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Challenge Yourself to Change a Life!
Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's new endurance training program. This exciting new 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.
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
There is still time to donate!
Please make your online donations for the Phoenix, Tucson and Las Vegas today!
Fund Research • Raise Awareness • Change Lives
If you are interested in volunteering on the Take Steps team and join CCFA in the fight to bring us closer to a future free of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis please contact:
Phoenix and Tucson walks, please contact our office at
877 259 2104 or
e-mail beagy@ccfa.org Las Vegas walk, please contact our office at
702 324 1077 or
e-mail bdefrancesco@ccfa.org
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
For more information, please download the job descriptions for: Marketing Intern - here Team Challenge - here
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August 1, 2009 - August 7, 2009
On your mark, get set…
Camp Oasis, Summer 2009!! Our supportive and thrilling camp for kids aged 7-16 with stable Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis is back for its fifth summer at the Painted Turtle Camp - Paul Newman's acclaimed Hole in the Wall Gang camp in Lake Hughes, California!
Southwest Chapter Session Dates:
August 1-7, 2009
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August 26, 2009
Las Vegas Education Event Keynote Speaker:
Frank Nemec M.D. Place:
Sunrise Hospital
3186 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89109 Date:
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Time:
6:00PM – 9:00PM REGISTER NOW!
Register Online: Click Here Call toll-free: 1-877-259-2104
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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 odd numbered month
Next Meeting Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Beth Mulcahy at bmulcahy@ccfa.org
20 - 30s Social Support Group (Phoenix)
Meetings / Outings – Every month
Next Meeting: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Jonathan Gross at jggross@gmail.com
East Valley Children and Parent Support Group
Banner Desert Medical Center
Cholla Room
1432 S. Dobson Road
Next Meeting: TB
Guest: Chef Rachel Albert-Matesz, The Healthy Cooking Coach, co-author of The Garden Of Eating: A Produce-Dominated Diet & Cookbook
Contact: Karen Crane at karenrcrane@gmail.com Children and Parent Support Group
***SUSPENDED UNTIL JULY***
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Outpatient Bldg B, Floor 4, Conference Room
1919 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Third Thursday of odd numbered months 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Contact: Karen Crane at karenrcrane@gmail.com
Northwest Valley Support Group
West Side of Arrowhead Hospital Campus
18699 N. 67th Avenue
Suite #105, Palo Verde Room
Glendale, AZ 85308
Fourth Wednesday of every month 7:00 pm
Contact: Phil Hobday at 623.977.3805
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 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Contact: Lisa Shane at Lissha480@aol.com Tucson Support Group
Martha Cooper Library
1377 N Catalina Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712 **Next Meeting: Suspended for June and July
Contact: Caryn Fisher 520.309.8084 or fishyn@gmail.com
Contact: Ted Solomon at tsolomon@email.arizona.edu
20's + Social Support Group (Tucson)
Meetings / Outings – Every month
Next Meeting: TBD
Location: Suspended for June and July
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 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Contact: Andrew T. at AlbuquerqueIBD@zimbop.com Las Cruces Support Group
Mountain View Hospital
Community Education Room
4311 E. Lohman Avenue, Las Cruces
Second Sunday of every month 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Contact: Jo Tice Bloom at 575.382.0722
NEVADA Youth Social Group (Las Vegas)
Ages: 11-17
Meetings / Outings – Every other odd numbered month
First Meeting Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Beth Mulcahy at bmulcahy@ccfa.org Reno Support Group
Renown Rehabilitation Hospital
Team Conference Room
1495 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
Second Tuesday of every month 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Contact: Jenn Lane at 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 2:00 pm.
Contact: Adam Welzien at 702-376-7041 or adamwelzien@gmail.com Las Vegas Support Group
West Sahara Library
9600 West Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, May 21, 2009 (Multipurpose Room)
Thursday, July 23, 2009 (Boardroom)
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
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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Southwest Chapter8098 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 Beth Mulcahy, MPH, Education and Support Manager
bmulcahy@ccfa.org Michael Simoni, Team Challenge Endurance Manager
msimoni@ccfa.org Bridget Eagy, Take Steps Walk Manager
beagy@ccfa.org Bernadette Sewer, Development Coordinator
bsewer@ccfa.org
LAS VEGAS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Bethany DeFrancesco, Las Vegas Development Manager
bdefrancesco@ccfa.org
702-324-1077 Aaron Castens, Team Challenge Endurance Manager - Las Vegas
acastens@ccfa.org
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