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Email: lams@ccfa.org
New temporary address since the fire until further notice:
* 8019 Maple Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 *



		OUR WALK WAS A BIG SUCCESS $83,051.00 Collected THANK YOU I would like to express our deepest appreciation for all those that participated in 2009 Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis. It is because of your efforts that this year's walk was so successful! 500 walkers gathered at Audubon Park for our second annual New Orleans Take Steps walk. Our fundraising total is $83,051.00 with more funds still coming in! If you still have funds to turn in, please mail them to CCFA, 7821 Maple Street, Suite 2, New Orleans, LA 70118. Funds raised before July 20, 2009, will continue to count toward this year's incentives. FIRE AT CCFA OFFICE On March 9th, we experienced a major fire at our chapter office at 7611 Maple Street in New Orleans. We have set up a temporary office down the street at * 8019 Maple Street, New Orleans 70118 * Our telephone number and fax are still the same. We apologize for any inconvenience. CONGRATULATIONS to the Louisiana/Mississippi Chapter and its Members, Volunteers, Donors, Board of Trustees and Staff for being selected as the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's 2008 CHAPTER OF THE YEAR! CCFA's "Got Guts™" Magnetic Support Ribbons and Bracelets *"Got Guts™" CCFA Folding Chairs* . . We now have "Got Guts™" Folding Chairs. Great for the summer concerts, camping and other outdoor events! Comfort and function, this super compact chair with shoulder bag features attractive armrests, one-piece heavy-denier polyester sling seatback on a sturdy metal frame and a built-in drink holder. One for $15.00 donation, Two for $25.00 donation. ONLY AVAILABLE through the Louisiana/Mississippi Chapter! Express love & support, show courage & bravery. Share the CCFA "Got Guts™" Magnetic Support Ribbions and Bracelets with family and friends to support our mission to prevent and find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Place the magnetic suppot ribbon on your car, truck, or refrigerator and wear this beautiful bracelet embossed with the phrase "Got Guts™" in support for a future without Crohn's and colitis. . All proceeds will benefit the Louisiana/Mississippi Chapter of CCFA. *Magnetic Support Ribbon* Color: Blue Size: 7.5" x 3.5" Price: One for $2.00 Donation, Ten for $15.00 Donation - *100% Synthetic Silicon Rubber Bracelet* Color: Blue Size: Adult and Youth Price: One for $2 Donation, Ten for $15 Donation . *Folding Chair* Color: Blue Price: One for $15.00 Donation, Two for $25.00 Donation *ORDER BY Telephone or Email us at 504-861-3433 or lams@ccfa.org* Shipping Costs (Bracelets and/or Support Ribbons: $4.00 per order) (Chairs: $6.00 per chair). Please make checks payable to CCFA. Your may also charge by phone using your MasterCard, Visa, or American Express. . SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL INCENTIVIES currently being offered! (Call the Louisiana/Mississippi office for details). ARE YOU A CCFA MEMBER? JOIN OUR FAMILY! WE NEED YOU TO HELP KEEP THE LOUISIANA/MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER GROWING STRONG ! Yes, we need everyone now more than ever who is concerned about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Southern Arkansas to renew their membership or to join us by becoming a member today. You will be able to access the many wonderful resources and benefits provided by the local Louisiana/Mississippi Chapter which include receiving the new award winning IBD magazine Take Charge. Your membership will help as we try to build a stronger chapter here in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Southern Arkansas and will enable us to increase programming on a local level while we search for a cure. Matching funding for the National Institutes of Health from the Federal Government for research depends, in part, on the number of people that we can show that are affect by IBD either personally or through a family member or loved one. We need to show the government that we represent a large number of people within our states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Southern Arkansas who need for us to fund research not only here in the Mississippi Delta Region but throughout the U.S. PLEASE JOIN OR RENEW TODAY. *IT IS JUST THAT IMPORTANT!* Call the chapter office at 866.382-2232 and ask about our Special Membership Incentives now available. What About Giving a Gift of Membership to a family member or loved-one? Delight your friends and loved ones with the gift of membership, perfect for any special occasion. Special Discounts for Members Only! Now you can share the joy of CCFA Membership and help our chapter and receive special discounted rates available only to members. You can take $5 off any new Individual gift membership and $10 off Family gift memberships. This offer is valid for new memberships only, not for renewals. You must call the Louisiana/Mississippi Chapter Office to receive this special offer. 1-866-382-2232. ALSO MAKE SURE YOUR DOCTOR IS A CCFA MEMBER TOO. If he or she isn't, ask why not? (and let us know).
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	August 16, 2009 Join us for an exciting educational program, "Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: What Every Patient Needs to Know," that will be presented on the Northshore this summer. This free educational program, open to all patients, family members, caregivers, and community members, is hosted by the Louisiana/Mississippi Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and will be led by a local physician expert. Lawrence Ginsler, M.D. Speaker Tuesday, August 18, 2009 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Benedict's Plantation 1144 N. Causeway Blvd Mandeville, LA Space is Limited so please REGISTER TODAY. Food will be provided Free Program-Open to All CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Sponsored by:



	August 20, 2009 - August 23, 2009 Children's Camp 2009 Crohn's & Colitis Camp Oasis August 20-23, 2009 Thursday-Sunday Meridian, Texas Kids ages 7-16. (Camp Counselors and Nurses are needed too!) Application will be available in January 2009 for Campers (ages 7-16), Leaders in Training (ages 17-18), and Volunteers (ages 20+). This is residential camp for camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. We will depart for camp from New Orleans, LA and Jackson, MS. Click here to learn more about this exciting program. CONTACT JULIE in Texas at jdiffenderffer@ccfa.org or 972-386-0607x302 Mark Your Calendars and Save The Date TODAY. Donations are desperately needed to help send our kids to camp this year! Contact our chapter office at 504-861-3433 if you can make a contribution for the Louisiana and Mississippi kids. for questions.



		*Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter number or check with group facilitator to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. WE'RE GETTING TOGETHER... All support meetings are casual and are held in a warm, welcoming, and safe atmosphere. The meeting are offered free of charge. People with IBD, their families, and their friends are encouraged to attend. Want to help start a support group in your area? Scroll down to the end of the list to see an important annoucement about upcoming Support Group Facilitator Training. Baton Rouge Area Group* Broadmoor United Methodist Church (New Meeting Dates) Corner Mollylea Drive and Sharp Road Baton Rouge, LA Meets Quarterly (2009 Dates: Feb 12, May 14, Aug 13, Nov 12) at 7:30 p.m. Adult Education Building, Room 202 A special Youth Support Group meeting will be held in conjuction (but in an adjacent room) with the regular support meetings on the odd months. Contact us for more details. Facilitators Connie and David Frederic 225-644-6363 Jan Bugg 225-275-6041 Columbus/Starkville, Mississippi Area Group Baptist Memorial Hospital 2520 Fifth Street North Columbus, MS 39705 *Call the CCFA office for next meeting dates* 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the Willowbrook Bldg. Facilitator Caroline McCracken email: cmccracken@lshc.msstate.edu Lafayette/Acadiana Area Group Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center 611 St. Landry Lafayette, LA Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. at 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in Room 109 Facilitators Terry Comeaux 337-937-4537 Sue Callandret 337-754-5177 North Shore Area Group (No Meeting in May) Lakeview Regional Medical Center 95 East Fairway Drive Covington, LA 70433 Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each ODD month. (Jan, March, May, July, Setember, and Novenber) at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Private Dining Room in the Cafeteria area Facilitators David Thomas 504-861-3433 Email: dthomas@ccfa.org Gail Smith 504-861-3433 Email: gsmith@ccfa.org New Orleans Area Group CCFA Chapter Office 7821 Maple Street New Orleans, LA 70018 Meets on the 4th Monday (No meeting in May) of every odd month at 6:00 p.m. Facilitators Gail Smith 504-427-4037 Email: gsmith@ccfa.org Jackson, Mississippi Area Group St. Dominic Hospital Lakeland Drive Jackson,MS Meets First Saturday of every Odd Month. 11:00 am Room 3 (Lower level across from cafeteria) Facilitators Ben Terry 601-416-6289 ben@weathervision.com Melissa Harmon 601-506-0755 Vicksburg, Mississippi Area Group* River Region Medical Center Vicksburg, MS Meets odd months (March, May, July, Sept, Nov) Conference Room D (across from the atrium) at 7:00 pm Facilitator Currently we are looking for a new facilitator to lead the group if you would like to volunteer please call Gail in the CCFA office at 866-382-2232. __________________________* NO OTHER CCFA SUPPORT GROUPS LISTED IN LOUISIANA/MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER AT THIS TIME. Please call our chapter office at 866-382-2232 for more details. *SAY WHAT!?* We don't have support group in your area! Would you like to help us? Then give us a call. Maybe you could become a trained support group leader!We need volunteers throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and Southern Arkansas especially in: Biloxi/Gulport Hattiesburg Meridian Pascagoula Tupelo Alexandria Houma Lake Charles Monroe Morgan City Natchitoches Shreveport Pine Bluff Next Support Group Facilitator Training will be held Summer 2009. Call for details. Become s trained support group facilitator and help start a support group in your area! With the help of CCFA- "Say I can do it!"
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		WORKPLACE GIVING: IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU! Community Health Charities is a choice in some of the largest employee giving campaign in the country. Millions of employees in corporations, federal agencies, and state/municipal governments nationwide give to Community Health Charities' member health charities raising about $58 million annually. With Community Health Charities a part of a workplace giving campaign, employees can touch the lives of people they know and love, and help someone they have never even met by having a donation automatically deducted from their paycheck. With more than 50 years of experience in workplace fundraising, Community Health Charities is one of the most cost-effective nonprofit organizations in the country. Their overhead costs are just 7.8%. If you want to know more about how to give to Community Health Charities or include us in your employee giving campaign - visit their website by clicking here, or call the CCFA office at 504-861-3433. You can have an impact through workplace giving! Click on the icon below to see if your employer is listed. Giving is HOPE in Action Volunteers Needed! Our volunteers are a very important aspect of what makes our chapter work and they are very appreciated! Email us or call us today! lams@ccfa.org We have moved our chapter office to Maple Street because of damage from Katrina at our old location on Veterans Blvd. We need a few things. We are looking for someone who might like to donate the following items for our office use: WISH LIST Armoire/Hutch Side Board/Buffet Odd Tables Small Desk or Table Couple of Highback Style Chairs for Reception Area -
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		Louisiana/Mississippi Chapter Serving all of Louisiana, Mississippi, and southern Arkansas (new address as of 7/2/2009) 8019 Maple Street New Orleans, LA 70118 Telephone: 504-861-3433 Fax: 504-861-3466 Toll Free: 866-382-CCFA Email: lams@ccfa.org David Lee Thomas Executive Director dthomas@ccfa.org Gail C. Smith Development Manager gsmith@ccfa.org
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