our volunteer program, call us at (646) 623-2620 or email jsilberisen@ccfa.org. Your help is needed at the Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis, Educational Program, Love Your Guts, Ride Your Guts Out, and other administrative help.

For more information about becoming a Committee member, call us at (646) 623-2620 or email jsilberisen@ccfa.org. Your help is needed to make our event a success.


We are looking for Logistic & Fundraising Committee Members for both the Louisville & Lexington Walks, if you are interested in learning more please contact Jenny Silberisen at 646.623.2620 or jsilberisen@ccfa.org

Mark your calendars!!!!

Lexington Take Steps 2012 on Saturday May 12th near Coldstream Park and Legacy Trail
To learn how you can make a difference and volunteer in Lexington's Take Steps 2012

Louisville's Take Steps 2012 Saturday May 19th Waterfront Park, Big Four Lawn
Join us for Louisville's monthly Take Steps meetings. Learn how you can make a difference and volutneer!
All Meetings will be hosted at Eclipse Bank in St. Matthews
(3827 Shelbyville Road, Louisville KY 40207)
Monday February 13, 2012 at 6:00p
Monday March 12, 2012 at 6:00p
Monday April 2, 2012 at 6:00p
LOUISVILLE BANK DAY Wednesday May 16, 2012 5:00-8:00p

 

For more information about Take Steps Click Here


 

The Kentucky Chapter hosted its second annual "Love Your Guts"

A special thank you to all our 2011 sponsors

Eclipse Bank, Turtle Run Winery, Another Colour and Molly Malones St.Matthews


 

Dollar$ for Dough Fundraiser

Papa Johns Corporate and CCFA are hosting THURSDAY Night ONLINE FUNDRAISERS

Order online at www.papajohns.com

All you have to do is order dinner, every Thursday ngith from any corporate Papa Johns Store in the Louisville area*

Enter the code CCFA and we will earn 20% of every order!

*Corporate Stores are as followed; Downtown Louisville, Hikes Point, Hillview, Hurstbourne, Jeffersontown, Lower Brownsboro, Lynnview, Middletwn, Okolona, Prospect, PRP, Shelbyville, Shepherdsville, Shively, Southside, Springhurst, St. Matthews, Taylorsville, UofL Campus, Valley Station, West End, Clarksville, IN, Corydon IN, Floyd Knobs IN, Jeffersonville IN and New Albany IN.


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CALENDAR/EVENTS
February 29, 2012

Nutrition & IBD: Choices for Adults and Kids

Wednesday,  February 29, 2012 at 6:30 PM (registration & exhibitors begin at 5:30 PM)

Baptist Hospital East Educational Center
4000 Kresge Way
Louisville, KY 40207

*This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Parking is free. You must RSVP. Please contact the CCFA Kentucky Chapter Office at 646.623.2620 with questions.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

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

Ashland Support Group

King's Daughter Medical Center, Ashland, KY

Health & Education Building

Tuesday Even Number Months (Febrary 2011, April, June, August, October, and December)

6:00 p.m. Coordinator: Deena Stewart, RN, CGRN, BSN

Please call Jenny at 646.623.2620 or email at jsilberisen@ccfa.org to confirm the next meeting.

Or contact the Support Group Leader Deena Stewart 606-408-5315; email:  deena.stewart@kdmc.net


Paducah Support Group

First Thursday of Every Month
7:00 pm
Lourdes Hospital
Marshall Nemer Pavilion, 2nd floor Rosenthal Room
1530 Lone Oak Road Paducah, KY 42003

Please call Jenny at 646.623.2620 or email at jsilberisen@ccfa.org to confirm the next meeting


Louisville Pediatric & Parent Support Group

Third Wednesday of Every Month
6:30p

Norton Medical Plaza- Brownsboro Road
4950 Norton Healthcare Blvd., Suite 301
Louisville, KY 40241

Please call Jenny at 646.623.2620 or email at jsilberisen@ccfa.org to confirm the next meeting


Louisville Adult Support Group

Second Wednesday of Every Month
7:00p

Eclipse Bank
3827 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207

Please call Jenny at 646.623.2620 or email at jsilberisen@ccfa.org to confirm the next meeting


LOOKING FOR SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATORS FOR

The Lexington Support Group

Contact Jenny Silberisen 646.623.2620 or jsilberisen@ccfa.org

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MORE INFORMATION

A Special Thank You to our Chapter Partners

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CONTACT INFO

Kentucky Chapter

Jenny Silberisen, Community Development Manager- Kentucky
Phone: 646-623.2620        E-mail: jsilberisen@ccfa.org

Email: kentucky@ccfa.org

Chapter Address: P.O. Box 573 Prospect, KY 40059


 

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