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Greater Los Angeles / Orange County Chapter

Address:
1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 214
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Toll Free: (866) 831-9157
Phone: (310) 478-4500
Fax: (310) 478-4546
E-mail: losangeles@ccfa.org



		Session 1: July 14 – 20 Session 2: August 1 – 7 Special Guest: John Dermegian, former Iron Man Winner who has UC and a J-Pouch, will give a motivational speech and share his athletic triumphs. We will also conduct information meetings to launch our new Greater LA/OC Teen Group at camp! Attend an information meeting to learn more about joining the Los Angeles/Orange County Team. Scroll down for a list of upcoming information meetings. 2009 Back to IBD Basics Spring Patient & Professional Conference Was A Smashing Success! We had over 350 attendees and want to thank our education sponsors for their support! Please view the lists of our sponsors below. Patient & Family Program Sponsors Professional Program Sponsors We look forward to offering future quality patient and professional education programs. If you would like to donate to our Education and Support Programs, please contact our chapter! We hope to see you at future education and support events! Need more Info on IBD? Check Out Our Lending Library Collection Our Lending Library features the latest publications on IBD. CCFA members can borrow books from our office collection via phone, e-mail, or in person. Call us at 310-478-4500, or e-mail losangeles@ccfa.org to borrow books today. Lending Library Booklist The CCFA Greater LA/OC Chapter Launches New Support Services and Outreach Efforts. Click here to learn more! Support Groups Highlights Click here for all Support Groups listings. New OC 20-30s Social/Support Group Kick-off Meeting is Saturday, May 9th (flyer) The CCFA Greater LA/OC Chapter launches, "Savvy IBD Living," a monthly thought list. Join a support group to learn more and discuss these topics. Savvy IBD Living Thought List: January 2009 We Love Our Volunteers! (Volunteer Form) Would you enjoy office work? event preparation? "day-of event" assistance? special projects? Join Our Star Volunteer Team. If you are interested in volunteering please contact CCFA at (310) 478-4500, or complete and fax the volunteer form.
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August 4, 2009 - August 13, 2009

Now Recruiting For:

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Logo

Information Meetings

7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 —Triathlon Lab
600 N Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

7 p.m. Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 — Runnergy
13541 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

7 p.m. Thursday, August 6th, 2009 — A Snails Pace
8780 Warner Ave #12, Fountain Valley, CA 92780

9 a.m. Saturday, August 8th, 2009 — Lululemon Athletica
331 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

7 p.m. Tuesday, August 11th — Run With Us
235 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

7 p.m. Thursday, August 13th, 2009 — Huntington Beach Public Library (E Room)
7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

For additional information on Team Challenge, and to register, attend one of the information meetings listed above, or contact Endurance Manager: Reed Pellett at (310) 694-3343, or RPellett@ccfa.org

October 19, 2009

Thirteenth Annual
CCFA Greater Los Angeles Golf Classic
Monday, October 19, 2009

El Caballero Country Club

El Caballero Country Club Logo

El Caballero Country Club
18300 Tarzana Drive
Tarzana, California 91356

Join us for a day of golf at beautiful El Caballero Country Club, featuring fabulous prizes, exciting silent and live auctions, and an awards dinner.

For tournament information, sponsorship opportunities, and entry form call (310) 478-4500

Curing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, one swing at a time.

December 6, 2009

Team Challenge Logo
Will Be Rocking Las Vegas!

Team Challenge is heading to the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon! The ultimate Vegas experience with electrifying, live entertainment. Come with us to experience a surefire win. You'll rock n roll with Elvis on this action packed course down the strip. Do something you never thought you could do while helping 1.4 million people win back their lives. You can make a difference, help find cures and run or walk 13.1 miles!

When: Sunday, December 6, 2009

Information Meetings: August 4th - August 13th. Scroll the calendar above to locate an information meeting near you!



		Please Note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter number above to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. PLEASE JOIN US…. Our casual support group meetings are held in a warm, welcoming and safe atmosphere. All meetings are offered free of charge. People with IBD, their families and friends are encouraged to attend. WHAT?! We don't have a support group in your area? Would you like to help us? Please contact our office at (310) 478-4500 to inquire about becoming a trained support group facilitator. Facilitator opportunities are also available for existing groups! 20-30s Social/Support Groups To join the groups and participate in our monthly social gatherings, Yahoo groups email distribution, and guest speaker series, contact Education & Support Manager, Kerri Yoder at KYoder@ccfa.org or (310) 478-4523. LA 20-30s Social/Support Group Chair: Shelby Lee Jenkins OC 20-30s Social/Support Group Chair: Amy Owens Next LA & OC 20-30s Social/Support Group get-together will be at the Take Steps Walks. Scroll up to Calendar/Events for event details. Camp Oasis Youth Club Connecting CCFA kids and families throughout the year via weekend recreational activities! To join the Youth Club and to participate in our monthly recreational therapy programs and guest speaker series, contact Chapter Education & Support Manager, Kerri Yoder at KYoder@ccfa.org or (310) 478-4523. LA Youth Club Chair: Stacy Dylan OC Youth Club Chair: Kristin Sweaza (These Moms help organize events and run the parent discussion groups.) Next LA & OC Youth Club get-together will be at the Take Steps Walks. Scroll up to Calendar/Events for event details. Facilitator Guided Support Groups Support Groups Calendar Click on Calendar above to view meeting times and dates, or check the Support Group list below. Hawaii Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Clinic 1010 Pensacola Street, Conference Room 2E Honolulu, HI 96814 2nd Monday of every month, 7:00-8:30 PM No Meeting in December Facilitator: Nita Johnson, (808) 623-9303 Irvine Hoag Health Center 4870 Barranca Parkway, 3rd Floor Irvine, CA 92604 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7:00-8:30 PM Facilitator: Matt Bays, (949) 923-5444 Guest Speakers: May 20 - Nutritionist, TBD Los Angeles-East J-Pouch Group* USC Norris Cancer Hospital 1441 Eastlake Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90033 Lobby Conference Room Meets quarterly on the first Saturday of the month. Meetings in 2009 are July 11th (2nd Saturday due to 4th of July holiday) and October 3. Facilitators: Dorothy Rocha, MSW, LCSW & Yolee Casagrande, RN, (323) 865-3156 We partner with this group. Los Angeles-West* CCFA Greater Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter 1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 214 Los Angeles, CA 90025 3rd Monday of every month, 6:30-8:30 PM Facilitator: Tillie Huber, R.N. (800) 677-5252 Greater San Gabriel Valley Foothill Nursing Center 401 West Ada Glendora, CA 91741 3rd Thursday of every month, 5:00-6:30 PM No meetings July and August 2009 Facilitator: Gwen Hards, (626) 335-6100, glhbeach@hotmail.com Orange - UCI Medical Center H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center 101 The City Drive S Chao Comprehensive Cancer Center, 3rd Floor Lobby Area Orange, CA 92868 1st Wednesday of every month, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Facilitator: Kristin McMaster, MSW (714) 456-7057 Orange* Ostomy Association of Orange County P.O. Box 7041 Orange, CA 92863 For More information: contact Dixie Bullington (562) 698-8039, dixiebullington@hotmail.com We partner with this group. North Orange* Los Alamitos Medical Center 3751 Katella Avenue Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Last Monday of every month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Facilitator: Darrin Pagenkopp, MsEd, (714) 280-6377 San Fernando Valley Valley Beth Shalom 15739 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436 1st Tuesday of every month, 7:30-9:30 PM Facilitators: Bebe Shpall, (818) 349-3040 Sue Bagott, (818) 342-9972 Ostomy Association of Los Angeles* P.O. Box 2077 Winnetka, CA 91306 For more information: contact Bob Hamburg, or Jesse Grazer (818) 337-8416 info@theoala.org - www.theOALA.org We partner with this group. Santa Barbara - Inactive* Facilitator Opportunity Available Please call LA Chapter Office 310-478-4500 St. Francis Medical Center 601 E. Micheltorena Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Ground Floor Classroom San Luis Obispo - Inactive* French Hospital 1911 Johnson Avenue San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Conference Room Please call our chapter office at 310-478-4500 if you are interested in activating this group or receiving peer counseling from our Power of Two Program. Currently, peer counseling is available from former facilitator Neal Webb, R.N. Santa Maria* Marian Hospital 1400 E. Church Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 1st Floor Across Room B 2nd Wednesday of every month (No Meetings in June, Aug. & Dec.) 6:30pm to 8:00pm Facilitator: Phyllis Callen, (805) 929-5154 South Bay Beach Cities Health District 514 N. Prospect Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90277 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:00-8:30 PM February meeting will be in the Hermosa Room March meeting will be in the Redondo Room Facilitator: Gary Hirschhorn, (310) 839-4981 Tehachapi Tehachapi Valley Hospital 115 West E Street Tehachapi, CA 93561 Conference Room 3rd Thursday of every month Facilitator: Loretta Fleming, (661) 823-9448 UCLA - Inactive Facilitator Opportunity Available Please call LA Chapter Office 310-478-4500 UCLA Medical Center 10822 LeConte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90095 Brentwood Room (1st floor) Ventura County/Newberry Park Sage Publication 2455 Teller Rd., Conference Room Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 Last Tuesday of every month, 7:00-9:00 PM Facilitator: Lisa M., (805) 444-7977, lee410@aol.com Los Angeles West J-Pouch Group Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 757 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095 Basement, room 124 A/B. Meets quarterly on the second Saturday of the month. Meetings in 2009 are August 8, and November 14. Dr. Jonathan Sack, Colorectal Surgeon (UCLA) serves as the medical advisor. Facilitator: Michael May, mtmay42@yahoo.com or (310) 546-7927 Orange County J-Pouch Group* St. Joseph's Hospital 1100 W. Stewart Drive Orange, CA 92868 Basement, meeting rooms A & B Meets quarterly on the third Saturday of the month. The meetings in 2009 are January 17, April 18, July 18, and October 17. For more information: 714-771-8000 x7106 * We partner with this group.
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Greater Los Angeles / Orange County Chapter

Address:
1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 214
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Toll Free: (866) 831-9157
Phone: (310) 478-4500
Fax: (310) 478-4546
E-mail: losangeles@ccfa.org

Staff Members & Contact Information

Executive Director:
Ronni Epstein
REpstein@ccfa.org
Direct Line: (310) 478-4517

Education Manager:
Kerri Yoder
KYoder@ccfa.org
Direct Line: (310) 478-4523

Los Angeles Take Steps Manager:
Jo Bender
JBender@ccfa.org
Direct Line: (310) 478-4513

Development Manager/Orange County Take Steps Manager:
Sarah Haney
SHaney@ccfa.org
Direct Line: (949) 280-5719
Fax: (949) 209-4213

Endurance Managers:
Reed Pellett
RPellett@ccfa.org
Direct Line: (310) 694-3343

Development Coordinator:
Iyad Zabaneh
IZabaneh@ccfa.org
Direct Line: (310) 694-3344

Gift Processing:
Nancy Varat
NVarat@ccfa.org
Direct Line: (310) 478-4509

Development Assistant:
Paddy Harrigan
PHarrigan@ccfa.org
Direct Line: (310) 694-3340

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