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Michigan Chapter

Address:
31313 Northwestern Highway
Suite 204
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Phone: 248-737-0900
Fax: 248-737-0904
Email: michigan@ccfa.org
Toll Free: 888-737-CCFA (2232)



		Welcome to CCFA Michigan Our schedule is jam-packed. Here are a few highlights: Get ready to ROCK San Antonio! Crossing the finish line to find a cure. Join now! San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon November 16, 2008 All levels of fitness encouraged. We'll help you train to run or walk the race as you raise funds to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. For more information or to register: call Ellen Sherwood at (248)737-0900 or email esherwood@ccfa.org 2009 TAKE STEPS WALKS !!!SAVE THE DATE!!! ________________________ SUNDAY MAY 17, 2009 CAMP DEARBORN MILFORD MICHIGAN _________________________ SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2009 TAKE STEPS RIVERWALK DETROIT MICHIGAN RIVERFRONT __________________________ Registration for both walks begins in late September 2009 To get involved or volunteer email Pmorning@ccfa.org KEEP INFORMED! EDUCATION UPDATE NEW IBD PATIENT UPDATE SEMINAR The Inn at St. John's in Plymouth 8:00 am - 1:00 p.m. Free of charge and open to the public Click on the link above or call 248-737-0900 to register ____________________________________________________________________________ 2008 Spring/Summer Michigan Chapter Newsletter Click on the link above to download a PDF of the latest Michigan Chapter Newsletter. If you are looking for more information, please feel free to contact the Michigan Chapter office at michigan@ccfa.org or call (248) 737-0900, toll free (888) 737-CCFA (2232). To volunteer to help with any events, give us a call or drop us a line as we are always looking for committed volunteers. If you would like to set up an event to benefit CCFA such as those listed here, call Development Manager, Gilda Hauser. We encourage your participation, suggestions, and support.
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	September 5, 2008 PAUL FRIED CHARITY BIKE RIDE JOIN CROHN'S PATIENT AND CCFA MEMBER PAUL FRIED SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 KENSINGTON METRO PARK MILFORD MICHIGAN Join Paul and his family and friends for a fundraiser to support CCFA's Michigan Chapter. Ride 25 miles or 50 miles Event begins at 10am around the Kensington Metropark's 8.4 mile paved trail. Paul has a goal of raising $10,000.00 You can help by participate by riding and fundraising OR By donating funds to the ride Click here more information or to register or donate online or email Paul at PAF123@aol.com THIS IS NOT A CCFA SPONSORED EVENT, HOWEVER ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CCFA



	September 13, 2008 Click here to DOWNLOAD INFORMATION or email michigan@ccfa.org (248) 737-0900 1st Annual IBD PATIENT UPDATE Saturday, September 13, 2008 The Inn at St. John's in Plymouth, Michigan 44045 Five Mile Road 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - Topics to include - Basics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD Medications: What they are and how they work IBD Treatments on the Horizon What's New in the Lab Case Vignettes Faculty Peter Higgins, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan Ann Silverman, MD, FACG Section Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Henry Ford Health Systems Timothy Nostrandt, MD, AGAF, FACP Professor, Associate Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan Leslie Aldrich, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS COURSE HOWEVER REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PLEASE RSVP NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2008



		Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the contact person for each support group before attending. MICHIGAN SUPPORT GROUPS DOWNRIVER Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Downriver YMCA, 16777 Northline Road, Southgate. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Contact Brandy Nusser (734) 284-7019 or Jennifer Nycz (734) 775-5133. FLINT Contact Oka Miller (810) 603-0833 or email okamiller@yahoo.com GREATER GRAND RAPIDS Contact Toll Free 888-737-CCFA (2232) IRON MOUNTAIN Contact Lisa Carubini (906) 774-6693 or email lcarubini@sbcglobal.net. MUSKEGON/LAKESHORE Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month October - June only. Crestwood United Methodist Church.1220 Creston Street. Contact Kathy Whalen (231) 798-2790 NAUBINWAY Contact Carol Norman (906)477-9008 or email carol@lighthouse.net. NOVI Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Providence Park Hospital, Grand River at Beck Road. Room B135 Contact: Al Biggs (313) 805-7605 or email at mypalal51@comcast.net. TRAVERSE CITY Meets monthly, dates and times vary. Munson Community Health Center, Conference room A&B 550 Munson Ave. Traverse City Contact Dave North (231) 933-0203 TROY Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Troy Beaumont Hospital , 44300 Dequindre Road. East Campus Medical Building - 2nd Floor Conference Room. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Contact Dan Jankowski (586) 795-9740 or Pattie Shelton (248) 652-8443. OHIO SUPPORT GROUP NORTHWEST OHIO, TOLEDO, AND SURROUNDING AREA Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month. St. Luke's Hospital, 5901 Monclova Road, Maumee, Ohio - Classroom #1. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Call Toll Free 888-737-CCFA (2232).
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		CAMP AND WALK PHOTOS AVAILABLE To view and purchase Michigan Chapter event photos Enter Username: ccfa mich chapter Enter password: ccfa VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are always looking for volunteers to help in the office with light administrative tasks as well as volunteers to help with one of our many special events. Please give us a call at 248-737-0900 if you might be interested.
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		Michigan Chapter 31313 Northwestern Highway Suite 204 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Phone: 248-737-0900 Fax: 248-737-0904 Email: michigan@ccfa.org Toll Free Phone: 888-737-CCFA (2232) Bernard L. Riker, Executive Director briker@ccfa.org Gilda Hauser, Development Manager ghauser@ccfa.org Paula Morning, Take Steps Walk Manager pmorning@ccfa.org Ellen Sherwood, Team Challenge Endurance Manager esherwood@ccfa.org Linda Darga, Administrative Assistant ldarga@ccfa.org Dawn Aubrey, Administrative Assistant daubrey@ccfa.org
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