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Stay Connected with the CCFA E-Digest: E-Newsletter of the Greater New York Chapter
Receive up to the date information on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, upcoming CCFA events and information on local support groups
Click here to view the latest edition
To join the e-newsletter mailing list, please click here or contact Kymberlee at 212-679-1570 or at ksetterberg@ccfa.org
Please join us at our Second Annual IBD Symposium!
CLICK HERE
to RSVP and view Program Schedule Date: Sunday, November 8
Time: 8:00am - 2:30pm
Location: Lighthouse International
111 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
This program is free of cost thanks to the generous support of the following sponsors:
   
Are you a patient living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colits?
Do you know someone living with IBD? Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to learn more about IBD and connect with others!
CLICK HERE to RSVP Date: Thursday, December 3
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Forest Hills Library
108-19 71 Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11375 This program is free of cost due to the support of
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.
Get Your Bracelet Today! Call 212-679-1570 or email newyork@ccfa.org
Available in Silver for $100 and in 10k Gold for $375 Proceeds from the sale of this bracelet benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA).
If you would like to be added to the e-newsletter mailing list please contact Kymberlee at 212-679-1570 or ksetterberg@ccfa.org
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November 8, 2009
Don't miss our Second Annual patient education symposium!
Please see above for the registration link.
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November 11, 2009
CCFA Theatre Club
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 7:00pm
St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th St., Bet. Broadway & 8th Ave.
Tickets - $250 a pair
Get your tickets today! Call or email Ed Munoz, (212) 679-1570 or emunoz@ccfa.org
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December 3, 2009
CCFA Theatre Club
Thursday, December 3, 2010 at 8:00pm Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th St., Bet. Broadway & 8th Ave.
Tickets - $350 a pair Get your tickets today! Call or email Ed Munoz, (212) 679-1570 or emunoz@ccfa.org
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December 10, 2009
The 42nd Annual
Michael S. Modell Memorial Awards Dinner
in memory of William D. Modell, National Co-Founder, CCFA Honoring
Seth Horowitz
President - Modell's Sporting Goods
Man of the Year
Tommy Lasorda
Special Advisor to the Chairman and
Hall of Fame Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Dick Schaap Lifetime Achievement Award
Jill & Robert Hoberman
Managing Director, Hoberman Miller Goldstein & Lesser CPA's
Humanitarian of the Year Master of Ceremonies
Robert Wuhl
Actor & Writer
Special Guest Speaker
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Metropolitan Ballroom
The Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers • Seventh Avenue at 53rd Street
Silent Auction & Cocktails - 5:30PM • Dinner - 7:00 PM
Business Attire
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April 22, 2010
CCFA Theatre Club
Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 8:00pm Lunt Fontaine Theatre, 205 West 46th St., Bet. Broadway & 8th Ave.
Tickets - $350 a pair
Get your tickets today! Call or email Ed Munoz, (212) 679-1570 or emunoz@ccfa.org
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CCFA SUPPORT GROUPS
CCFA Support Groups offer important information about coping with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Support groups are held in a warm, welcoming and safe atmosphere. Meetings are open to all patients, friends and family. All meetings are offered free of charge and are facilitated by a CCFA trained facilitator.
If you would like to receive a monthly support group email reminder and/or updates, please click here to sign up
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: The first Friday of each month, 6:00 - 7:00pm Where: AMG Medical Group, 2826 Westchester Ave., Suite 204, Bronx, NY 10461
*The September Bronx Group will not be meeting. The group will resume as scheduled on Friday, October 2.*
Brooklyn & Queens Groups - Coming Soon!
All support group listings are subject to change.
Please call to confirm the meeting date, time, and place.
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 the Greater NY Chapter at (212) 679-1570, newyork@ccfa.org. |
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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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