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. 

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.

Please contact the CCFA office at 314.863.4747 or 800.783.8006 if you'd like to be a support group facilitator!

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

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

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.

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"