This event will sell out!
Purchase your tickets today!

Please join us at 13th Annual California Wine Classic to raise awareness and
much needed funds towards a cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving
the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
The Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Check out our Participating Wineries and our Live Auction Sneak Peek!

Questions?
Call Trish Wynne, Development Manager at:
415-356-2231 or email at pwynne@ccfa.org

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Central Valley/Fresno Patient and Family Education Workshop

Register Today!

$10 registration covers reception, seated dinner and workshop

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
5:30pm- 8:00pm

Piccadilly Hotel Shaw
2305 West Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 97311

5:30-6:30 pm 
Meet and Greet – Enjoy light appetizers and refreshments and meet others living with or supporting those with Crohn's and Colitis. Come learn more about CCFA and help to create and increase community, awareness and support in the Central Valley.

 6:30-8:00 pm 
Patient and Family Education Workshop - Featuring presentations from an adult and pediatric GI and a research update on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis with time for Q & A. A seated dinner will be served during the workshop.

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Team Challenge Napa to Sonoma ½ Marathon July 18, 2010

Team Challenge – Crohn's and Colitis is happy to announce that we will have 3 local teams training for the half marathon this July. Run or walk with our teams in the East Bay, San Francisco, or South Bay/Peninsula. Your local coach and mentor will teach you everything you need to know and help you cross the finish line in Sonoma.

Don't miss out on this great event!
RSVP for an information meeting today!

East Bay
9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010 – Sports Basement - Walnut Creek
1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 – REI – Berkeley
1338 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

Peninsula/ South Bay
6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 – Campbell Community Center
1 W Campbell Ave, Mary Campbell Room (Q-84), Campbell, CA 95008

6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 – Lucie Stern Community Center
1305 Middlefield Rd, Stern Fireside Room, Palo Alto, CA 94301

9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 – Sports Basement - Sunnyvale
1177 Kern Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - Savvy Cellar
2048 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063

San Francisco
6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010 – SF State - Downtown Campus
835 Market St, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103

9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010 – Sports Basement - Presidio
610 Old Mason St @ Crissy Field, San Francisco, CA 94129

6:00 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 – Sports Basement – Bryant St
1590 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103

6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010 – Crushpad
2573 Third St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Contact Info:
Breanne Long at blong@ccfa.org, (415) 356-2234
Calee Spinney at cspinney@ccfa.org, (415) 356-2235

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**SAVE THE DATE**

July 27th - August 2nd, 2010

Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Our 2010 session will be held at The Painted Turtle in Lake Hughes, CA 93532.

Apply to be a camper or volunteer HERE. Space is limited so act now!

Campers are to be entering 2nd - 11th grade and Leaders in Training are to be entering the 12th grade, based on the September 2010 school year. Volunteers are to be 19 years or older.

Click here to learn more about this exciting program, or contact Adam Cimino, Development Assistant at acimino@ccfa.org or (415) 356-2232.

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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.

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	March 18, 2010 This event will sell out! Purchase your tickets today! Please join us at 13th Annual California Wine Classic to raise awareness and much needed funds towards a cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Thursday, March 18th, 2010 The Palace Hotel 2 New Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Check out our Participating Wineries and our Live Auction Sneak Peek! Questions? Trish Wynne, Development Manager 415-356-2231 or  pwynne@ccfa.org
	May 1, 2010 Take Steps - Sacramento May 1, 2010 5:00 PM Captiol Building, West Steps Questions? Contact Jillian Hacker at jhackercon@ccfa.org or call (646)387-0278
	May 15, 2010 Take Steps - Fresno May 15, 2010 5:00 PM Fresno State University Questions? Contact Jillian Hacker at jhackercon@ccfa.org or call (646)387-0278
	May 22, 2010 Take Steps - San Jose May 22, 2010  5:00 PM Discovery Meadow Questions? Contact Laura Paterson at lpaterson@ccfa.org or 415-356-2233
	June 12, 2010 Take Steps - San Francisco June 12, 2010  5:00 PM Justin Herman Plaza Questions? Contact Laura Paterson at lpaterson@ccfa.org or 415-356-2233

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 Adam Cimino at 415-356-2230 before going to your 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.

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.

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 

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

WALNUT CREEK
Facilitators: Contact CCFA at 1-800-241-0758
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

If you are interested in starting a support group in your area, please call Adam at 415-356-2230.

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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.

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"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. 

Northern California Chapter

5 Third Street, Suite 625
San Francisco, CA 94103
(800) 241-0758
(415) 356-CCFA
(415) 356-0880 Fax
E-mail: ncal@ccfa.org

Staff Contacts:

Tamara Block
Executive Director
tblock@ccfa.org
(415) 356-2230

Adam Cimno
Development Assistant
acimino@ccfa.org
(415) 356-2232

Jillian Hacker
Development Manager
jhackercon@ccfa.org
(646) 387-0278

Breanne Long, MS MBA
Senior Endurance Manager - Team Challenge
blong@ccfa.org
(415) 356-2234

Laura Paterson
Walk Manager - Take Steps
lpaterson@ccfa.org
(415) 356-2233

Calee Spinney
Endurance Manager - Team Challenge
cspinney@ccfa.org
(415) 356-2235

Trish Wynne
Development Manager
pwynne@ccfa.org
(415) 356-2231