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 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America North Texas 12801 North Central Expressway, Suite 270 Dallas, Texas 75243 Phone: 972-386-0607 Fax: 972-386-0509 Email: ntexas@ccfa.org Executive Director: Teresa Sheffield tsheffield@ccfa.org Development Coordinator: Vernessa Thomas vthomas@ccfa.org Kris Eschman: Take Steps Walk Manager keschman@ccfa.org Katie Schmidt: Team Challenge Endurance Manager kschmidt@ccfa.org

 
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CAMP OASIS TEXAS ><><>AUGUST 12, 2012 <> AUGUST 15, 2012<><>< (Applications Coming in Mid-January)

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. The North Texas Chapter is committed to raising awareness and fundraising dollars through the Take Steps Walk program and are looking for you to get involved. Our Dallas 2012 event is just around the corner! You can register today (at www.cctakesteps.org/dallas) and join the thousands of others in the fight against digestive diseases. We're committed to help transform the lives of those impacted by these diseases to one of a brighter future based on well-funded, cutting-edge scientific research. Make the decision now to join us and take a step toward a future free from Crohn's and colitis!
Remember to follow the Take Steps Facebook pages for up-to-date information. www.facebook.com/take.steps.dallas www.facebook.com/take.steps.ftworth www.facebook.com/takestepstyler
For more information, please contact: Kris Eschman Walk Manager 972.386.0607 x303 keschman@ccfa.org
Challenge Yourself to Change a Life! 
Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's endurance training program. This exciting fundraising program trains you to RUN or WALK a half marathon while helping the Foundation raise funds to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Team Challenge is gearing up for the exciting half marathon even in fun and exciting Napa Valley!
The North Texas Chapter is pumped up and hopes to make this a record breaking year! The race is already sold out to the public, so the only way in is through Team Challenge! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
For more information on Team Challenge, please contact Katie Schmidt 972.386.0607
kschmidt@ccfa.org ________________________________________
Volunteers Needed We are always looking for volunteers to help in the office with light administrative tasks, special events, outreach, and much more! Please give us a call at 972.386.0607 or email vthomas@ccfa.org
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Interns Needed We are currently looking for full and part time interns. POSITION SUMMARY: The North Texas Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is offering an exciting opportunity to learn about marketing, communications, event planning and the non-profit industry. Volunteer Interns will assist in advertising/ public relations campaigns, event marketing and logistics to guarantee success of various chapter campaigns such as: Take Steps Fundraising Walks, Team Challenge Endurance half-marathon fundraising program, Putt for a Purpose Golf Tournament, Fall Education programs and other special projects. This is an unpaid position. Class credit may be available. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Coordinate and implement public awareness of CCFA and our mission • Assist chapter team leaders with press releases, creative advertising, grassroots marketing, including being available to assist with marketing/tabling events to attract fundraising participants • Participate in GI doctor office visits to deliver CCFA/ campaign information • Coordinate elements of promotional and marketing activities • Prepare and maintain assigned campaign communications, correspondence, records and statistical reports as needed • Assist in managing call and email outreach to potential and existing participants, sponsors and other organizations • Social media and website maintenance
TAKE STEPS Please send resume and cover letter to Kris Eschman, Take Steps Manager, at keschman@ccfa.org for consideration TEAM CHALLENGE Please send resume and cover letter to Katie Schmidt, Team Challenge Manager, at kschmidt@ccfa.org for consideration ________________________________________ Honor a Loved One with a Tribute Donation Card 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. Your tribute gift can be mailed to our office or charged to a credit card by calling 972.386.0607 or emailing: vthomas@ccfa.org ________________________________________ Workplace Giving – United Way 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. If your company participates in annual United Way – be sure to write in NTX Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and provide the Foundation's EIN 13-6193105. The CCFA, North Texas 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 972.386.0607
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March 6, 2012
Team Challenge Information Meeting- Napa 2012 7:00pm Tuesday March 6, 2012– Market Street Frisco 11999 Dallas Parkway Frisco, TX 75034 RSVP to Katie Schmidt at kschmidt@ccfa.org
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March 13, 2012
Team Challenge Information Meeting- Napa 2012 7:00pm Tuesday March 13, 2012 – Whole Foods Plano 2201 Preston Rd Plano, TX 75093 RSVP to Katie Schmidt at kschmidt@ccfa.org
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March 14, 2012
Team Challenge Information Meeting- Napa 2012 7:00pm Wednesday March 14, 2012–Irving Family YMCA 2200 W. Irving Blvd Irving, TX 75061 RSVP to Katie Schmidt at kschmidt@ccfa.org
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March 17, 2012
Team Challenge Information Meeting- Napa 2012 10:00am Saturday March 17, 2012 – REI Dallas 4515 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX 75244 RSVP to Katie Schmidt at kschmidt@ccfa.org
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March 20, 2012
Team Challenge Information Meeting- Napa 2012 6:30pm Tuesday March 20, 2012 – Humperdink's -Addison 3820 Belt Line Rd Addison, TX 75001 RSVP to Katie Schmidt at kschmidt@ccfa.org
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May 19, 2012
2012 Dallas Take Steps Walk for Crohn's & Colitis Ampitheater at Oak Point, Plano 4:30pm Festivities begin 6:00pm Walk
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. Register today and join thousands of others in the fight against digestive diseases. www.cctakesteps.org/dallas
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August 12, 2012 - August 15, 2012
Camp Oasis 2012
Camp John Marc, Meridian, Texas
Learn More ********* Application Coming in Mid-January **********
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PEDIATRIC SUPPORT GROUPS:
DALLAS Parent Chat: A Quarterly Support Group for Parents of Kids with IBD Parents of all IBD children through college age are welcome to attend. Each meeting will feature a speaker and Q&A session, and parents will be able to share stories, coping skills and strategies. The group will meet quarterly. Next Meeting: TBD For more information, contact the Chapter Office at 972.386.0607 or ntexas@ccfa.org. IBD Teen Group Children's Medical Center of Dallas Medical District Dr, Dallas TX 75235 Meets: Varies For more information, contact Gabby Reed at 214.456.8011 or gabree@childrens.com FORT WORTH Pediatric Support Group (Kids & Parents) Cook Children's Hospital 801 7th Ave, Fort Worth TX 76104 Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm For more information, contact Brenda Sonnier at 682.885.2677 or Brenda.Sonnier@cookchildrens.org ADULT SUPPORT GROUPS:
DALLAS: Presbyterian GI Lab - Waiting Room Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas TX Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm For more information, contact Jennifer Gossett and Kristi Teichelman at 214.345.4493 or you may contact Jennifer or Kristi at JenniferGossett@texashealth.org DALLAS: UT Southwestern January 18th, 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm Topic: Side Effects of Medication Tasneem Ahmed, DO Asst. Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Digestive & Liver Diseases Location: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Outpatient Building, 4th Floor, Room WA4.102 Please RSVP by January 16th to Winnie Wong at winnie.wong@utsouthwestern.edu or 214-645-0595
FORT WORTH University of North Texas Health Science Center 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76107 (Room 291 in the EAD building) Meets: 1st Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. For More Information: contact Chuck Hinson at 817-240-8086 or Aubrey Powell at 817-372-4922, powell.aubrey@ymail.com
GRAPEVINE North Texas Grapevine Support Group The Back Porch Grill 210 N. Main St, Grapevine TX 76051 Meets: 1st Tuesday of each month from 6 - 8 pm in the Party Room For more information, contact Vicki Blancett at 214.536.0732, vblancett@charter.net or Sonja Callicott at 817.312.5579, sonjarc@verizon.net
TYLER Digestive Health Specialists of Tyler 1720 S. Beckham, Tyler TX Group Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm For more information, contact Machelle McDowell at 903.595.5101
TEMPLE Texas A&M University Medical Education Center Building Room 117 (on the Scott & White Hospital Campus) 2401 S 31st Street, Temple, Tx 76508 Group Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm For more information, contact Allison B.Benson at 254-724-4485 abenso@swmail.sw.org NEW SUPPORT GROUPS: If you are interested in starting a support group in your area, please contact the North Texas Chapter at 972.386.0607 or ntexas@ccfa.org
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