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Mid-America Chapter

Address:
1034 S. Brentwood
Suite 1510
St. Louis, MO 63117

Phone, Fax:
Toll free: 800.783.8006
Phone: 314.863.4747
Fax: 314.863.4749



		Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's new endurance training program. This exciting new fundraising program trains you to run or walk a half marathon while helping the Foundation raise funds to find a cure for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Las Vegas Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon Dec. 6, 2009 Team Challenge is heading to the inaugural Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon! The ultimate Vegas experience with electrifying, live entertainment. Come with us to experience a surefire win. You'll rock n roll with Elvis on this action packed course down the strip. Do something you never thought you could do while helping 1.4 million people win back their lives. You can make a difference, help find cures and run or walk 13.1 miles! Learn more and get started today! Do you shop at Schnuck's? If so, sign up for your Schnucks eScrip Community Card 1. Visit Schnucks and request a Schnucks eScrip Community Card. Activate your card by calling 1.800.931.6258 or visit www.escrip.com/schnucks.jsp 2. Present your card to the cashier every time you shop at Schnucks. You can pay for your groceries any way you choose. Simply swiping your card generates contributions from Schnucks to our school or group. 3. The more you shop, the higher the contribution to your group. For every dollar you spend, Schnucks will contribute up to 3% of your purchase amount.
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CALENDAR/EVENTS


	November 16, 2009 2ND ANNUAL CONCERT FOR CROHN'S ...featuring Janus and Cage The Elephant WHERE ·Pop's Nightclub WHEN ·Monday, November 16 @ 7:00 PM AGE ·16 and Over PRICE ·$10.57 STATUS ·Just Added Buy Tickets Now! ABOUT THE EVENT On sale Friday, October 16th. Its the 2nd Annual Concert For Crohn's -- Monday, November 16th at Pop's -- featuring Janus and Cage The Elephant! Jeff Burton and 105.7 The Point present a night of live music from a bunch of bands including headliners Janus and Cage The Elephant! Plus, great drink specials, silent auction items, giveaways, and proceeds benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Tickets are only $10.57 in advance. MORE INFO POP'S NIGHTCLUB 1403 Mississippi Ave. Sauget , IL 62201 618.274.6720 http://www.popsrocks.com/ Parking information: Abundant FREE parking Directions: Mississippi Ave. is about 3/4 mile south of I-55 N on Route 3. Route 3 is the first exit on I-55 N, going east into Illinois from St. Louis. You can see Pop's plainly on your right from Route 3.



	February 13, 2010 Trivia Night Join emcee Jeff Burton of 105.7 The Point for a night of Trivia benefiting the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. Maryland Heights Center Auditorium 2344 McKelvey Road Maryland Heights, MO 63043 $160 per table of eight Doors open at 6:00 PM and game begins at 7:00 PM RSVP - 314.863.4747 to Andi Harrington Cosby or email acosby@ccfa.org



	February 20, 2010 Save the Date - 2009 Patient Education Symposium St. Louis The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Mid-America Chapter invite you to join us for a Free Patient Education Symposium. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Place: St. Luke's Hospital 232 S. Woods Mill Road Chesterfield, MO 63017 www.stlukes-stl.com More information coming soon. Register: Phone: 314.863.4747 Fax: 314.863.4749 E-mail: mlarosewicks@ccfa.org



	May 1, 2010 St. Louis Take Steps Walk Saturday Evening May 1, 2010 Forest Park - St. Louis, MO Form your team today and make plans to join us! Register Here Today For additional information call 314.863.4747 or toll-free 800.783.8006 or email Andi Harrington Cosby at acosby@ccfa.org



	May 22, 2010 Kansas City Take Steps Walk Saturday evening May, 22 2010 Liberty Memorial Kansas City, MO Form your team today and make plans to join us! Register Here Today For more information please call 314.863.4747 or toll-free at 800.783.8006 or email Jennifer Laubinger at jlaubinger@ccfa.org



		Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter at 800.783.8006 to confirm the meeting date, place, and time. Support groups are free and open to the public. SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATORS NEEDED! Please contact the CCFA office at 314.863.4747 or 800.783.8006 if you'd like to be a support group facilitator! KANSAS Garden City Support Group 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3rd Thursday of each month Leader: Jodi Email: unhappygut@yahoo.com St. Catherine Hospital Classroom 2, lower level 401 East Spruce Garden City, KS 67846 Overland Park Support Group 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 2nd Monday of each month Leader: Nancy Shawnee Mission Medical Center Life Dynamics Building, Room 2 Junction of I-35 and 75th Street MISSOURI Kansas City Support Group 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 4th Tuesday of each month from January to October Leader: Dee North Kansas City Hospital Health Services Pavilion 2790 Clay Edwards Drive (off of Armour Road) Check the Main Lobby Listing For Room Location The building adjoins the main hospital building -- entrance is on the South side Mexico Support Group Begins at 7:00 p.m. Quarterly Meetings Call Dr. Gordon's office at 573.581.7196 or 800.488.2243 for more information. Audrain Medical Center Jansen East Auditorium 620 E. Monroe Mexico, MO 65265 Moberly Support Group New First meeting October 22, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 PM Moberly Regional Medical Center 1515 Union Avenue Moberly, MO 65270 Education Conference Room, Lower Level St. Louis Support Group 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of each month Leader: Mollie Missouri Baptist Medical Center 3015 North Ballas Road St. Louis, MO 63131 Meet in Conference Room 6, which on the East side of the Medical Center near the Auditorium. Note: Room may change; watch for CCFA signs. Washington Support Group 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2nd Monday of even months Leader: Terri St. John's Mercy Hospital Mercy Doctors Building, Classroom A 851 E. 5th Street Washington, MO 63090 Chapter Medical Advisory Committees St. Louis Committee Dr. Barry Abramson Willowbrook Medical Center 10511 Old Olive St. Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 Dr. Matthew Ciorba 660 S. Euclid Ave. Campus Box 8124 St. Louis, MO 63110 Dr. Jill Elwing 621 S. New Ballas Rd. Ste. 1001B St. Louis, MO 63141 Dr. John Farrell 621 S. New Ballas Rd. Ste. 4019B St. Louis, MO 63141 Dr. Glenn Gordon Center for Digestive & Liver Diseases 714 Medical Park Dr. Mexico, MO 65265 Dr. David Landau 11125 Dunn Rd. Ste. 406 St. Louis, MO 63136 Dr. Ellen Li 660 S. Euclid Ave. Campus Box 8124 St. Louis, MO 63110 Dr. Michael Presti 621 S. New Ballas Rd. Ste. 1001B St. Louis, MO 63141 Dr. Robert Rothbaum Children's Hospital of St. Louis One Children's Place Box 8116 St. Louis, MO 63110 Dr. Jerry Rosenblum 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Ste. 640 Chesterfield, MO 63017 Dr. William Stenston 660 S. Euclid Ave. Box 8124 St. Louis, MO 63110 Dr. Christian Stone 660 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 Dr. Jeff Teckman Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital 1465 S. Grand St. Louis, MO 63104 Kansas City Committee Dr. John Bonino Jackson County Gastroenterology 206 NW Mock Ave., Suite 100 Blue Springs, MO 64014 Dr. Stanley Brand 5701 W. 119th Street, Suite 249 Overland Park, KS 66209 Dr. B. William Ginsberg 6420 Prospect Kansas City, MO 64132 Dr. Jennifer McCullough Children's Mercy 2401 Gillham Road Kansas City, MO 64108 Kathy Ann Stone, BSN, CGRN Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center KC 4801 E. Linwood Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64128 Dr. Marc Taormina 3601 NE Ralph Powell Lees' Summit, MO 64064 Dr. James Walden 2790 Clay Edwards Drive #1210 North Kansas City, MO 64116
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		Donate your Car, RV, or Boat! Thinking of selling or even junking your old car, RV, or boat? Why not donate it to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Gateway Chapter? Current registration is not required and free towing is available. Classics to Clunkers, running or not. We do everything for you, and you'll receive a tax deduction for your donation. Help us meet our financial needs so we can help those affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Here's more information! Volunteers Needed for Events! If you are interested in volunteering in the office, pre event and/or day of event please contact call 314.863.4747 or 1.800.783.8006. We would like to thank all our volunteers who generously donate their time each year! Power of Two ~ Initiative for Individual Support Need someone to talk with? Join our Power of Two Program. For details, call 314.863.4747 or 1.800.783.8006.
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		Mid-America Chapter 1034 S. Brentwood Suite 1510 St. Louis, MO 63117 Toll free: 800.783.8006 Phone: 314.863.4747 Fax: 314.863.4749 Steve Skodak ext. 13 Executive Director sskodak@ccfa.org Michelle LaRose-Wicks ext. 15 Education & Support Manager mlarosewicks@ccfa.org Andi Harrington ext. 14 Development Manager aharrington@ccfa.org Jennifer Laubinger Development Manager Kansas City jlaubinger@ccfa.org Marisa Sarringhaus Endurance Manager msarringhaus@ccfa.org The Mid-America Chapter is proud to serve Missouri, Kansas, Southern Illinois, and North Central Arkansas. "A proud member of Community Health Charities"
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