If you're a novice runner or walker, do something you never thought you could! You'll have full support straight through to the finish line. Experienced runners and walkers can put their abilities to the test, and get energized by being part of an amazing team! You'll make new friends and great memories as you train and celebrate with others like you who care.
2012 New York City Take Steps Walk:
Thursday, May 17 2012 South Street Seaport, Pier 17 Registration and Festival, 5:30 PM Walk: 7:00 PM
Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis is CCFA's largest fundraising event. Participants raise funds and awareness throughout the year and come together to celebrate the steps that have been taken towards a cure.
For more information, contact Danielle Thibault at dthibault@ccfa.org or 646-388-9283.
Join us for our newest event: Team Challenge Cycle.
For more information, contact Adina Wolf: awolf@ccfa.org
Did you miss our Annual Patient Education Day? You can check out some of the presentations by clicking on the links below!
~A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis~
Our 2012 session will be held at Camp Oasis in Elizaville, New York
Applications will be available in mid-January 2012 for campers (grades 3-10), Leaders in Training (grades 11-12), and volunteers (age 18+).
Click here to learn more about this exciting program, or contact Sergio Seijas at sseijas@ccfa.org or 646-388-9290.
The Greater New York Chapter in the Media
Greater New York Executive Director, Rhondell Domilici, was a guest on two Fox news programs in honor of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week! You can watch them here and here!
CCFA and the 2011 New York Take Steps walk were featured on Fox News Live! Hosted by Rick Folbaum, the segment featured gastroenterologist, Dr. Arun Swaminath, and Greater New York Executive Director, Rhondell Domilici.
CCFA – Theatre Club All tickets $350/pair Purchase tickets through the CCFA Theatre club and a portion of the ticket price will be donated to the Greater New York Chapter For more information email newyork@ccfa.org and mention Theatre or call 212-679-1570 ext. 2
Porgy and Bess Thursday, February 15, 2012 Richard Rodgers Theater 226 West 46th Street
Evita Thursday, April 19, 2012 Mariott Marquis Theater 1535 Broadway
Ghost Thursday, May 17, 2012 8 pm Lunt Fontaine Theatre 205 West 46th Street
Nice Work if You Can Get it Thursday, June 14, 2012 7pm Imperial Theatre 249 West 45th Street,
PATIENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUPS: Meetings are open to all patients, friends and family. All meetings are offered free of charge and are led by a trained facilitator.
To receive more information, click here orcontact: Sergio Seijas, 212.679.1570, Ext. 1, sseijas@ccfa.org
Ongoing Support Groups: First Tuesdays Monthly drop-in sessions open to all. The 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00pm 386 Park Avenue South, 14th Floor
Women's Group Monthly drop-in featuring discussions important to women living with IBD. The 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00pm 386 Park Avenue South, 14th Floor
*New Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of IBD Patients!* The 2nd Wednesday of every month, Topics to include: how to talk about illness, navigating transitions, managing school and work issues, sibling relationships, and nutrition and complimentary therapies. contact Sergio Seijas for more information
"Power of Two" Connection for Support: Looking to find support and comfort by talking to someone familiar with the challenges of living with IBD? Want to provide a helping hand to others? 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 listening.
Workplace Giving: 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.
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). 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.