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Thank you, Long Island Sponsors, Volunteers and Participants!

Together we raised $50,000 on Walk Day!

To date, we've raised over $260,000!!!

To view pictures of the event, click here:  Allison Pye Photography

Upcoming Chapter Events (scroll down for more information)

• CCFA Day at Shea Stadium ~  September 14, 2008
• Girlfriends ~ Education Event ~  September 24, 2008
• Fall Luncheon ~  November 9, 2008
• Team Challenge 1/2 Marathon ~  January 25,2009

CCFA Long Island
Patient & Family Services Program

To participate in any Support Group Program, you must be a current, paid member of CCFA.  If you are not a current member, please enclose a check for $30 to cover membership dues, along with $15 per person support group fee.

Please note that locations and times are subject to change.

Please check back for upcoming information regarding our
IBD 101 Fall 2008 4-week introductory series.

Ongoing, Monthly, Specialized Support Groups:

Couple's Program
This program provides couples an opportunity to meet, in an informal and supportive setting, to discuss living and coping with chronic disease.  Participants will be given the support and encouragement needed to work on the challenges couples face.

Nassau Couples Support	Suffolk Couples Support
Where: Woodbury, NY When:  4th  Monday of each month Time:   7:30 pm	Where:  Mather Hospital When:   1st Thursday of each month Time:    7:30 pm

 
Parent's Program
The purpose of this program is to provide parents of children with IBD (young and adult) an opportunity to meet other parents in a supportive setting to learn and share parenting skills to help their children and themselves.

Nassau Parent's Support	Suffolk Parent's Support
Where:  Chapter Office, Garden City When:  1st Monday of each month Time:   7:30 pm	Where:  Mather Hospital When:   1st Tuesday of each month Time:    7:30 pm

Women's Program         
As workers, wives, mothers and caretakers, women face special issues in coping with the symptoms and side effects of their IBD.  These diseases are chronic, painful conditions that have debilitating physical and psychological effects. One of the goals of this program is to empower women to manage their disease more successfully.  

Nassau Women's Support	Suffolk Women's Support
Where:  Chapter Office, Garden City When:   1st Wednesday of each month Time:    7:30 pm	Where:  Mather Hospital When:   4th  Tuesday of each month Time:    7:30 pm

Men's Program              
Although stress does not cause IBD, significant stress may aggravate the symptoms of disease. Many men find that joining a support group devoted to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is beneficial because they can share their experiences and concerns with other men, and learn to understand how to deal with the additional pressures of illness.

Men's Support

Where: Syosset Hospital When:  Last Tuesday of each month Time:   7:30 pm

To register, download an application.  Or, for more information on registration and locations, please contact Kate Lenzo at (516) 222-5530.

COMMERCE BANK AND CCFA—A WORKING PARTNERSHIP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CCFA'S MISSION

DO YOU BANK WITH COMMERCE?

If you are a commerce bank customer or become one, it's as easy as 1-2-3 to help raise funds for CCFA. 

Commerce bank's affinity program helps charities by donating ½ of one percent of the average balance on all checking accounts and ¼ of one percent of the average balance of all savings, money market and retirement accounts, as well as other interest bearing instruments to the customer's participating organization.

All you have to do is visit your branch and ask a representative to enroll you.  It doesn't cost a thing and should take only a few minutes of your time.

If you are saving funds for children or grandchildren with Crohn's or colitis, what a wonderful way to make that money even more meaningful!

New Patient "Buddy" Connection
Looking to find support and comfort by talking to someone one on one who knows the challenges of living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? We'll connect you to a trained volunteer, based on your needs – to help answer questions, visit someone in the hospital, or just be there to listen.  If you want a "Buddy", please contact Kate Lenzo at 516-222-5530 or klenzo@ccfa.org 

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. CHC has 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, please call us at 516-222-5530

Donate Your Car, Boat or R.V.
Before you sell your vehicle, consider donating it to CCFA. Our vehicle donation program helps to raise needed funds for research and community-based education programs. Our vehicle donation program makes it easy and you will also receive a tax deduction. Call Susan Gomberg at 516-222-5530 for more information or email sgomberg@ccfa.org.

Long Island Chapter

585 Stewart Avenue
Suite 414
Garden City, NY 11530

Phone: (516) 222-5530
Fax: (516) 222-5535
Email: longisland@ccfa.org 

Staff Contacts

Edda Ramsdell
Executive Director
eramsdell@ccfa.org

Susan Gomberg
Director of Development
sgomberg@ccfa.org

Linda Berman
Development Manager - Take Steps Walk
lberman@ccfa.org

Stacey Clark
Endurance Manager - Team Challenge
sclark@ccfa.org

Kate Lenzo
Development Coordinator - Education & Operations
klenzo@ccfa.org