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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



		Shop at K'nex online in the month of May! 10% of K'NEX online sales will benefit the CCFA Take Steps Walk! SHOP ONLINE TODAY BY CLICKING HERE! Michael Araten, our Corporate Walk Chair, has graciously offered to donate 10% of K'nex online sales to Take Steps all throughout the month of May! Check it out! FREE Education Event REGISTER TODAY Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 6:30 PM An educational program for patients, families and caregivers living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Featuring a live presentation by David Beswick, M.D., as well as an interactive question-and-answer session. Program topics include: • Overview of inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis • Review of current therapies and emerging research • Management of disease and emotional wellness and resources • Question-and-answer session with medical expert Location: Hilton Wilmington/Christiana Hotel 100 Continental Drive Newark, DE Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact the CCFA Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter at: 215-396-9100 or email Philadelphia@ccfa.org This program is supported by an educational grant from Centocor, Inc. CAMP OASIS AUGUST 17- 22, 2009 - SAVE THE DATE REGISTER FOR CAMP OASIS DOWNLOAD FALL 2008 COMMUNIQUE NEWSLETTER TAKE STEPS BE HEARD IN PHILADELPHIA May 30, 2009 www.cctakesteps.org/philadelphia TAKE STEPS BE HEARD AT SESEAME PLACE May 16, 2009 www.cctakesteps.org/buckscounty Team Challenge Web Site Do you bank with TD Bank? TD 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 THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
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August 8, 2009

GUTS & GLORY 5K RUN

Ocean City, NJ

There's nothing quite like a refreshing morning run at the Jersey shore. Add in the scenic beauty of Ocean City and it equals the Guts & Glory 5K Run. As you run in the summer sun, your strides will help us get 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 $20 in advance, and includes a t-shirt. The fee on race day is $25 and
t-shirts will be available as supplies last. Participants also have the option of gathering sponsors to pledge money. Awards will be presented to runners in various age categories.

REGISTER HERE



		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 1st Wednesday of every month 6:45 p.m. September through June (no meetings January, July, August) PLEASE RSVP FOR MEETINGS Lynn Gelman (215) 752-7089 ccfa.bucks@verizon.net Charlene Hernandez (215) 968-0992 chernand@crowncork.com .................................................. Lansdale, Central Montgomery Hospital Third Wednessday of every other month 7:00 PM Nancy Schmidt (215) 343-0548 chickletns@comcast.net ................................................ 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 .................................................. NORTHEASTERN, PA Scranton, Community Medical Center 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 p.m. Marie Huggler (570) 457-2231 mariahuggler@yahoo.com .................................................. CENTRAL PA Carlisle Regional Medical Center Carol Garling (717) 254-6063 Carolg0683@aol.com Susquehanna, Evangelical Community Hospital 6:30 p.m. Jennifer Fitzgerald (570) 522-2994 jfitzgerald@evanhospital.com .................................................. NEW JERSEY Cherry Hill, J.F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital 3rd Wednesday of the month 7:00 p.m. Sherri Katz-Gordon (856) 424-0459 .................................................. 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 Cheryl Cleary (856)-299-5103 or (609) 247-8612 cheryl_cleary@comcast.net .................................................. SPECIAL MUTUAL HELP GROUPS ILEO-ANAL SUPPORT INFORMATION Marge Oteri (215) 662-8922 .................................................. 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 .................................................. 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 .................................................. 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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		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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		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, Take Steps Walk Director bgreene@ccfa.org Melanie Beck, Take Steps Walk Manager mbeck@ccfa.org Megan Godlesky, Team Challenge Endurance Manager mgodlesky@ccfa.org Dawn Halsey, Development Coordinator dhalsey@ccfa.org For a map to our office via mapquest, click here.
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