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Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter

Address:
367 East Street Road
Trevose, PA 19053

Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Phone: (215) 396-9100
Toll Free: (888)340-4744
Fax: (215) 396-1170
E-mail: Philadelphia@ccfa.org
 


SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS


TEAM CHALLENGE OFFICAL WEBSITE
www.ccteamchallenge.org

Join us at one of our informational meetings for our new endurance event, Team Challenge!

Saturday, September 6, 2008
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Eastern Mountain Sports- Haverford
525 West Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA 19041

 Tuesday, September 9, 2008
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
R.E.I.- Marlton
501 Rt. 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053

Thursday, September 11, 2008
 6 pm - 7 pm
Eastern Mountain Sports
Warrington Valley Square
1700 Valley Square Blvd., Warrington, PA 18976

 Monday, September 15, 2008
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
R.E.I.- Conshohocken
200 West Ridge Pike Ste 115, Conshohocken, PA 19428

KICK OFF!
7 pm Info Meeting; 7:30 pm Kickoff Party

Thursday, September 25, 2008- Festival Pier at Penn's Landing

Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

DO YOU BANK WITH COMMERCE?

COMMERCE BANK'S AFFINITY BANKING PROGRAM OFFERS AN EASY WAY TO RAISE FUNDS

Commerce Bank's Affinity Banking Program offers its customers an easy way to raise funds for organizations to which they belong by providing donations based on the average balance of all members' Affinity Banking Program accounts. Commerce Bank donates 1/2 of one percent of the average balance on all checking accounts, and 1/4 of one percent of the average balance of all savings, money market and retirement accounts, as well as certificates of deposit, to the customers' organization (CCFA).

To participate in the Affinity Banking Program, call the Feasterville Branch at 215-355-3301 or Market Manager, Laura Rose at 215-285-0007 or email at Laura.Rose@yesbank.com

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP!


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CALENDAR/EVENTS
August 9, 2008

GUTS & GLORY 5K RUN/WALK
Ocean City, NJ

There's nothing quite like a refreshing morning run or walk at the Jersey shore. Add in the scenic beauty of Ocean City and it equals the Guts & Glory 5K Run/Walk. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll in the summer sun or a fast-paced race, your strides will help us take one step closer to finding a cure.  Registration takes place at the Sport & Civic Center Building at 5th and the Boardwalk. The entry fee is $15 in advance, and includes a t-shirt.  The race day fee is $20. T-shirts will be available as supplies last.  Walkers and runners also have the option of gathering sponsors to pledge money.  Awards will be presented to runners in various age categories. 

Visit Guts & Glory 5K Run/Walk Ocean City

to register and start fundraising onine today!

August 18, 2008 - August 23, 2008

Camp Oasis
CCFA Camps Across America


CCFA Camp Oasis is a collaborative project among five CCFA east coast chapters, including the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter.  In this, our eighth year, we will be returning to Camp Nock-A-Mixon in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in August for 5 days.  There will be pediatric gastroenterologists and a nursing team on staff 24 hours a day for the entire duration of camp, and a full complement of experienced CCFA staff members and young adults with IBD who will serve as camp counselors. CCFA's summer camp is a safe place for kids (ages 9-17) with IBD to learn about their strengths and to realize they are not alone in struggling with a chronic illness.  They will make new friends and will have experiences that will propel them positively forward for the rest of their lives.

Visit Camp Nock-A-Mixon at http://www.campnockamixon.com/

ONLINE CAMPER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE HERE

September 28, 2008

Sippin' by the River
Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA


Don't miss Sippin' by the River, an outdoor wine and beer festival held on Philadelphia's scenic waterfront.  Tickets cost $30 per person in advance, or $40 after September 13th.  Beginning July 8, tickets may be purchased online at www.sippinbytheriver.com. You must be 21 years of age to attend and tickets may sell out prior to the event. Ticket price includes sampling of world-famous wines and beers, food sampling, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment.

For special treatment, reserve a spot in the VIP area where attendees can enjoy the afternoon under a large air conditioned tent. VIP admission entitles donors to enjoy a variety of gourmet foods, sample select wines and beers, and partake in tutored tastings by media wine and beer personalities Tickets for the VIP tent are available for $175 each or $1,250 for a table of 8 and must be purchased in advance.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter number above to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. 

PENNSYLVANIA

SOUTHEASTERN PA

Langhorne, Pennwood Branch Library 
Alternating EDUCATION AND SUPPORT MEETINGS
September through June (no January Meeting)
1st Wednesday of every month
6:45 p.m.

PLEASE RSVP FOR MEETINGS
Lynn Gelman (215) 752-7089
ccfa.bucks@verizon.net

Charlene Hernandez (215) 968-0992
chernand@crowncork.com
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Lansdale, Central Montgomery Hospital
Third Wednessday of every other month
7:00 PM

Nancy Schmidt (215) 343-0548
chickletns@comcast.net
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West Chester, Chester County Hospital

1st Thursday of the month - every other month beginning in January
7:00 p.m.
Ginger Gray (610) 430-1698
gingergray@verizon.net
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NORTHEASTERN, PA

Scranton, Community Medical Center
3rd Thursday of the month
7:00 p.m.
Marie Huggler (570) 457-2231
mariahuggler@yahoo.com

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CENTRAL PA

Carlisle Regional Medical Center
Carol Garling (717) 254-6063 
Carolg0683@aol.com


Susquehanna, Evangelical Community Hospital
6:30 p.m.
Sharon Murphy (570) 522-2994
smurphy@ebanhospital.com
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NEW JERSEY

Atlantic City, Atlantic City Medical Center
3rd Thursday of every other month
7:00 p.m.
Donna Lombard (609) 602-6167
villagesrus@verizon.net
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Cherry Hill, J.F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
3rd Wednesday of the month
7:00 p.m.
Sherri Katz-Gordon (856) 424-0459
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Hamilton, Robert Wood Johnson
2nd Saturday
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Bill Giovannetti (609) 587-8039

DELAWARE

Wilmington, Christiana Hospital
3rd Wednesday of the month
7:30 p.m.
Cheryl Wheeler (302) 764-5717
cwheeler@aa-cpa.com
Karen Bustard
airbrushk@aol.com

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SPECIAL MUTUAL HELP GROUPS

ILEO-ANAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
Marge Oteri (215) 662-8922
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OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Philadelphia, Presbyterian Hospital
3rd Tuesday of the month - every other month beginning in February
7:00 p.m
Stanley Cooper (215) 487-2584 or 1-877-OSTOMY2
stoshman598@msn.com

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PARENT AND TEEN/CHILDREN NETWORK

PARENT AND TEEN/CHILDREN SUPPORT NETWORK
Groups meet on weeknights. Parents and kids are invited to come out and share their experiences. Please contact the leader in your area for more information.

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Fran Martin (215) 782-1250
fmartinphd@gmail.com

Wilmington, Delaware
Jacqueline Lukaszewicz  (302) 328-2723
jacquelukas@comcast.net

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SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS NEEDED!

If we don't have a support group in your area, then give us a call. Maybe you could become a trained support group leader.
 
 

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MORE INFORMATION

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are always looking for volunteers to help in the office with light administrative tasks as well as volunteers to help with one of our many special events. Please give us a call at 215-396-9100 if you might be interested!

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CONTACT INFO

Philadelphia/
Delaware Valley Chapter

Serving Eastern and Central Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northern Delaware

367 East Street Road
Trevose, PA 19053

Phone: (215) 396-9100
Toll Free: (888)340-4744
Fax: (215) 396-1170
Email:
Philadelphia@ccfa.org

We would love to hear from you!
Please contact us so we can better serve you:

Barbara Berman, Executive Director
bberman@ccfa.org

Suzanne Rhodeside, Development Director
srhodeside@ccfa.org

Brenda Greene, Development Manager
bgreene@ccfa.org

Dawn Halsey, Development Coordinator
dhalsey@ccfa.org

Joy VanStavern, Secretary
jvanstavern@ccfa.org

For a map to our office via mapquest, click here.

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