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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
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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

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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 

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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

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