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SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

We are updating our database but
we need YOUR HELP!

What is your interest?
(Example: Crohn's parent, UC patient, both, Events, etc.) 
UPDATES are necessary to keep you informed on what is important to you.
Email us at
sandiego@ccfa.org.

Thank you, the CCFA Staff

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*~SAVE THE DATE~*

July 27 - August 2, 2010

Applications available now!

A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.  Our 2010 session will be held at the Painted Turtle facilities in Lake Hughes, Ca.

Applications will be available in mid-January 2010 for campers (grades 2nd-11th*), Leaders in Training (12th grade*), and volunteers (age 19+).

Click here to learn more about this exciting program, or contact Sherley at 619.497.1300 or sibarra@ccfa.org.

*Grade based on Sept. 2010 school year


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CALENDAR/EVENTS
February 25, 2010

Take Steps Kick-Off 2010

If you haven't signed up, do it right now and come KICK-OFF your fundraising efforts by joining us at our Kick-off party.  Get fundraising ideas from some of our top fundraisers, enjoy some food, great company, and get excited for what's to come at the Take Steps Walk.

Thursday, February 25, 2010
6:00-8:00pm
Hilton Del Mar
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, Ca 92014-1901  

RSVP with Brittany Pope, bpope@ccfa.org

Learn more about the walk at www.cctakesteps.org/sandiego

March 9, 2010 - July 18, 2010

Join us at any of our 
info meetings below. 
Bring a friend or two,
RSVP w/ Cindie at
csharp@ccfa.org.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
6:30 p.m.
True North Tavern
3815 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
6:30 p.m.
New Balance Store
2009 Newcastle Avenue
Cardiff, CA 92007

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
6:30 p.m.
Arterra - S.D. Marriott Del Mar
11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130

Saturday, March 20, 2010
2:00 p.m.
La Jolla Riford Library
7555 Draper Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037

Saturday, March 27, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Wavehouse Athletic Club
3115 Ocean Front Walk
Mission Beach, CA 92109

May 15, 2010

May 22, 2010

Registration is available now, www.cctakesteps.org

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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.
 

Come join a support group and meet others
who know what you are going through. 
Support groups are free of charge and open to everybody.

Interested in starting a new group in your area? 
Call 619-497-1300.

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Information Resource Center

Our Information Resource Center (IRC), provides accurate, current, disease-related information to the public, health care professionals, patients and their families. The IRC is here to help you understand diagnosis, treatment, and living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. IRC information specialists are master's level health professionals. They are available to speak with callers Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

CALL TODAY!
888.MY.GUT.PAIN
(888.694.8872)

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MORE INFORMATION

Attention All Youth!
Join CCFA's new club: C³!
The Crohn's and Colitis Club (C³) doesn't leave anyone behind, with activities for ages 0-18,
anything from bowling, to a family night, to the very anticipated Camp Oasis!
If you have any questions, just call or email the office.

PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL

Favor de llamar a la oficina de Sherley Ibarra a 619.497.1300, o
sibarra@ccfa.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
There are multiple opportunities for volunteering in the office and out on the field. If you are interested please contact the us at our office, 619.497.1300.

MEMBERSHIP - NEW & RENEWAL
Join or renew your membership
here.

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO DONATE:
Click to find out...


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CONTACT INFO

Greater San Diego & Desert Area Chapter

7850 Mission Center Ct., Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: 619.497.1300
Fax: 619.497.1304


CHAPTER STAFF MEMBERS

Angel Chapman, Executive Director

achapman@ccfa.org


Cindie Sharp, Team Challenge Manager

csharp@ccfa.org


Brittany Pope, Take Steps Manager

bpope@ccfa.org


Sherley Ibarra, Administrative Assistant

sibarra@ccfa.org

NATIONAL STAFF BASED IN SAN DIEGO

Kayln Giese, National Walk Manager

kgiese@ccfa.org

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