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 | The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
Northern California Chapter
5 Third Street, Suite 625
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-356-2232 Fax: 415-356-0880
Toll Free: 800-241-0758 Email: ncal@ccfa.org |
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Thank you to all of those who supported the Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis walks by either walking with us or making a donation. We had another amazing year with over 2,000 walkers in Northern California taking steps to end the silence associated with these diseases. We raised over $357,000 for our research, education & support efforts and are still continuing to raise funds.
Check out the updates at each walk site!
Sacramento
San Jose
San Francisco Thank you again to everyone who made the event a success! We hope to see you all in 2010!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
U.S. film premiere of Rubber Side Down
Clif Bar Theater in Berkeley
1610 Fifth St., Berkeley, CA, 94710-2024
Music starts at 6pm, film begins promptly at 7pm.
Rubber Side Down is the story of two amateur Canadian cyclists who pedaled over 4900 miles from Victoria, BC, to St. John's, Newfoundland, in an effort to shed light on Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis -- tragic bowel diseases that are in dire need of a voice. Experience a film that depicts the vastness of Canada, the hilarious mishaps of two young cyclists, and a struggle that unites us. Hosted by comedian Ben Morrison, music from Clif Bar's own The Dung Beetles, food, beer, raffle prizes, and more.
All proceeds will benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundations of America and Canada. Tickets are only $12.50. Purchase tickets today!
Join us for an exciting update on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis! Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 PM
Washington Hospital, West Building, Conrad E. Anderson, MD Auditorium, Conference Room A
2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA A new offering of interactive educational events
"Understanding Bowel Disease: What Every Patient Needs to Know" is coming to Fremont!
This event, open to all patients, family members, caregivers, and community members, is hosted by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and will feature Dr. Sarah Streett from Kaiser Vallejo. Our experts in patient care and research will provide an in-depth overview of IBD, including:
• Guidance on how to recognize symptoms
• How to manage your disease
• Current therapies and emerging research
• Disease and treatment-related side effects
• Emotional wellness and resources
• Question-and-answer session
This program is being provided by an educational grant from Centocor, Inc. with no cost to attendees. Register today for this special educational program!
For more information call 1-800-241-0758 Sponsored by: Centocor Ortho Biotech, Inc.
Team Challenge Las Vegas!
(What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas... except for your finishers medal.)
Find out more at one of our 45 minute info meetings!
6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 – Sports Basement – Bryant St.
1590 Bryant St., San Francisco, CA 94103
9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009 – Sports Basement - Presidio
610 Old Mason St. @ Crissy Field, San Francisco, CA 94129
6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2009 – Lucie Stern Community Center
1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301
9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009 – Sports Basement - Sunnyvale
1177 Kern Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085
6:00 p.m. Info. Meeting
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - Nova Bar and Restaurant
555 2nd St., San Francisco, CA 94107
For more information on Team Challenge contact:
Breanne Long at 415.356.2234, email: blong@ccfa.org or visit the Team Challenge website.
Check out Crohn's and colitis community resources and events! These programs are not affiliated with CCFA and are provided here as a courtesy to our members. (Adobe reader required).
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July 23, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
U.S. film premiere of Rubber Side Down
Clif Bar Theater in Berkeley
1610 Fifth St., Berkeley, CA, 94710-2024
Music starts at 6pm, film begins promptly at 7pm.
Rubber Side Down is the story of two amateur Canadian cyclists who pedaled over 4900 miles from Victoria, BC, to St. John's, Newfoundland, in an effort to shed light on Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis -- tragic bowel diseases that are in dire need of a voice. Experience a film that depicts the vastness of Canada, the hilarious mishaps of two young cyclists, and a struggle that unites us.
Hosted by comedian Ben Morrison, music from Clif Bar's own The Dung Beetles, food, beer, raffle prizes, and more.
All proceeds will benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundations of America and Canada. Tickets are only $12.50.
Purchase tickets today!
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July 28, 2009
Join us for an exciting update on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis! Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 PM
Washington Hospital, West Building, Conrad E. Anderson, MD Auditorium, Conference Room A
2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA A new offering of interactive educational events
"Understanding Bowel Disease: What Every Patient Needs to Know" is coming to Fremont!
This event, open to all patients, family members, caregivers, and community members, is hosted by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and will feature Dr. Sarah Streett from Kaiser Vallejo. Our experts in patient care and research will provide an in-depth overview of IBD, including:
• Guidance on how to recognize symptoms
• How to manage your disease
• Current therapies and emerging research
• Disease and treatment-related side effects
• Emotional wellness and resources
• Question-and-answer session
This program is being provided by an educational grant from Centocor, Inc. with no cost to attendees.
Register today for this special educational program!
For more information call 1-800-241-0758
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November 8, 2009
SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, November 8, 2009 San Francisco Bay Area Flagship Patient & Family Education Symposium
South San Francisco Conference Center
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Our support group meetings are held in a warm, welcoming and safe atmosphere. All meetings are offered free of charge. Meetings are open to all CCFA members and non-members who have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Family and friends are welcome. One-on-one telephone support is also available. Child care is not usually provided.
Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. If this if your first time going to a support group meeting, please contact Tamara Block, Executive Director, at 1-800-241-0758 before going to you first meeting. FREMONT SUPPORT GROUP
Faciliator: Marilyn Joyce Mueller
Location: Washington Hospital, West Building, Conrad E. Anderson, MD Auditorium, Conference Room A
2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont
Meets: 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm
Contact: Marilyn Joyce Mueller at (510) 651-2699 or mrlynmuellr@yahoo.com.
PALO ALTO
Facilitators: Ted Wallace
Location: Stanford Medical Center, 3rd floor, H3210
Meets: 1st Wednesday at 7-8:30 p.m.
Please call CCFA about group meeting.
PALO ALTO CPT - Children, Teens, Parents
Facilitator: Denise Lehman, RN
Location: 750 Welch Rd., Suite 116, Stanford
Meets: 4th Wednesday at 7 p.m. PLEASANTON
Facilitators: Cindi Bontempo and Carolyn Paredes
Location: 5725 West Las Positas Blvd. Number 270
Meets: 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Contact: Carolyn Paredes at (925) 462-6764 ROSEVILLE/ROCKLIN/AUBURN
Facilitator: Guy Randazzo
Location: Sutter Roseville Hospital, 1 Medical Plaza lobby
Meets: The last Wednesday of every month, 7pm
Contact: Guy Randazzo at guy.randazzo@hp.com or 916-624-9432 (home) or 916-785-1340 (work) to get on the roster and verify that the meeting is planned.
SACRAMENTO
**The Scramento Support Group is no longer meeting. Please visit the Roseville Support Group instead.** SAN FRANCISCO
Facilitator: Susan Shwartz
Location: California Pacific Medical Center, 2333 Buchanan St., Anne Thornton Board Room, Lobby level
Meets: 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Susan Shwartz at 415-661-8038
**NEW GROUP!**
SANTA CLARA - Teens & Parents (Separate meetings for teen patients aged 12 and up & for parents)
Facilitated by: Lisa Carlisle, MS, CCLS; Carmen M. Casillo, MSW; Michelle Charters Hug, MS, CCLS; and Erin S. McCroskey, RN BSN.
Location: Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara Medical Center, Medical Offices Building, 710 Lawrence Expressway Santa Clara, CA 95051. Teen Group meets in Room C1. Parent Group meets in Room A1.
Meets: 6-7pm on the following Thursdays in 2009: August 27th and November 12th.
Contact: CCFA at 1-800-241-0758
SANTA ROSA
Facilitators: Meg McNees, Teresa Clarey, and Debbie Rogers
Location: Kaiser Medical Offices Bldg., 3rd Floor, Dermatology Waiting room
Meets: 1st Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Meg McNees at (707) 576-1570
STOCKTON SUPPORT GROUP
**The Stockton Support Group is no longer meeting. Please call our office for support at 800-241-0758.**
TRACY TEENS/20s SOMETHING SUPPORT GROUP
Facilitator: Penny Aldrich, R.N.
Location: Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, East Community Room
1420 North Tracy Blvd., Tracy
Meets: Meets Third Thursday of the month, 7:00-8:30 pm
Contact: Penny Aldrich, R.N. at (209) 830-6077
WALNUT CREEK
Facilitators: Teddy Palmer and Pat Doughty
Location: John Muir Hospital, 133 La Casa Via, Mariposa Room in the Garage (Parking Structure), Garden Level, Walnut Creek
Meets: 4th Wednesday of the month, 7:00-8:30 pm
Contact: Teddy Palmer at (925) 944-9656
The following locations are currently inactive. If you wish to start a support group in this area, please call Tamara Block at 1-800-241-0758. OAKLAND
This group no longer meets. If you are interested in starting a support group in this area, please call Tamara Block at 1-800-241-0758. SAN JOSE
This group no longer meets. We suggest that San Jose residents attend the Palo Alto support group. If you are interested in starting a support group in this area, please call Tamara Block at 1-800-241-0758. SANTA CRUZ
This group no longer meets. If you are interested in starting a support group in this area, please call Tamara Block at 1-800-241-0758. FRESNO
This group no longer meets. If you are interested in starting a support group in this area, please call Tamara Block at 1-800-241-0758.
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Donate Your Car, Boat or R.V. Before you sell your vehicle, consider donating it to CCFA. Our vehicle donation program helps to raise needed funds for research and community-based education programs. It is a lot easier than selling it and you will also receive a tax deduction. Call us at 1-800-241-0758 for more information.
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. CCFA is a member of Community Health Charities, California Chapter. Employees in corporations, federal agencies, and state/municipal governments nationwide give to CCFA through Community Health Charities. CHC 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 1-800-241-0758.
"Buddy" Connection for Support
Looking to find support and comfort by talking to someone 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 - including family members of patients? Then join our "Buddy" 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 sign up, please download the application. You can also contact Tamara Block at 1-800-241-0758 or tblock@ccfa.org.
Volunteer
We welcome all interested people to help in the fight against IBD. For more information about our volunteer program, call us at (800) 241-0758 or email ncal@ccfa.org. Your help is needed at the California Wine Classic, Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis, Team Challenge Crohn's & Colitis, the San Francisco & Sacramento Patient and Family Education Symposiums, the Physician Office Visitation Program and other administrative help.
Physician Office Visitation 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. Education
Includes planning seminars, securing speakers for seminars and seminar publicity. Special Events Committee
Help to plan and prepare for the variety of special events throughout the year. Includes the California Wine Classic, Team Challenge Crohn's & Colitis, and Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis.
Support Group Facilitators If you are interested in starting a support group in your area please contact Tamara Block at 1-800-241-0758 via email at tblock@ccfa.org. |
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