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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

** SAVE THE DATE **

Camp Oasis Logo

July 7-13, 2010

Applications available now!

CCFA Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Our 2010 session will be held at The Painted Turtle in Lake Hughes, CA.

The Painted Turtle Requirements:

Every camper must have had a physical exam in 2010.
An official immunization record must be submitted. There will be no waiver of shots, except by doctors' orders.
All campers must be covered by health insurance. If you do not have coverage, please contact the Painted Turtle at 661-724-1768 and they can help you locate insurance.

Camp applications are available as of mid-January 2010 for campers (entering 2nd -11th grade*), Leaders in Training (entering 12th grade*), and volunteers (age 19+).

Click here to learn about this exciting program, or contact Paddy Harrigan, Development Assistant at PHarrigan@ccfa.org or 310-478-4500.

* Grade based on September 2010 school year

NOW RECRUITING!

Take Steps Logo
Santa Barbara
June 6, 2010 Los Angeles
June 13, 2010 Irvine
June 27, 2010

Team Challenge Logo
July 18, 2010

Take Steps and Team Challenge event details, and a list of upcoming Team Challenge information meetings are in in the events' Calendar/Events listing below.

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.


	March 9, 2010 - March 23, 2010 NOW RECRUITING FOR Sunday, July 18, 2010 Take the Challenge! Change a Life! We will train you to walk or run in the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon. Attend any of the upcoming information meetings to learn more. Sign up for an upcoming Team Challenge information meetings: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 – 7:00 p.m. A Runner's Circle (map) 3216 Los Feliz Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90039 Saturday, March 13, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. Lululemon Athletica (map) 331 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90401 Tuesday, March 16, 2010 – 7:00 a.m. Runnergy (map) 14082 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Thursday, March 18, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. A Snail's Pace (map) 8840 Warner Ave Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. Run With Us (map) 235 N Lake Ave Pasadena, CA 91101 Looking Forward to Seeing You If you are unable to attend any of the information meetings, or if you need more information, please call or email Reed Pellett, Endurance Manager RPellett@ccfa.org – (310) 694-3343



	April 29, 2010 Honoring Joyce Brandman • Vicky Goodman To benefit Camp Oasis and pediatric research for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis Fashion show presented by Save the Date Thursday, April 29, 2010 The Beverly Hills Hotel For more information call CCFA office at (310) 478-4500



	June 6, 2010 - June 27, 2010 Join the Walk for a Cure! This June hundreds of people will join the Greater Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter in the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's fight against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Together we'll raise money for crucial research and raise awareness of these painful and unpredictable digestive diseases that afflict millions of people. June 6, 2010 - Take Steps Santa Barabara Walk Location: Santa Barbara City College Time: 4:00 PM Make Noise and Be Heard! Register today June 13, 2010 - Take Steps Los Angeles Walk Location: Griffith Park Time: 4:00 PM Make Noise and Be Heard! Register today June 27, 2010 - Take Steps Orange County Walk Location: Aldrich Park, University or California Irvine Time: 5:00 PM Make Noise and Be Heard! Register today



		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 our office at (310) 478-4500. 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 our office at (310) 478-4500. 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 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 2010 are January 2, April 3, July 3, and October 2. 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 Due to holidays, no Meeting in January 2010, & February's meeting will be February 1st. 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 pm - 6:30 pm 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* Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta del Sol in the "Leather Lounge" Santa Barbara, CA 93105 1st Monday of every month, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Facilitator: Karen Clark, (805) 252-0491 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. 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/Thousand Oaks Area Los Robles Medical Center - East Campus Rehabilitation Center - 1st Floor Conference Room 150 Via Merida Westlake Village, CA 91362 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 2010 are February 13, May 8, August 14, and November 13. 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 2010 are January 16, April 17, July 17, and October 16. 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

Community Development &
Orange County Walk Manager:
Joslynn Sielaff
JSielaff@ccfa.org

Greater Los Angeles Walk 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

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

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