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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

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SUMMER AND FALL 2012

Walk Date
Santa Barbara Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis May 19, 2012
Los Angeles Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis June 23, 2012
Orange County Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis June 24, 2012
Long Beach Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis September 8,2012
Santa Clarita Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis September 15, 2012
Hawaii Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis November 10, 2012

SPRINT TRIATHLON TRAINING PROGRAM

Tri a New Fitness Challenge!

Accomplish incredible! Train for sprint-distance TriRock San Diego with Team Challenge while you support CCFA! Team Challenge participants receive top-notch coaching over a 16-week training program that prepares them to conquer the race!

September 9, 2012

Join us at an upcoming info session to learn about the program:
Wednesday, May 2, 7:00 p.m.
Road Runner Sports
25359 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
Thursday, May 3, 7:00 p.m.
Runner's High
5338 E 2nd Street
Long Beach, CA 90803
Tuesday, May 8, 7:00 p.m.
Runnergy
14802 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Saturday, May 12 - 10:00 a.m.
TriLAB
3328 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Wednesday, May 16 - 6:30 p.m
El Cholo
1025 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
If you have questions about the program, want to RSVP for an info meeting, or want to set up a 1:1 meeting, please contact Endurance Manager Rob Baird at (310) 694-3341 or rbaird@ccfa.org. Also, lean more at http://www.raceinorange.com/!

Join Team Challenge in Hawaii

or Wine Country in 2012!

Team Challenge Kona, Hawaii 2012 Team Challenge 2012 Team Challenge Napa to Sonoma - 2012

We're heading back to Kona, Hawaii for the Kona Half Marathon on June 24th, and to Wine Country for the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon on July 15th. The Napa to Sonoma race is sold out - your only way in is with Team Challenge! We cover all your travel expenses and train you to walk, run or jog a half marathon in these amazing destinations.

Would you like to be a part of the next Team Challenge season?

Train with us and see why we have a 100% success rate on race day. You can do it! (And for a great cause!) Click here to learn more, or contact Jenni Flores at jflores@ccfa.org or (310) 694-3343.

Free Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Education Program

Thursday, May 24, 2012 | 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Sheraton Cerritos · Room Crystal C
12725 Center Court Drive
Cerritos, CA 90703

Presented by:

Doron Kahana, MD, CPNS
Center for Digestive Health & Nutritional Excellence (CDHNE)

RSVP

For more information, contact Iyad Zabaneh at the CCFA Greater Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter at:

Phone: (310) 694-3344
Email: izabaneh@ccfa.org

CCFA PATIENT EDUCATION

2012 Spring IBD Education Conference Slides

CCFA OC Youth Club
Pump it Up!

Wedneday, May 16, 2012
6:15 - 8:15 p.m.

16871 Noyes Ave
Irvine, CA 92602

RSVP

Come visit with old friends and meet some new ones!

Parents are welcome to accompany kids.

For more info, contact Sabrina Irsay, Community Development Manager
646-942-3888 or sirsay@ccfa.org

The Voice

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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

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 the online volunteer form.


	May 19, 2012 Location: Chase Palm Park Date: May 19, 2012 Check-in Start: 4:00 PM Walk Start: 5:00 PM Event Home \| More Walk Details \| Sponsors \| Volunteer Questions? Contact Us Today Walk Manager: Amira Shaif (310) 478-4513



	May 24, 2012 Date: May 24, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Sheraton Cerritos in the Crystal Ballroom (More information in special highlights above, and on the program's RSVP page) RSVP Questions? Conact Us Today Regional Education & Support Manager: Lindsay Brown (310) 478-4523



	June 23, 2012 Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Date: June 23, 2012 Check-in Start: 4:00 PM Walk Start: 5:00 PM Event Home \| More Walk Details \| Sponsors \| Volunteer Questions? Contact Us Today Walk Manager: Amira Shaif (310) 478-4513



	June 24, 2012 Location: Aldrich Park Date: June 24, 2012 Check-in Start: 4:00 PM Walk Start: 5:00 PM Event Home \| More Walk Details \| Sponsors \| Volunteer Questions? Contact Us Today Walk Manager: Sabrina Irsay (646) 942-3888



	June 24, 2012 Half Marathon Training Program Location: Kona, Big Island Hawaii Date: June 24, 2012 Event Home \| Team Challenge Home \| Info Meeting Questions? Contact Us Today Endurance Manager: Jenni Flores (310) 694-3343



	July 15, 2012 Half Marathon Training Program Location: Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Date: July 15, 2012 Event Home \| Team Challenge Home \| Info Meeting Questions? Contact Us Today Endurance Manager: Jenni Flores (310) 694-3343



	September 8, 2012 Location: El Dorado West - Willow Grove Park Date: September 8, 2012 Check-in Start: 3:00 PM Walk Start: 4:00 PM Event Home \| More Walk Details \| Sponsors \| Volunteer Questions? Contact Us Today Walk Manager: Megan Furst (310) 478-4509



	September 9, 2012 Sprint Triathlon Training Program Location: San Diego Date: September 9, 2012 Event Home \| Team Challenge Home \| Info Meeting Questions? Contact Us Today Endurance Manager: Rob Baird (310) 694-3341



	September 15, 2012 Location: Chick-fil-A Valencia Town Center Date: September 15, 2012 Check-in Start: 3:00 PM Walk Start: 4:00 PM Event Home \| More Walk Details \| Sponsors \| Volunteer Questions? Contact Us Today Walk Manager: Megan Furst (310) 478-4509



	September 25, 2012 Location: Burbank Date: September 25, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Stay Tuned! Online RSVP Available August, 2012 Questions? Contact Us Today Regional Education & Support Manager: Lindsay Brown (310) 478-4523



	October 13, 2012 Orange County Patient and Family Education Conference Saturday, October 13, 2012 Orange County - TBD Online Regsitration Available in September, 2012



	October 22, 2012 16th Annual CCFA Golf Classic Monday, October 22, 2012 \| 9:00 AM El Caballero Country Club, Tarzana



	October 30, 2012 Inagural CCFA Orange County Golf Classic Tuesday, October 30, 2012 \| 11:00 AM Pelican Hill, Newport Beach



	November 10, 2012 Location: Magic Island Date: November 10, 2012 Check-in Start: 2:00 PM Walk Start: 3:00 PM Event Home \| More Walk Details \| Sponsors \| Volunteer Questions? Contact Us Today Walk Manager: Jackie Peterson (646) 430-4841



	December 2, 2012 Half Marathon Training Program Location: Las Vegas Date: December 2, 2012 Stay Tuned! More information coming in August



	December 8, 2012 Date: December 8, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Location: Riverside County - TBD Stay Tuned! Online RSVP Available November 2012 Questions? Contact Us Today Regional Education & Support Manager: Lindsay Brown (310) 478-4523



		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: Sarah Kogeman 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: None; call our office if you're a parent of child with IBD, and are interested in becoming an OC Youth Club Chair. (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 the month, 7:00-8:30 PM Exceptions: 3rd Monday of the month in June, October & November. No Meeting in December. Facilitator: Robert Smith, ccfa_hawaii@yahoo.com Burbank Support Group Burbank Medical Plaza 191 South Buena Vista Street Burbank, CA 91505 2nd Wednesday of every month, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Facilitator: Douglas Yakich, (818) 516-9847 or CCFABurbankSupport@me.com 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 in March, June, September, and December. 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 (no Meeting in June) 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, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (no meeting in April) 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, 2nd Floor Lobby Area Orange, CA 92868 1st Wednesday of every month, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Facilitator: Annie Huhnerkoch, LCSW (714) 456-7057 or ahuhnerk@uci.edu * We partner with this group. Orange* Ostomy Association of Orange County P.O. Box 7041 Orange, CA 92863 * 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 Orange County Parent Network Group Join parents whose children suffer from Crohn's and Colitis in sharing information and support. The group hosts guest speakers on request to discuss various topics that involve children's health with IBD. 567 San Nicolas Drive, Suite 360 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Meets quarterly, meetings are in March, June, September, and December. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. RSVP to pammyg@cox.net 2012 Meeting Dates and Guest Speakers: March 21st, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dr. Grant, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) will be speaking. June TBD September TBD December TBD Facilitator: Pamela George, pammy@cox.net South Orange County Young Adult Support Group 28281 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 202 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 3rd Tuesday of every month, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM Facilitator: Jennifer Martin, (949) 916-5060, drjennifer.martin@yahoo.com 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 Tarzana Parent Support Group "IBD and Our Kids" Tarzana Hospital - North Conference Room 18321 Clark St Tarzana, CA 91356 3rd Monday of every month, starting April 16th, 7:00-8:30 PM Facilitators: Anne House, anne@ibdkidtalk.com, & Negeen Papehn, negeen@ibdkidtalk.com 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 Broder Building 2559 Puesta del Sol Santa Barbara, CA 93105 1st Monday of every month, 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Please call or email facilitator before attending. Facilitator: Karen Clark, (805) 252-0491, redeyepix@cox.net San Luis Obispo - Inactive* * 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 Hermosa or Redondo Room 514 N. Prospect Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90277 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:00-8:30 PM Next Meeting Date: Thursday, April 12th 2012 Guest Speakers: May 10th: Check with co-facilitator. The speaker will be discussing "Alternative Therapies" Facilitator: Gary Hirschhorn, (310) 839-4981, garylilia@mindspring.com Co-facilitator: Janet Jones, (310) 872-9686, jjanetzzz@aol.com 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* Undergrad and Grad Student Group UCLA Medical Plaza 200 Medical Plaza, Room 206A Los Angeles, CA 90095 Next meeting will be on Monday January 30th, between 6-8pm. * Group is only for patients or caregivers Facilitator: Nanae Takatori, ntakatori@mednet.ucla.edu 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 No meeting in December due to the Holidays Facilitator: Lisa M., (805) 444-7977, LAMyers66@Yahoo.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 in February, May, August, November. Facilitator: Michael May, mtmay42@yahoo.com or (310) 546-7927 Dr. Jonathan Sack, Colorectal Surgeon (UCLA) serves as the medical advisor. 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 in January, April, July, and October. 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

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

Regional Education and Support Manager:
Lindsay Brown
LBrown@ccfa.org
Direct Line: (310) 478-4523
Cell: (646) 623-3693

Community Development Manager (Orange County):
Sabrina Irsay
SIrsay@ccfa.org
Cell: (646) 942-3888

Walk Manager - Los Angeles & Santa Barbara Walks:
Amira Shaif
AShaif@ccfa.org
Direct Line (310) 478-4513

Endurance Manager, Half Marathon Training Program:
Jenni Flores
JFlores@ccfa.org
Diect Line (310) 694-3343

Endurance Manager, Triathalon Training Program:
Rob Baird
RBaird@ccfa.org
Direct Line (310) 694-3341

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

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

Development Coordinator:
Megan Furst
MFurst@ccfa.org
Direct Line: (310) 478-4509