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SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

TEAM CHALLENGE
Las Vegas Rock N Roll Half Marathon
December 5, 2010
 

Team Challenge, is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's new endurance training program. This exciting fundraising program 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.

 

We're Heading to Vegas!
Get the ultimate tour of Las Vegas with Team Challenge, the official charity of the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon (December 5, 2010). This first-rate event starts and finishes on the famed Las Vegas Strip, and takes you past world-famous attractions
while running or walking on this flat, fast course.

 

To register for your nearest information meeting or learn more about Team Challenge and the Las Vegas Rock N Roll Half Marathon, click on the link below!

 

TEAM CHALLENGE

or contact:

Aaron Castens
(Endurance Manager, Team Challenge, Las Vegas)
P:  646-750-7100/
acastens@ccfa.org

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CALENDAR/EVENTS
September 25, 2010

SAVE THE DATE!

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

IBD & THE FAMILY

Keynote Speaker:  George D. Ferry M.D.

Baylor School of Medicine

8:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown

2600 Louisiana Blvd. NE

Albuquerque, NM  87110

REGISTER HERE !

1-877-259-2104

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SUPPORT GROUPS

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 Group (Phoenix)
Ages:  11-17
Next Meeting Date: SUSPENDED until August 2010

East Valley Adult Support Group (MESA)
Held at Banner Desert Medical Center 
First floor, Mesquite Room, Rosati Education Center
1400 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85016
Meetings: Second Thursday of every month at 7:30pm
Contact: Aaron H. at 480-722-9328

East Valley Children and Parent Support Group
Cardon Children's Medical Center
1400 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
The Frog and Turtle Room
Meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Next Meeting Date: August 16, 2010
Contact: Karen Crane at
karenrcrane@gmail.com

Central Valley Children and Parent Support Group
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Outpatient Bldg B, 3rd Floor - GI Dept Lobby
1919 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Second Tuesday of every other month (starting September)
Next Meeting Date: September 14, 2010
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

Tucson Support Group
Martha Cooper Library
1377 N. Catalina Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85712
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Meeting Schedule: Tuesday Evenings
July 20, 2010
August 31, 2010
September 28, 2010
October 26, 2010
November 23, 2010
December 21, 2010
Contact: Caryn Fisher 520.309.8084 or fishyn@gmail.com

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. 505-328-6633 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
Next Meeting: TBD
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

Las Vegas Support Group
St. Rose Hospital Annex
Rose de Lima Campus
102 E. Lake Mead Pkwy
SUSPENDED
Contact: southwest@ccfa.org

If you wish to start a support group in your local area, please phone the CCFA office at 480.246.3676

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MORE INFORMATION

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 or email
southwest@ccfa.org 


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 Kathie Gadberry at 480-246-3676 or kgadberry@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

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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CONTACT INFO

Southwest Chapter

8098 Via de Negocio, Suite 201
Scottsdale, AZ  85258

Phone: (480) 246-3676
Toll Free: (877) 259-2104
Fax: (480) 246-3679

Staff:

Kathie Gadberry, Executive Director 
kgadberry@ccfa.org

Cindy Sorensen, Regional Education & Support Manager
csorensen@ccfa.org

Diane Morris, Administrative Assistant
dmorris@ccfa.org

Jamie Rogers, Take Steps Walk Manager
jrogers@ccfa.org

Jennifer Clark, Team Challenge Endurance Manager - Phoenix 
jclark@ccfa.org

Aaron Castens, Team Challenge Endurance Manager - Las Vegas
acastens@ccfa.org
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