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Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's half marathon training and fundraising program.
Join Team Philly for the Inaugural 13.1 Marathon in Boston on June 27, 2010. Attend an
information meeting this February to learn more about this exciting opportunity
and register for the Summer season. Call Katie Freind today at 215-396-9100 to find out more about our
upcoming information meetings.
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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February 28, 2010
GROWING UP WITH IBD
A Forum for Parents and Children FREE PROGRAM The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
34th & Civic Center Blvd. Life isn't always easy...especially for the thousands of youngsters who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). But kids can still be kids...even with IBD. A panel of health specialists will explore the aspects of living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. A unique group of experts, teens who suffer from IBD, will talk openly about how they cope with their disease. Complimentary parking at the Wood Ctr. Parking Garage. Stokes Auditorium
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. TOPICS/SPEAKERS Robert Baldassano, M.D., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Moderator "Introduction and Welcome"
David Piccoli, M.D., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia "What is IBD?"
Judith Kelsen, M.D., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia "Current Therapies for IBD"
Andrew Grossman, M.D., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia "Future Therapies for IBD"
Petar Mamula, M.D., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia "Genetics and IBD"
Edwin deZoeten, M.D., Ph.D., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia "Growth and Bones"
Meena Thayu, M.D., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Mary Leonard, M.D., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Facts from your Friends – IBD Patient Panel
Susan N. Peck, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Panel Moderator
Register Here Call the CCFA office at 215-396-9100 for more information.
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April 11, 2010
ANNUAL SPRING IBD EDUCATION DAY
A Forum for Patients and Families FREE PROGRAM Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Dorrance J. Hamilton Bldg.
1001 Locust St. (Locust between 10th & 11th Sts.)
9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. Free Parking at the Jefferson parking garage (10th St. between Chestnut & Sansom Sts.) TOPICS/SPEAKERS
"Introduction and Welcome"
Patricia Kozuch, M.D. - Moderator, Gastroenterologist
Thomas Jefferson University
"Optimizing Therapies for IBD"
Mark Osterman, M.D., Gastroenterologist
Presbyterian Medical Center
"Testing in Management of IBD"
Thomas Judge, M.D., Gastroenterologist
Cooper Medical Center "Health Maintenance Issues in IBD"
Cuckoo Choudhary, M.D., Gastroenterologist
Thomas Jefferson University "IBD Associated Musculoskeletal Problems"
Oscar Irigoyen, M.D., Rheumatologist
Thomas Jefferson University "Nutrition and IBD"
Mary Ann King, MPH, RD, CNSD, LDN
REGISTER HERE Call the CCFA office at 215-396-9100 for more information.
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May 1, 2010
Dine, Dance and Raise Money for CCFA! 
RENAISSANCE BALL
Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing
Philadelphia, PA
Join us for an evening of luxury at this black-tie gala. The evening includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a sit-down dinner and dancing. Individuals who have made a significant contribution to the community on behalf of CCFA will be honored. Tickets are available at $375 per person. An impressive ad journal will be published and distributed at the event. Packages including tickets to the event and an advertisement range from $1,000 - $25,000. Advertisements alone are available at $150 - $500.
For additional information about this event or to advertise in the ad journal, please contact Suzanne Rhodeside at srhodeside@ccfa.org or 215-396-9100.
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May 8, 2010
TAKE STEPS
Be Heard
IN LEHIGH VALLEY! 
Festival, Games, Prizes, Food
Start building your team today! May 8, 2010
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cedar Creek Park
Allentown, PA REGISTER ONLINE AT www.cctakesteps.org If you are interested in learning more about this event, serving on a committee, or becomming a sponsor please contact Melanie Beck at mbeck@ccfa.org
or call 215-396-9100.
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May 15, 2010
TAKE STEPS
Be Heard
IN BUCKS COUNTY AT SESAME PLACE! 
Festival, Games, Prizes, Food
Start building your team today! May 15, 2010
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA REGISTER ONLINE AT www.cctakesteps.org If you are interested in learning more about this event, serving on a committee, or becomming a sponsor please contact Melanie Beck at mbeck@ccfa.org
or call 215-396-9100.
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May 22, 2010
TAKE STEPS
Be Heard
IN PHILADELPHIA! 
Festival, Games, Prizes, Food
Start building your team today! May 22, 2010
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Art Museum Area
Philadelphia, PA REGISTER ONLINE AT www.cctakesteps.org If you are interested in learning more about this event, serving on a committee, or becomming a sponsor please contact Brenda Greene at bgreene@ccfa.org
or call 215-396-9100.
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June 5, 2010
TAKE STEPS
Be Heard
IN SCRANTON! 
Festival, Games, Prizes, Food
Start building your team today! June 5, 2010
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Nay Aug Park
Scranton, PA REGISTER ONLINE AT www.cctakesteps.org If you are interested in learning more about this event, serving on a committee, or becomming a sponsor please contact Brenda Greene at bgreene@ccfa.org
or call 215-396-9100.
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August 14, 2010
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 on your own or as a team. Check back soon for online registration!
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August 16, 2010 - August 21, 2010
SAVE THE DATE 
August 16 - 21 A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis 
Our 2010 session will be held at: Camp Nock-A-Mixon
Kintnersville, PA Applications will be available in mid-January 2010 for
campers entering grades 4 - 11 in Sept.,
Leaders in Training entering grade 12 in Sept. and volunteers aged 19 or older Click here to learn more about this exciting program
or call 215-396-9100 for more information.
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Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter number above to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. PENNSYLVANIASOUTHEASTERN PA Richboro, Free Library Northampton Township
25 Upper Holland Rd., Richboro, PA
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
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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
.................................................. 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 Lancaster (RGAL at the Health Campus)
1st Thursday of the month
Sarah Skau (717) 824-5586
sarahccfa@gmail.com
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 JERSEYCherry 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
DELAWAREWilmington, 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 GROUPSILEO-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 ..................................................
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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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 Katie Freind, Team Challenge Endurance Manger
kfreind@ccfa.org Dawn Halsey, Development Coordinator
dhalsey@ccfa.org
For a map to our office via mapquest, click here. |
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