** SAVE THE DATE **

7-13 years old:  July 10-16, 2012

14-17 years old:  July 20-26, 2012

Parents! Please Note the Change in Ages for Both Groups!!

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

Our 2012 session will be held at
Roundup River Ranch in Gypsum, CO.

Applications will be available in mid-January 2012
for campers (ages 7-17) and volunteers (age 19+).

To learn more about this exciting program

Contact Eric Stern, Executive Director

estern@ccfa.org or 480.246.3676.
 

TAKE STEPS LAS VEGAS INFO MEETING!

Thursday, January 12th, 2012 
from 4-7pm at the Clark County Library,
located on the SouthEast corner of Flamingo and Maryland Parkway.
Join us for a chance to learn more about our
5th Annual Las Vegas Take Steps Walk!
This will be an open house with a chance
to speak with past walk team captains,
sign up your walk team if you haven't done so already,
get some fundraising tips to jumpstart your Walk Team or
join a committee to help make this our best walk yet!
This is an open event, no RSVP required.
For more information on Take Steps Las Vegas visit:

Contact Caitlin Shea, Las Vegas Development Manager
cshea@ccfa.org or (646) 306-4472.

5th Annual Take Steps Las Vegas Walk

Take Steps to be Heard!!!

Join us on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 
at Mountain's Edge Exploration Park from 5-8pm
to celebrate with the Las Vegas Community!
This year is going to be bigger and better than ever,
so don't miss the chance to be a part of this great event!
The walk will include food and live entertainment.
1.5 mile celebration walk, prizes and more!
For more information on how to start a walk team,
how you can volunteer,
or how you can be a sponsor for the event.

Contact Caitlin Shea, Las Vegas Development Manager 
cshea@ccfa.org or (646) 306-4472.
 

Would you like to run or walk in the SOLD OUT
Napa to Sonoma 1/2 Marathon
July 15th, 2012 ???

Team Challenge will get you there!

Team Las Vegas	Team Arizona
To RSVP for a Meeting - Click Here	To RSVP for a Meeting - Click Here

Information Meetings start in March,
Scroll down to see
the schedule of dates, times and places in your area.

Team Las Vegas	Team Arizona
Contact Brooke Allen-Burnstein Team Challenge Endurance Manager - Nevada	Contact Andrea Kolbielski, Team Challenge Endurance Manager - Arizona
ballen@ccfa.org	akobielski@ccfa.org
Cell: (646) 276-0501	Cell: (347) 899-0970
Office: (877) 259-2104	Office: (480) 246-3676

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.  

Youth Ages:  11-17  Check it out!

http://www.ucandcrohns.org/  This website features teens talking about living with colitis and Crohn's. They share their stories and tips -- and you can even share your own! The site also has chats, fun quizzes and surveys, and places where you can get more information tailored just for you.

ARIZONA

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 7:00pm
Next Meeting Date: February 09th, 2012
Contact: Aaron Hicks. at 480.722.9328
Email: scd_diet@cox.net

East Valley Children and Parent Support Group
Cardon Children's Medical Center
1400 S. Dobson Road    Mesa, AZ 85202
The Frog and Turtle Room
Meetings: Third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Next Meeting Date: February 20th, 2012
Contact: Karen Crane at 480.961.1974
Email: 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
Meetings: Fourth Wednesday of every month 7:00pm 
Next Meeting Date: February 22nd, 2012
Contact: Phil Hobday at 623.977.3805
Email: hobdaz@yahoo.com

Tucson Support Group - **Please note that we are seeking a Facilitator to coordinate and take charge of meetings for the Tucson area.  If you are interested, please contact Eric Stern at 480-246-3676 or estern@ccfa.org.

NEW MEXICO

Las Cruces Support Group
Mountain View Hospital
Community Education Room
4311 E. Lohman Avenue
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011                      
Meetings: Second Sunday of every month 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Next Meeting Date: February 12th, 2012
Contact: Jo Tice Bloom at 575.382.0722
Email: jotbloom@comcast.net

Albuquerque Support Group
Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital
Taos Room
8300 Constitution Avenue Northeast
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110-7613
Meetings: Third Sunday of odd numbered months 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Next Meeting Date: March 18th, 2012
Contact: Peggy Toya at 505.344.9092
Email: extrabases@comcast.net

NEVADA 

Las Vegas Education and Support Group
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
Rendezvous Room, on the First Floor, next to cafeteria, (park in East Parking Lot, door may be secured at 6PM, then enter main/front entrance, (easier departure after meeting.) 
3186 S Maryland Pkwy,  Las Vegas, NV 89109
Meetings: Third Tuesday of every month 7:00pm to 8:30pm (with some exceptions)
Next Meeting Date: February 22nd, 2012
Contact: Bill Hummel at 702-339-3459
Email: hummelbill@att.net

If you would like to start a support group in your local area, PLEASE phone the CCFA office at  480.246.3676 - We can help you do that!

Southwest Chapter Medical Advisory Committee 
06/23/2011 DLM

Mickey Weisz  MD	Frederick J. Kogan MD	Jonathan Leighton MD	Richard Ming MD
Frank Nemec MD	Jacques Heppell MD	Virender S. Sharma MD	Jackie Schenkein MD
James Noel  MD	Fayez Ghishan MD	Surya Gurudu MD	Craig Sande MD
Murray Cohen DO	Michael S. Shapiro MD	Debora McClary MD	Howard Hack MD
Brad Gelzayd MD	Edgar Boedeker MD	Roxanne Hecht MD	Lisa McMahon MD
Mitchell D. Shub MD	Howard Baron MD	Art Radow MD	Brad Pasternak MD
Nancy Rayhorn BSN, RN	Martin Keller Ed.D	Gary Silber MD	Robert Strickland DO
Sushil Pandey MD	Chirag D. Trivedi DO	Christian Stone MD	SW CMAC

Arizona Team Challenge Information Meetings Schedule

6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2012 – REI Paradise Valley
12634 N. Paradise Village Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85032

10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012 – Gainey Village Health Club and Spa
7477 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012 – REI Tempe
1405 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282

6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012 – Camelback Village
4444 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018

6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 – Total Wine & More Education Room
10320 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Las Vegas Team Challenge Information Meetings Schedule

7:00p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - REI Boca Park 
710 S. Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145

10:00a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012 - Durango Hills YMCA
3521 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89129

7:00p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - REI Henderson
2220 Village Walk Dr., Suite 150, Henderson, NV 89052

7:00p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012 - Total Wine & More, Henderson
501 N. Stephanie St., Henderson, NV 89014

6:00p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - Total Wine & More, Summerlin
730 S. Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145 

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 Eric Stern, Executive Director, at estern@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

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:

Eric Stern, Executive Director
Telephone: 480.246.3676 Extension 301
estern@ccfa.org