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TEAM CHALLENGE
Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon
December 6, 2009
Team Challenge, is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's new endurance training program. This exciting new fundraising trains you to run or walk a half marathon while helping the Foundation raise funds to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. To register at your nearest information meeting or learn more about Team Challenge in Las Vegas, click on the link below! TEAM CHALLENGE Or contact: Aaron Castens
(Endurance Manager, Team Challenge, Las Vegas)
P: 646-750-7100/ acastens@ccfa.org & Michael Simoni
(Endurance Manager, Team Challenge. Phoenix)
P: 480.246.3676, ext. 303 / msimoni@ccfa.org
TAKE STEPS - SAVE THE DATE FOR 2010! 
Phoenix, AZ
Tempe Town Lake
May 22, 2010 Tucson, AZ
Brandi Fenton Park
May 8, 2010 Las Vegas, NV
Wayne Bunker Family Park
Date: May 1, 2010
Register Now!
SUMMER & FALL INTERNSHIPS! The Southwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation seeks enthusiastic and motivated interns to be part of our team for the summer and fall. The job role will provide general support to the Executive Director and the Southwest Team for marketing, e-marketing, and public relations for national signature fundraising events, and other projects. To apply for these positions please send a cover note and resume attention to: Kathie Gadberry – Executive Director, Southwest Chapter via email - kgadberry@ccfa.org via mail - 8098 N Via de Negocio, Ste 201
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
For more information, please download the job descriptions for: Marketing Intern - here Team Challenge - here
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are always looking for volunteers to help in the office with light administrative tasks, special events, outreach and much more! Please give us a call at 877-259-2104 email bmulcahy@ccfa.org Please fill out the Volunteer Questionnaire See the full list of Volunteer Job Descriptions
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December 6, 2009
 Team Challenge is heading to the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon! The ultimate Vegas experience with electrifying, live entertainment. Come with us to experience a surefire win. You'll rock 'n' roll with Elvis on this action packed course down the strip. Do something you never thought you could do while helping 1.4 million people win back their lives. You can make a difference, help find cures and run or walk 13.1 miles! To sign up today or learn more about Team Challenge in Las Vegas, click on the link below!
TEAM CHALLENGE OR For more information, contact: Aaron Castens
(Endurance Manager, Team Challenge, Las Vegas)
P: 646-750-7100/ acastens@ccfa.org & Michael Simoni
(Endurance Manager, Team Challenge, Phoenix)
P: 480.246.3676, ext. 303 / msimoni@ccfa.org
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February 13, 2010
Phoenix Spring Conference 2010 Pediatric IBD Hot Topics Keynote Speakers:
Gary Silber, MD
Jacqueline Schenkein, MD
Lisa McMahon, MD
John Palino, RD
Martin Keller, Ed.D. Place:
Embassy Suites Phoenix - Biltmore
2630 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016 Date:
Saturday, February 13, 2010 Time:
9:00AM - 1:00PM
REGISTER NOW!
Call toll-free: 1-877-259-2104 Or e-mail: southwest@ccfa.org
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Our support group meetings are held in a warm, welcoming, and safe atmosphere. All meetings are offered free of charge. Meetings are open to all CCFA members and non-members who have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Family and friends are welcome. Child care is not usually provided.
Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please phone the CCFA office at 480.246.3676 for more information on support groups in your area.
ARIZONA
Youth Social Group (Phoenix)
Ages: 11-17
Meetings / Outings – Every other even numbered month
Next Meeting Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Beth Mulcahy at bmulcahy@ccfa.org
20s - 30s Social Support Group (Phoenix)
Meetings / Outings – Every month
Next Meeting: TBD - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Trader Vic's, Scottsdale
Contact: Jonathan Gross at jggross@gmail.com
East Valley Children and Parent Support Group
Banner Desert Medical Center
Cholla Room
1432 S. Dobson Road
**NOTICE** - NOVEMBER MEETING - Nov 30th 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Contact: Karen Crane at karenrcrane@gmail.com Central Valley Children and Parent Support Group
Held at Phoenix Children's Hospital
Outpatient Bldg B, 3rd Floor - GI Dept Lobby
1919 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Guest Speaker: Dr. Gary Silber
Contact: Karen Crane at karenrcrane@gmail.com
Northwest Valley Support Group
Arrowhead Physician's Plaza
West Side of Arrowhead Hospital Campus
18699 N. 67th Avenue
Suite #105B
Glendale, AZ 85308
Fourth Wednesday of every month 7:00pm
Contact: Phil Hobday at 623.977.3805
**MEETING SUSPENDED NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER** East Valley Support Group
Banner Desert Medical Center
Classroom 3D on the third floor of the hospital
1400 S. Dobson Road
Second Thursday of every month 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Contact: Lisa Shane at Lissha480@aol.com Tucson Support Group
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
**CHANGE IN LOCATION** FOR NOVEMBER MEETING ONLY:
Dusenberry-River Branch Library
5605 E River Road
Tucson, AZ 85750
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
**MEETING SUSPENDED IN DECEMBER**
January through May Meetings Will be held at:
Martha Cooper Library
1377 N Catalina Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Meeting Schedule:
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Contact: Caryn Fisher 520.309.8084 or fishyn@gmail.com
Contact: Ted Solomon at tsolomon@email.arizona.edu
NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Support Group
Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital
Taos Room next to the cafeteria
8300 Constitution Avenue NE, Albuquerque
Third Sunday of odd numbered months at 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Contact: Andrew T. at AlbuquerqueIBD@zimbop.com Albuquerque Children and Parent Support Group
University of New Mexico Children's Hospital
The Barbara and Bill Richardson Pavilion (BBRP)
Tully Conference Room on the 6th floor
2211 Lomas Blvd., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
**MEETING SUSPENDED NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER**
Contact: Alicia Robinson at 505.272.5003 or amrobinson@salud.unm.edu Las Cruces Support Group
Mountain View Hospital
Community Education Room
4311 E. Lohman Avenue, Las Cruces
Second Sunday of every month 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Contact: Jo Tice Bloom at 575.382.0722 NEVADA Reno Support Group
Renown Rehabilitation Hospital
Team Conference Room
1495 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
**MEETINGS SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY**
Contact: Jenn Lane at 775.657.1418 or renoibdgroup@yahoo.com Las Vegas Support Group
St. Rose Hospital Annex
Rose de Lima Campus
102 E. Lake Mead Pkwy
Third Sunday of every month 2:00pm
**MEETING SUSPENDED FOR NOVEMBER**
Contact: Adam Welzien at 702.376.7041 or adamwelzien@gmail.com
If you wish to start a support group in one of the following areas, please phone the CCFA office at 480.246.3676: North Phoenix, Central Phoenix, Flagstaff |
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More Information To purchase this one-of-a-kind Diane Katzman fresh water pearl bracelet, please call 877.259.2104. All proceeds benefit the CCFA, Southwest Chapter's efforts to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis as well as support our patients and their families.
THE 'MUFFIN MAN' T-SHIRT, EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED BY NASCAR, DRIVER SCOTT SPEED, BENEFITING CCFA, SOUTHWEST CHAPTER!
A personally-designed T-shirt now available for purchase to benefit Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Southwest Chapter Scott Speed, who has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis; PIR President Bryan R. Sperber; and Scottsdale-based Muze Clothing, have worked together to create a designer T-shirt that reflects Speed's unique fashion sense both on and off the track. The shirt, with art designed by Speed himself, will be available to the public for $40, with a portion of the funds from each sale being earmarked to benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Southwest Chapter, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Show your support and purchase a t-shirt today through Muze Clothing at www.muzeclothing.com
New Patient "Power of Two" Connection for Support
Looking to find support and comfort by talking to someone by phone and/or e-mail who knows the challenges of living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? Want to provide a helping hand to those in need of help? If so, then join our "Power of Two" Connection program! We'll match you up, based on your needs or your request to help others – answering questions, visiting someone in the hospital, or just being there to listen. To sign up, please contact Beth Mulcahy at 480-246-3676 or bmulcahy@ccfa.org
Donate Your Car, Boat or R.V. Before you sell your vehicle, consider donating it to CCFA. Our vehicle donation program helps raise needed funds for research and community-based education programs. It's so much easier than selling yourself. Not to mention, the tax deduction you will receive. Call us at 480.246.3676 for more information.
Workplace Giving Choosing CCFA as the recipient of your workplace giving campaign is one very important way you can help to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The CCFA, Southwest Chapter is a member of Community Health Charities. Employees of corporations, federal agencies, and state/municipal governments nationwide have the option to give to CCFA through Community Health Charities which has more than 50 years of experience in workplace giving. Touch the lives of people you know and help someone you don't know. If you would like information on how to bring Community Health Charities to your workplace, please call us at 480.246.3676
Volunteer
We welcome all people interested in helping the fight against IBD. For more information about our volunteer program, call us at 480.246.3676 or email southwest@ccfa.org. Your help is needed at the Take Steps Walks, Patient Education Events, and other general event and administrative office work.
Physician Office Visitation Program
Making sure CCFA materials are available in physician offices. Requires regular visits to approximately 3-4 physician offices.
General Clerical Work
Light office work, including stuffing envelopes and computer work, can be as needed or on a regular basis.
Education
Includes planning seminars, securing speakers for seminars and seminar publicity.
Special Events Committee
Help to plan and prepare for the variety of special events throughout the year.
Membership - New & Renewals
Join or renew your membership here!
Honor a Loved One With a Tribute Donation Making donations on behalf of others or in memory of others is a meaningful way of recognizing commitment to an important cause. You can make a tribute or memorial donation and have us send a tribute card (suggested minimum donation $25.00). Upon receipt of your donation, we will send a Tribute card to notify the specified individual of your kindness. If no card type is specified, our CCFA Purple card will be sent. Please note if you would like us to send you free request envelopes for future tributes. Your tribute gift can be mailed to our office or charged to a credit card by calling 1-877-259-2104 or at southwest@ccfa.org.
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America,Southwest Chapter is 
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