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SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

**SAVE THE DATE**



July 20-25, 2012

~A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis~

Our 2012 session will be held at The Painted Turtle in Lancaster, CA.

Applications are now available for campers ages 7-16, Leaders in Training age 17, and volunteers (age 19+)

Click HERE to apply.

Click
here to learn more about this exciting program, or contact Laura Marcelletti at lmarcelletti@ccfa.org or 619-497-1300.

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You could be a part of the fun in 2012!

Join us as we train for two GREAT races! Which one do you want to tackle this summer??

Kona Half Marathon - June 24, 2012
or
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon - July 15, 2012


Our spring season will begin in February; Click
HERE to learn more or email Cindie at CSharp@ccfa.org to RSVP to any of the informational meetings below!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 6pm - Gordon Biersch
5010 Mission Center Road, San Diego, CA  92108

Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 10am - R.E.I 
1590 Leucadia Blvd., Encinitas, CA  92024

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 6pm - Jimbo's
1633 S. Centre City Pkwy, Escondido, CA  92025

Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Road Runner Sports
5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA  92111

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - Whole Foods
8825 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla, CA  92037

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - Arterra San Diego Marriott Del Mar
11966 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA  92130

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We are gearing up for Take Steps 2012!
The website is now live - Get your team registered early! 

Interested in the planning process? 
Contact Laura at LMarcelletti@ccfa.org to see how YOU can make a difference!

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Youth Group Activity - Boomers!

February 25, 2011
12pm - 3pm

Boomers!
6999 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA  92111

Click HERE to RSVP or for more information contact Laura at
LMarcelletti@ccfa.org or (619)497-1300

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CALENDAR/EVENTS
February 15, 2012 - February 28, 2012
Team Challenge Informational Meetings!
Contact Cindie at 619-497-1300 to learn more.
February 16, 2012
San Diego Support Group
6-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion
February 25, 2012

Youth Activity Group Event at Boomers

Contact Laura Marcelletti to RSVP or for more info at LMarcelletti@ccfa.org or (619)497-1300

February 29, 2012
Palm Desert Support Group
3:30-5pm
Eisenhower Medica Center Cafeteria
March 1, 2012
Team Challenge Kick Off Party! Contact Cindie at 619-497-1300 to learn more.
March 15, 2012
San Diego Support Group
6-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion
March 25, 2012

Take Steps San Diego Kick Off

Rock Bottom
8980 Villa La Jolla Drive
La Jolla, CA  92037
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Contact Laura to RSVP or for more info at LMarcelletti@ccfa.org or (619) 497-1300

April 4, 2012
San Diego Professional Program featuring Dr. Daniel Hommes, MD (UCLA) at Trulock's Restaurant 
April 19, 2012
San Diego Support Group
6-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion
May 17, 2012
San Diego Support Group
6-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion
May 24, 2012
"Nutrition" Free Patient Education Program, San Diego
May 30, 2012
Take Steps Bank Day

Contact the office at 619-497-1300 for more information.
June 2, 2012
Take Steps San Diego
Click HERE to learn more.
June 21, 2012
San Diego Support Group
6-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion
June 24, 2012
Team Challenge Kona, Hawaii Half Marathon
Click HERE to learn more.
July 15, 2012

Team Challenge Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
Click HERE to learn more.

July 19, 2012
San Diego Support Group
6-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion
July 20, 2012 - July 25, 2012

Camp Oasis
Click HERE to learn apply.

Or for more information please contact Laura at (619)497-1300 or LMarcelletti@ccfa.org.

August 4, 2012
Murrieta Patient Education Workshop on Nutrition 
August 16, 2012
San Diego Support Group
6-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion
September 9, 2012
Team Challenge TriRock Triathlon, San Diego Contact Cindie at 619-497-1300 to learn more.
September 20, 2012
San Diego Support Group
6-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion
October 13, 2012
San Diego Patient and Family Education Symposium, University of San Diego 
October 18, 2012
San Diego Support Group
6-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion
November 15, 2012
San Diego Support Group
6-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion
November 17, 2012
"IBD Treatments" Free Education Workshop, Palm Desert
December 2, 2012
Team Challenge Las Vegas Half Marathon
Contact Cindie at 619-497-1300 for more information.
December 20, 2012
San Diego Support Group
6-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion
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SUPPORT GROUPS

San Diego/Scripps
The Next Support Group Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 
Third Thursday of Every Month
6:00pm-7:30pm
Green Cancer Center Conference Room (AOP)
at Scripps Clinic (in the Anderson Outpatient Pavillion)
10666 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA  92037
Facilitator:
Mayra Mendoza mendoza.mayra@scrippshealth.org

Palm Desert
Palm Desert Support Group
The Next Support Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Last Wednesday of Every Month
3:30pm-5:00pm
Eisenhower Medical Center Cafeteria
(Please enter through the main entrance and get a visitor's pass.
There will be a table in the cafeteria with a CCFA sign.)
3900 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA  92270
Facilitator:
Carol Cornell carolscornell_lcsw@yahoo.com

Ostomy Support Group*
(For ostomates only)
The Next Support Group Meeting will be Held on February 2, 2012
1st Thursday of Every Month
1:30-2:30pm
Lucy Curci Cancer Center on the Eisenhower Campus
3900 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA  92270
Facilitator:
Barbara Fulmer, 760-773-2999
*We partner with this group

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.

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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

Need More Info on IBD?
Introducing CCFA San Diego's Lending Library! Borrowing from the CCFA Lending Library is free. You may borrow by phone, email or in person. Click HERE for our Library book list. Click HERE to borrow a book or dvd.

Attention All Youth!

Join CCFA's new club!
The Crohn's and Colitis Club 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, contact LMarcelletti@ccfa.org.

COLLEGE INTERNS NEEDED
We have some really great Internship opportunities available in our office! If you are interested, please contact us at LMarcelletti@ccfa.org.

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

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
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CHAPTER STAFF MEMBERS

Carly Beck, Executive Director
cbeck@ccfa.org

Kayln Giese, National Walk Manager

kgiese@ccfa.org


Cindie Sharp, Endurance Manager

csharp@ccfa.org

Laura Marcelletti, Development Assistant

lmarcelletti@ccfa.org         


                                   

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