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SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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

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Information Resource Center
The Information Resource Center is here to help you understand more about the diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. IRC information specialists are Master's level health education professionals who are available by phone or live chat.
More information

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An all-out edurance program
designed to help you cross the
13.1 mile finish line. Train for a
half-marathon, raise funds
for CCFA, and have fun!
www.ccteamchallenge.org



Learn about how you can
help raise funds for the many
programs we provide by participating
in CCFA's Biggest Fundraiser
www.cctakesteps.org


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CALENDAR/EVENTS
June 3, 2009 - December 3, 2009

Visit the Take Steps website for all the details!

July 12, 2009

Crohn's and Colitis Club (C³)
Inagural CCFA Chapter
Family BBQ

Hot Dog BBQ and Pot luck, everyone is invited!

Sunday, July 12, 2009
12:00pm-3:00pm
Nobel Athletic Park
8815 Judicial Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122

download flyer for full info.

RSVP by July 8, contact Sherley, sibarra@ccfa.org, 619.497.1300

Don't forget to let me know what you want to bring to share!

August 7, 2009

Join us!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Padres vs. Mets

Come enjoy some pre-game shananigans with CCFA and we will all walk together to the game(details on pre-game location to come).  It is going to be a great night of baseball, with a fireworks finale.  We have 2 level choices for reserved tickets...discounted tickets, plus $5 of each purchased ticket will go to CCFA's Take Steps program. To purchase tickets, follow the link below. Go Padres!

www.padres.com/grouppromo
Promo code: CCFA

  Field Reserved $22.00 (savings of $12)  
 Upper Reserved $12.50 (savings of 20%)

For questions, contact us at 619.497.1300 or sandiego@ccfa.org

August 29, 2009

9th Annual Patient and Family Education Symposium
Saturday, August 29, 2009

Registration will be available soon...Keep a look out!

  • Breakout Sessions
  • C³ Workshop (for Youth)
  • Keynote speaker
  • Resource & Wellness Fair

Saturday, August 29, 2009
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice at USD
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110

Sponsored by Salix, Pharmaceuticals

December 6, 2009

Go to the Team Challenge website for an info meeting near you!

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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.

SAN DIEGO
Third Wednesday of the Month
July 15, Aug. 19, Sep. 16
6:00 - 7:30pm
CCFA office in Mission Valley
7850 Mission Center Ct., Suite 100
San Diego, CA  92108

CARLSBAD
First Monday of the Month

July 6, Aug. 3, Sep. 7
Note: Begining in July, group will
meet the FIRST MONDAY of every
month from 6:30-8:00pm
6:00 - 7:30pm
Pilgrim Church
2020 Chestnut Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008

*NEW* YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT GROUP *NEW*
Next meetings are:
September 13th - Topic: Nutrition
November 22nd - Bring a friend or family member
Open to young adults in High School and College
1:30 - 3:00pm
Children's Hospital in dining Room C.
Near the Cafeteria
43020 Children's Way

126 Executive Dr.,
La Jolla, CA  92037


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

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MORE INFORMATION

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


Jessica Johnson, Endurance Manager

jjohnson@ccfa.org


Brittany Pope, Walk 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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