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The Autumn 2008 Newsletter of the
Greater New York Chapter
CCFA Night at Yankee Stadium 
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 7:05pm Join CCFA as we host our first Annual Yankees Fundraising Night! Watch your New York Yankees take on the Toronto Blue Jays while supporting the Greater New York Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. A portion of the proceeds from all ticket purchases will support our mission - to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Purchase tickets here! Adult Main Level Seating: $45 (valued at $55) and will include a special Yankees Gift Children tickets are available, please contact Kymberlee at 212-679-1570 for more information
The Greater New York Chapter is pleased to announce our partnership with Mint Cars on Demand, New York City's fresh alternative to car ownership. Become a Mint Member today and Mint Cars on Demand will donate $10 to CCFA and Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis. Drive for a Cure today and become a Mint Member.
Promotion Code: CCFA (must be entered to receive $10 donation) Mint Cars on Demand driving rates start at $2/hour, and members have access to vehicles 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information on Mint Cars on Demand, click here.
For more information please contact Kymberlee Setterberg at 212-679-1570 or
e-mail ksetterberg@ccfa.org or visit www.cctakesteps.org,
CCFA Hope Courage Bracelet
The CCFA Hope Courage Bracelet was designed to raise awareness of our mission to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Jewelry designer Catherine M. Zadeh has teamed up with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Inc. (CCFA) to bring you this exclusive bracelet. The purchase of this piece will help those afflicted with these diseases.
Place your order today!
Also available in 10K gold. Proceeds from the sale of this bracelet benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA).
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July 16, 2009 - September 24, 2009
CCFA Theatre Club 
Thursday, July 16, 2009
8:00pm Marquis Theatre
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036 
Thursday, September 24, 2009
8:00pm Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
242 West 45th Street
Broadway and 8th Ave
Get your tickets today! Call or email Ed Munoz, (212) 679-1570 or emunoz@ccfa.org
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August 18, 2009 - August 23, 2009
A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Our 2009 session will be held at Camp Scatico in Elizaville, NY. Applications for counselors and medical staff are available ONLINE. For more information about this exciting program, contact Monique Cote, Education Manager at mcote@ccfa.org or (212) 679-1570, ext. 203
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September 22, 2009
CCFA Golf Classic Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Century Country Club 233 Anderson Hill Road Purchase, NY 10577 For more information or to purchase a foursome, please contact Ed Munoz at emunoz@ccfa.org or 212-679-1570
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CCFA SUPPORT GROUPS
offer important information about coping with IBD,
and provide a community of support for IBD patients and their loved ones.
First Tuesdays
Monthly drop-in sessions open to patients of all ages. When: The first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where: 386 Park Avenue South, 14th floor
Staten Island Monthly Drop-In
Monthly drop-in sessions open to patients of all ages.
When: The first Tuesday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Where: College of Staten Island, Center of Performing Arts, 1P, Room 116 E.
Women's Group
Monthly drop-in featuring discussions important to women living with IBD. When: The third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where: 386 Park Avenue South, 14th Floor
Bronx Monthly Drop-In
Monthly drop-in support sessions open to patients of all ages. When: June 12, 6:00pm
July 10, 6:00pm Where: AMG Medical Group, 2826 Westchester Ave., Suite 204, Bronx, NY 10461
Brooklyn & Queens Groups - Coming Soon!
All support group listings are subject to change.
Please call to confirm the meeting date, time, and place.
New Patient "Power of Two" Connection for Support
Looking to find support and comfort by talking to someone by phone and/or e-mail who knows the challenges of living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? Want to provide a helping hand to those in need of help? If so, then join our "Power of Two" Connection program! We'll match you up, based on your needs or your request to help others – answering questions, visiting someone in the hospital, or just being there to listen.
To register for a group or for more information,
contact Monique Cote at mcote@ccfa.org, or (212) 679-1570, ext. 203 |
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Volunteers Needed!
Adopt-a-Doctor Program
Making sure CCFA materials are available in physician offices. Requires regular visits to approximately 3-4 physician offices.
General Clerical Work
Light office work, including stuffing envelopes and computer work, can be as needed or on a regular basis.
Special Events
Help to plan and prepare for the variety of special events throughout the year. ...and much more! We welcome all people interested in helping the fight against IBD.
For more information about our volunteer program, call us at (212) 679-1570, or email newyork@ccfa.org .
Workplace Giving
Choosing CCFA as the recipient of your workplace giving campaign is one very important way you can help to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The CCFA, Greater New York Chapter is a member of Community Health Charities. Employees of corporations, federal agencies, and state/municipal governments nationwide have the option to give to CCFA through Community Health Charities which has more than 50 years of experience in workplace giving. Touch the lives of people you know and help someone you don't know. If you would like information on how to bring Community Health Charities to your workplace, please call us at (212) 679-1570 or email newyork@ccfa.org.
Membership - New & Renewals
Join or renew your membership here!
Honor a Loved One With a Tribute Donation
Making donations on behalf of others or in memory of others is a meaningful way of recognizing commitment to an important cause. You can make a tribute or memorial donation and have us send a tribute card (suggested minimum donation $25.00). Upon receipt of your donation, we will send a Tribute card to notify the specified individual of your kindness. If no card type is specified, our CCFA Purple card will be sent. Please note if you would like us to send you free request envelopes for future tributes. Your tribute gift can be mailed to our office or charged to a credit card
by calling (212) 679-1570 or email newyork@ccfa.org.
Donate Your Car, Boat or R.V. Before you sell your vehicle, consider donating it to CCFA.
Our vehicle donation program helps raise needed funds for research and community-based education programs. It's so much easier than selling yourself. Not to mention, the tax deduction you will receive.
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Greater New York Chapter
386 Park Avenue South, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10016-8804Phone: (212) 679-1570
Fax: (212) 679-3567
E-mail: newyork@ccfa.org Staff:
Michele Przypyszny, Executive Director
mprzypyszny@ccfa.org
Ext. 202 Monique Cote, Education and Support Manager
mcote@ccfa.org
Ext. 203 Jose Munoz, Development Coordinator
jmunoz@ccfa.org
Ext. 212 Ed Munoz, Director of Operations
emunoz@ccfa.org
Ext. 201
Elizabeth Pace, Take Steps Walk Manager
epace@ccfa.org
Ext. 207 Kymberlee Setterberg, Take Steps Walk Director
ksetterberg@ccfa.org
Ext. 211
Cerlene Walker, Executive Assistant
cwalker@ccfa.org
Ext. 200
Danielle Whittaker, Team Challenge Endurance Manager
dwhittaker@ccfa.org
Ext. 210
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