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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)

 


SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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!!!

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SUNDAY MAY 17, 2009

CAMP DEARBORN

MILFORD MICHIGAN

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SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2009

TAKE STEPS RIVERWALK

DETROIT MICHIGAN RIVERFRONT

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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

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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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CALENDAR/EVENTS
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



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SUPPORT GROUPS

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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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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CONTACT INFO

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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