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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
 


SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS



 

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!

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CALENDAR/EVENTS
July 11, 2009

Youth Group and Family are invided to join us at Dave & Busters

Join us for food, drinks and lots of games!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

1843 Village West Parkway, Suite 201

Kansas City, KS

Please R. S. V. P. by June 15, 2009

Michelle LaRose-Wicks, Education & Support Manager

emails to: mlarosewicks@ccfa.org

or call: 800.783.8006

July 17, 2009

Join the CCFA at the K!

Come Watch the Royals Take on Tampa Bay

July 17, 2009 7:10 PM

$25.00 Lower Level Tickets with a donation going to the CCFA with every purchase

See the New Stadium and

Enjoy the Fireworks!

Contact Jennifer Laubinger for more information:

Call 646.875.2072 or email at jlaubinger@ccfa.org

Visit the Take Steps Kansas City Web Site for These Additional Summer Events

Movie Night

Golf Tournament

Happy Hours

www.cctakesteps.org/kansascity

July 25, 2009

CCFA Softball for a Cure

100 Inning Softball Game with 105.7 The Point Listeners vs. Media/Celebrities

Benefiting the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Mid-America Chapter

July 25, 2009

9:30 AM - Registration

10:00 AM - Game Time

Eureka Sports Association, Field 4

$30.00 / Player

For more information please contact: Jeff Burton at Jburton@stl.emmis.com

or Andi Harrington at aharrington@ccfa.org or Jen jinkerson at esa_vp@yahoo.com.

Click Here to Register Today!

August 2, 2009 - August 6, 2009

Camp Oasis

SAVE THE DATE:

Sunday, August 2 through Thursday, August 6, 2009

 Join us at YMCA Camp Lakewood in Potosi MO!

For more information please call 314.863.4747 or 1.800.783.8006 or email Michelle at mlarosewicks@ccfa.org

Scottish Rite

Special thanks to the
Scottish Rite 
for
sponsoring our camp
for 5 years!
 

August 9, 2009

Guts & Glory 5K Run or Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Celebrating Team Challenge's Las Vegas Season

Historic St. Charles along the Katy Trail

Register for the 5K Competitive Walk and Run or 1 mile Fun Walk in Historic St. Charles August 9th – help to raise money to find a cure for Crohn's and Colitis

 

$20 Pre- Registration till 8/6/09

$25 Day of Registration

7:30 AM - Registration

8:30 AM - 5K Start

9:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Walk Start

 

All registered participants will receive a Guts & Glory 5K T-shirt!

 

August 15, 2009

Save the Date!

Cardinals Vs. San Diego

Discounted Tickets

Each Ticket sold will provide $5.00 for the CCFA Youth Group

Tickets must be purchased through Alton H.O.G. Link (coming soon)

August 21, 2009
August 21, 2009

Waldo Bar Golf Tournament

Benefiting CCFA Take Steps - Kansas City

August 21, 2009

Four Person Scramble 

1:00 PM Shotgun Start

Swope Park Golf Course

To register conact Jennifer Laubinger

Call 646.875.2072 or email jlaubinger@ccfa.org

Benefit Concert at the Waldo Bar

following the tournament

7438 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114

Featuring Kansas Citys Own Band

Wonderland

Cover Charge - $10.00 Donation to CCFA

September 17, 2009

Save the Date

Kelley Charities presents:

Cocktails for Crohn's

Araka Restaurant - Clayton, Missouri

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

An evening mixer benefiting the Mid-America Chapter of CCFA.

Ticket information coming soon!

October 10, 2009

Save the Date

Patient Education Symposium - Kansas City North Hospital

More information to follow.

October 25, 2009

Join CCFA at Arrowhead Stadium

to see

Kansas City Chiefs          vs.         San Diego Chargers

                                      

October 25, 2009

12:00 PM Kickoff

Ticket purchase benefit CCFA

$49.00 per ticket

For tickets contact Jennifer Laubinger

by phone 646.875.2072 or email jlaubinger@ccfa.org

Go Chiefs!

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SUPPORT GROUPS

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



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

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MORE INFORMATION

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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CONTACT INFO

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
Executive Director
sskodak@ccfa.org

Michelle LaRose-Wicks
Education & Support Manager
mlarosewicks@ccfa.org

Andi Harrington
Development Manager
aharrington@ccfa.org

Jennifer Laubinger
Development Manager Kansas City
jlaubinger@ccfa.org

Rhonda Sciarra
Endurance Manager
rsciarra@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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