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CCFA Maryland South Delaware Chapter

10400 Little Patuxent Parkway • Suite 270 • Columbia MD 21044

PHONE: 1-800-618-5583 • EMAIL: maryland@ccfa.org

 


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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

 


2012 TAKE STEPS BE HEARD FOR CROHNS AND COLITIS

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


• SAVE THE DATE •

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

FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT



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CALENDAR/EVENTS
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

Lady Speedstick Women's Half Marathon Nashville

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)

Nashville Women's Half Marathon

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)

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SUPPORT GROUPS

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


Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Help   

    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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MORE INFORMATION

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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CONTACT INFO

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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