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IS NOW RECRUITING FOR:

JUNE 2, 2012 VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON
JULY 15, 2012 NAPA TO SONOMA WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON
SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 NASHVILLE HALF MARATHON
DECEMBER 2, 2012 LAS VEGAS ROCK N' ROLL HALF MARATHON

INFORMATION MEETING'S DATES AND TIMES ARE LISTED HERE

Spring Registration is open!

Make the decision today to join us and take a step toward a future free from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Get your friends, families, and co-workers together and register your team today to start fundraising and raising awareness about Take Steps and IBD.

Take Steps Baltimore, MD - Saturday, June 9, 2012
Federal Hill State Park

Take Steps Salisbury, MD - Saturday, September 22, 2012
Salisbury, MD

To learn more:

Contact Katie Ramirez at kramirez@ccfa.org or at 443-276-0861

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June 19 - 23, 2012

Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Our 2012 session will be held at Camp Tall Timbers in High View, West Virginia. Applications are now available for campers (grades 2 - 10 in fall 2012), Leaders in training (grades 11 - 12 in Fall 2012), and volunteers (age 18+).

Learn more about this exciting program, or contact Shavani Patel - Regional Education & Support Manager (spatel@ccfa.org) or call (443) 276-0861

PLEASE NOTE: Transportation to and from camp will not be provided.

IS NOW RECRUITING FOR THE JUNE 24, 2012

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	May 24, 2012 The Green Spring Station Support Group Is hosting a guest speaker for the May 24th Meeting at 6:00PM Megan Gordon-Hall RN, M.Ac. A licensed acupuncturist from East-West Healing Arts in Crownsville, MD Will be discussing: What Next? Beyond Western Medicine Possibilities And Stress Management Please contact: Lizzette Donigan for more details. Green Spring Station Support Group Co-Facilitators: Sharon Dudley-Brown, PhD, FNP- BC and Lizzette Donigan Location: Johns Hopkins Foxleigh Building - Room #101 2330 West Joppa Road Lutherville, MD 21093 (Map & Directions) Meeting Time: Fourth Thursday (monthly) 6:00 p.m.



	September 22, 2012 The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has signed on as the National Charity Beneficiary of the Lady Speed Stick® Women's Half Marathon presented by Publix to be held in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, September 22, 2012. The event draws women from all over the country and boasts a one-of-a-kind patent-pending finisher's medal with removable charm, a designer goodie bag and an incredible two-day health and fitness expo. (source womenshalfmarathon.com) Men, you can sign up and run in support of Team Challenge too! To find out more, RSVP to Mandy (akikola@ccfa.org) and attend one of our Info Meetings: Thursday, June 7th 6:30pm Severna Park Public Library 45 West McKinsey Rd., Severna Park, MD 21146 (MAP & DIRECTIONS) Tuesday, June 12th 6:30pm Southeast Regional Recreation Center 4021 North Pint Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21222 (MAP & DIRECTIONS)



	December 2, 2012 See the Glitz and Glamour of Vegas at Night When You Train with Team Challenge! The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Team Challenge Endurance Training Program will help you cross the finish line at the 2012 Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon on December 2nd. Team Challenge will take you from the couch to the Las Vegas Strip through our personalized training program. Our coaches will be with you every step of the way, whether you're a first-time marathoner or an experienced athlete training for a personal best! Run or walk with the Team and you'll help raise awareness and mission-critical funds. 1.4 million Americans battle Crohn's and colitis – you can help change their lives, as well as your own, by joining Team Challenge in Vegas. (source competitor.com) To find out more, RSVP to Mandy (akikola@ccfa.org) and attend one of our Info Meetings: Tuesday, August 21st 7pm Reisterstown Library 21 Cockeys Mill Rd., Reisterstown, MD 21136 (MAP & DIRECTIONS) Thursday, August 23rd 7pm Hickory Ridge Community Center 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD 21044 (MAP & DIRECTIONS) Saturday, August 25th 11am Severna Park Community Center 623 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, MD 21146 (MAP & DIRECTIONS) Wednesday, August 29th 7pm White Marsh Library 8133 Sandpiper Circle, Nottingham, MD 21236 (MAP & DIRECTIONS)



		Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the individual support group number or email listed below or call the chapter number above to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. ALLEGANY COUNTY Cumberland Support Group *Facilitators:* Bob Manasse & Gary Phillip *Location:* Western Maryland Health System, Room 2 of the Auditorium (12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502) (Map & Directions) *Meeting Time:* 1st Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. *Meeting Info:* For more information about the group, contact Bob Manasse (ebmanasse@atlanticbb.net or 301-729-8308) or Gary Phillip (preachur99@yahoo.com or 301-268-2670) ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY Annapolis Support Group Facilitator: Bradley Thomas *Location:* Health and Sciences Pavilion (7th Floor), next to Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2000 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD. 21401 (Map & Directions) *Meeting Time:* 1st Wednesday (monthly) 7 p.m. *Meeting Info:* We laugh, cry, vent and rant about our experiences with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Diseases). We have facilitators who have lived with IBD for over 20 years! All ages, (including children) are welcome to attend. For more information please contact Brad via email at bradley.e.thomas@gmail.com BALTIMORE CITY The Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai New Adolescent Support Group for children ages 10 -15 and their Parents *Facilitator: Michelle Fink Meeting Time:* THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD *Location:* Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai, 2401 W. Bevedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 (Map & Directions) Meeting Info: Kids; This is your chance to share stories in confidence, make new friends, participate in kid friendly activities! Parents; This is your opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other parents of kids with IBD! For further information or questions please contact Michelle Fink at (410) 375-2516 University of Maryland Medical Center Facilitator: Laura Stephens *2012 Meeting Time:* May 3, July 5, September 6, November 1 - From: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM *Location:* Patient Resource Center, 22 S. Greene Street, 1st Floor, Baltimore, MD (Map & Directions) *Meeting Info:* Please RSVP to Laura Stephens: lauras@verizon.net for exact dates. BALTIMORE COUNTY Green Spring Station Support Group Co-Facilitators: Sharon Dudley-Brown, PhD, FNP- BC and Lizzette Donigan Location: Johns Hopkins Foxleigh Building - Room #101 2330 West Joppa Road Lutherville, MD 21093 (Map & Directions) *Meeting Time:* Fourth Thursday (monthly) 6:00 p.m. Meeting Info: Please RSVP to Lizzette Donigan if you will be in attendance. Towson Support Group Facilitators: Lori Gunning, RN and Nancy Dabkowski, RN *Location:* Saint Joseph Medical Center, 7601 Osler Drive, Towson, MD 21204 (Map & Directions) *Meeting Info:* This group is for Adult patients with Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. Friends and Family are welcome to attend. The group meets Four times a year: March 6, 2012 - May 8, 2012 - September 11, 2012 - November 13, 2012 Meetings are held in the St. Clare Conference Room at 7:00 PM Please call Community Outreach at (410) 337-1479 for more information. HOWARD COUNTY Columbia Support Group *Facilitator:* Bradley Thomas *Location:* Medical Pavilion at Howard County General Hospital, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21044 (Map & Directions) *Meeting Time:* This group meets at 7:00 PM regularly on the first Tuesday every month of the year. For exact dates, questions or additional information, please contact Brad Thomas at bradley.e.thomas@gmail.com or at (443) 253-3806 WASHINGTON COUNTY Hagerstown / Chambersburg Support Group *Co-Facilitators:* Susan Wilson-Long & John Long *Meeting Time:* 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. No Meetings are held in November & December due to Holidays. *Location:* John L. Grove Medical Center, 50 Eastern Ave, Greencastle, PA 17225, Lower level conference room, North East entrance. (Map & Directions) For exact dates, questions or additional information please call (717) 762-0099 or email us at:ibdsupportgroup@gmail.com If you are interested in becoming a Support Group Facilitator for any of the groups listed above, or if you would like to start your own, please contact our office at (443) 276-0861 or toll free (800) 618-5583 The Power of Two program provides one-to-one support and compassion to patients and their families suffering from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Individuals participating in the program are matched to volunteers who have had similar challenges and experiences for phone or email conversations. This program is open to adults with IBD as well as parents of children with IBD. We are working to expand this program to serve spouses of people with IBD and teens. Would you like to assist others or do you need someone to talk with? Join our Power of Two Program. For details, call (800) 618-5583
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		MARYLAND-SOUTHERN DELAWARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Canuel, Chair Wealth Management Director, PNC Wealth Management Dr. Ray Cross, CMAC Chair Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, University of Maryland Mary Bolduc-Glagola, Immediate Past Board Chair President, HoCo Promo & MEG-Communications, LLC Richard Berman President, Mid-Atlantic Shore Properties, Inc. Matthew Campbell Youth on Board Gregg Cote VP of Operations, Commerce Corporation, Inc. Denise Dory Patient Advocate Dr. Jonathan Efron Chief of Colorectal Surgery, Johns Hopkins University Jason Fruman President/CEO at The Great Cookie William Herrfeldt Associate, Venable LLP Alan Jefferson Vice President, Commercial Banking Group, Sandy Spring Bank Debra Kane Freelance Writer and Editor Lesly Rehaut Regional Director, Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts Dr. Ron Surdin Optometrist, The Optical Solution Dr. Steve Becker Dentist, Smiles by Becker Frederick Johnson Assistant Vice President & Trust Advisor, PNC Wealth Management CHAPTER MEDICAL ADVISORY & MISSION COMMITTEE Raymond Cross, M.D., Chair University of Maryland Medical Center, IBD Program Jerrold Canakis, M.D. Berlin, MD Nadia Cheevers, BSN., RN University of Maryland Medical Center, IBD Program Dominic Cirincione, Program Analyst FDA Dr. Kester Crosse Digestive Disease Associates Sharon Dudley–Brown, Ph.D., F.N.P. Johns Hopkins Hospital Jonathan Efron, M.D. (Surgeon) Chief of Colorectal Surgery, Johns Hopkins University John Fischel, Attorney Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Mark Flasar, M.D. University of Maryland Medical Center, IBD Program Dora Frank, CNRP IBD Infusion Center, The University of Maryland Medical Center Neil Goldberg, M.D. St. Joseph Medical Center Mary Harris, M.D. The Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease at Mercy Stephen Kavic, M.D. (Surgeon) Maryland of Maryland Medical Center, IBD Program Suzanne Kohnke Rabbi Chaim Landau Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue Mark Lazarev, M.D. Johns Hopkins Hospital Mark Noar, M.D. Mark D. Noar & Associates Maria Oliva-Hemker, M.D. (Pediatric) Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Johns Hopkins Children's Center Lee Ann Pazulski School Nurse, Howard County Public Schools Suzanne Sankey, M.D. Anne Arundel Gastroenterology Associates Jeffrey Schwartz, M.D. Maryland General Joan Selekoff Bishop Walter Thomas New Psalmist Baptist Church David Tuchman, M.D. (Pediatric) Pediatric Gastroenterology Sinai Hospital Michael Yao, M.D. National Institutes of Health Joetta Wade-Smith, Pharmacist University of Maryland Medical Center Lindsay Wilson, RN, MSN, CPNP (Pediatric) Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Johns Hopkins Children's Center Edward Wolf, M.D. Woodholme Gastroenterology and the Endocenters of Baltimore and Quarterfield Station
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		Maryland / Southern Delaware Chapter 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 270 Columbia, MD 21044 Phone: (443) 276-0861 Fax: (443) 276-0865 Toll Free: (800) 618-5583 Allison Coffey - Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Division (acoffey@ccfa.org) Jackie Riedel - Community Development Director (jriedel@ccfa.org) Shavani Patel - Regional Education & Support Manager (spatel@ccfa.org) Sharika Townsend - Development Coordinator (stownsend@ccfa.org) Katie Ramirez - Take Steps Walk Manager (kramirez@ccfa.org) Jillian Beam - Senior Team Challenge Endurance Manager (jbeam@ccfa.org) Mandy Kikola - Team Challenge Endurance Manager (akikola@ccfa.org)
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Maryland / Southern Delaware Chapter