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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



		Sunday, December 6, 2009 More event details are in the event's Calendar/Events listing below. Limited spaces available. Sign Up Now 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. 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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December 6, 2009

Team Challenge Logo
Will Be Rocking Las Vegas!
Sunday, December 6, 2009

You Can: Make a change, help find cures, and walk or run 13.1 miles!

Get the ultimate tour of Las Vegas with Team Challenge, CCFA's half marathon training and fundraising program and the official charity of the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon. On December 6, start and finish on the famed Las Vegas strip, while knowing you helped CCFA get one step closer to finding a cure for inflammatory bowel diseases.

As of this week the Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter has the largest team in the country. There are limited spaces available for this event so SIGN UP NOW. If you missed our information meetings this month, you can still learn more about the progam at one of the:

Upcoming Team Challenge Kickoff Parties
Saturday, August 22nd, 12:00-2:00 p.m. — Tustin Sports Park, 12850 Jamboree Road, Tustin, CA 92782

Sunday, August 23rd, 1:00-3:00 p.m. — Burton W. Chace Park (Picnic Shelter A), 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

For more information or to RSVP, please call or email Reed Pellett, Endurance Manager (310) 694-3343 RPellett@ccfa.org



		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 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.) 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 Facilitators: Lee Wagner, (805) 922-6133 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 - Inactive* Tehachapi Valley Hospital 115 West E Street Tehachapi, CA 93561 Conference Room 3rd Thursday of every month * Loretta Fleming, (661) 823-9448, is available for peer support until the group becomes active again. UCLA - Coming Soon! Undergrad and Grad Student Group Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 757 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095 Location TBD Facilitator: Nanae Takatori, (916) 207-1805 Ventura County/Newbury 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

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

Endurance Manager:
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