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Southwest Ohio Chapter

Address:
8 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 800
Cincinnati, OH 45246

Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Phone: (513) 772-3550
Toll free: 1-877-283-7513
Fax: (513) 772-7599
E-mail: SWOhio@ccfa.org



		Walk with us to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Friday, May 16, 2008 at The Beach Waterpark Activites & Registration begin at 4:30 p.m. Walk starts at 6:30 p.m. Register Today Learn about Forming A Team Donate Now Become a Sponsor Questions? Call Rachel Spradlin at 513-772-3550 IBD Education Days: Cincinnati & Dayton CCFA & Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center would like to thank all participants and speakers who contributed to the great success of our Annual Family IBD Education Day for Adults, Adolescents, & Parents of Children with IBD on Sunday, February 24, 2008. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Frank Sileo, Psychologist & Author of Toilet Paper Flowers This Event Supported by an Unrestricted Educational Grant from: Thank you to our sponsors: P&G Centocor, Abbott, UCB, Prometheus, Shire, Elan and NutriThrive CCFA & Dayton Children's would like to thank all participants, speakers and sponsors who contributed to the success of our 2nd Annual Pediatric & Adult Education Day on Saturday, March 15, 2008 Thank you to our sponsors: Dayton Children's Hospital UCB Centocor Elan, Shire, Abbott and P&G 2008 UCB Crohn's Scholarship Program UCB is offering 30 one time scholarships of up to $10,000 each to patients diagnosed with Crohn's disease who are seeking an associate's, undergraduate or graduate degree or enrolled in a trade school educational program. Applications now available at www.crohnsandme.com For more information: Email: ucbcrohnsscholarship@rbxhealth.com Call: 1-866-757-4440 Applications must be postmarked by April 18, 2008 Take the Challenge. Change a life. Congratulations to our 24 participants that completed the Miami ING Half Marathon on Sunday, January 27, 2008 These participants fundraised for a cure to Crohn's disease & ulcerative colitis Everyone wins with Team Challenge. Want to run or walk a half marathon? Give hope to people battling Crohn's and colitis with the funds you raise. Make new friends and great memories as you train and celebrate with others like you. Do something you never thought you could and feel fantastic. The next half marathon opportunity is to complete the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in San Antonio, TX November 16, 2008 Join us for this inagural event and make a difference in the lives of IBD Patients! Information Meetings begin in June Visit the Team Challenge Web Site or call Jen at 513-772-3550 for more information.
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	June 25, 2008 Team Challenge Information Meeting Come learn about your opportunity to raise awareness of Crohn's and colitis. Raise money to find a cure. Raise Hope. And Raise your arms as you cross the finish line! 6:00 p.m. Mercy Healthplex, Anderson 7495 State Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45255-2498 RSVP to Jen via email or call 513-772-3550



	June 26, 2008 Team Challenge Information Meeting Come learn about your opportunity to raise awareness of Crohn's and colitis. Raise money to find a cure. Raise Hope. And Raise your arms as you cross the finish line! 6:00 p.m. Fleet Feet, Blue Ash 9525 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242 RSVP to Jen via email: jcrosby@ccfa.org or call 513-772-3550



	July 8, 2008 Team Challenge Information Meeting Come learn about your opportunity to raise awareness of Crohn's and colitis. Raise money to find a cure. Raise Hope. And Raise your arms as you cross the finish line! 6:00 p.m. Bob Roncker's Running Spot, O'Bryonville 1993 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45208 RSVP to Jen via email: jcrosby@ccfa.org or call 513-772-3550



	July 9, 2008 Team Challenge Information Meeting Come learn about your opportunity to raise awareness of Crohn's and colitis. Raise money to find a cure. Raise Hope. And Raise your arms as you cross the finish line! 6:00 p.m. Panera, Florence- Community Room 7150 Houston Rd., Florence, KY 41042 RSVP to Jen via email: jcrosby@ccfa.org or call 513-772-3550



	July 12, 2008 Team Challenge San Antonio Kick Off Tri-Health Pavilion 10 - 11 A.M. Information Meeting 11 A.M. - 12 Noon Kick Off To Register contact Jen 877-283-7513



	July 13, 2008 - July 19, 2008 CCFA Camp Oasis - Michigan Sunday, July 13 - Saturday, July 19, 2008 Camp Information and Application



	August 22, 2008 Wines & Chimes Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Bell Event Centre



		Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter number above to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. Support Groups: CCFA support groups provide patients and their loved ones with an opportunity to meet others like themselves who are affected by Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. Meetings are held in a socially-oriented, emotionally uplifting atmosphere. The discussions are stimulating and confidential, and participants always demonstrate support and understanding. Trained facilitators run all support group meetings, and they often invite expert presenters to sessions. Past presenters include pharmacists, nurses, gastroenterologists, colon and rectal surgeons, psychologists, and alternative health care experts. If we don't currently have a support group in your area and you would you like to help us, please contact the chapter office at 513-772-3550 to inquire about becoming a trained support group facilitator. DAYTON AREA SUPPORT GROUP Facilitator: Doug Kurtz 2nd Monday of every month, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Call the Southwest Ohio Chapter office at 877-283-7513 for details. Next Meeting: April 14- Group Discussion Dining Room 2 Location: Kettering Medical Center 3535 Southern Blvd. Kettering, OH 45429 (see meeting room location below) Upcoming Meeting & Topic Schedule: April 14 May 12 June 9 July 14 FINNEYTOWN AREA SUPPORT GROUP 3rd Monday of every month, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Call the Southwest Ohio Chapter office at 513-772-3550 for details. Next Meeting: April 21- Spaker: Dr. Alan Safdi, "Latest Research & Treatment" Location: Family Life Center, Northminster Presbyterian Church Call 931-5777 for directions & a map FREE Babysitting available: With pre-registration, call 931-5777 to register your child(ren) Upcoming Meeting & Topic Schedule: April 21- Speaker: Dr. Alan Safdi, "Latest Research & Treatment" May 19 No Meeting in June or July Directions available on the Family Life Center Web Site The Family Life Center is located at the corner of Woodview Dr. & Compton Rd. One block east off Winton Rd., North of Ronald Reagan Highway and shares a parking lot with the church off of Compton Rd. Entrance to the FLC is through the back door off of the parking lot. MASON CONNECTIONS GROUP Facilitator: Kathryn Kehoe, (513) 254-6192 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m. Location: Heritage Presbyterian Church 6546 S. Mason Montgomery Road Mason, OH 45040 Upcoming Meeting Schedule: April 17 May 15 June 19 July 17 NORTHERN KENTUCKY SUPPORT GROUP Facilitators: Maureen Nordmeyer, Amy Thomsen and Kimberly Moore 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 2718 Dixie Hwy Crestview Hills, KY 41017 Upcoming Meeting Schedule: April 8 - Speaker: Dr. Alan Safdi, Gastroenterologist, "Understanding IBD" May 13- Speaker: Dr. Dean Adams, Surgeon, "Bowel Resections and Colostomies" June 10 July 8 Contact the Southwest Ohio Chapter office at 513-772-3550 or 1-877-283-7513 for more information Please remember - we do not mention specific doctor's names or dosages of medications during our support groups.
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		VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Our chapter depends on our volunteers. You can become involved in a number of ways: Office Volunteer -- Office tasks that include typing, filing, mailings and other administrative tasks. Fundraising -- Serve on one of our fundraising committees for our special events. Education -- Help us raise awareness by distributing CCFA literature throughout the community. Ambassador -- Patients who are willing to talk to other patients about Crohn's or colitis (IBD)? Come join our one-on-one support system, which provides equally matched "buddies" or successful mentors (for adolescents) who can lend a listening ear to issues, concerns, and/or questions relating to IBD . . . call us to be trained as a volunteer. OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP: Membership Individual memberships start as low as $30. Benefits include the chapters newsletter, national magazine, discounts on CCFA books, and invitations to participate in chapter events and programs. Tribute/Memorial Cards: "In Honor or In Memory" There is a $5 minimum contribution per card. Tributes can be charged to your credit card over the telephone. Research Alliance: If you would like to join our donors who are funding on-going research projects please contact the office and ask about becoming a member of the Research Alliance. Webcasts: We now have round-the-clock learning opportunities that allow you to explore a particular topic in-depth. Every topic has been chosen for its interest to people with IBD and their families. Be sure to check out what's available now, and stay tuned for our upcoming programs, listed below: The Effects of Crohn's and Colitis on Kids and Families; Advocacy, Insurance, and You; Leading-Edge Developments in the Diagnosis and Management of IBD; and Nutrition and IBD.
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		Southwest Ohio Chapter 8 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 800 Cincinnati, OH 45246 Phone: (513) 772-3550 Toll free: 1-877-283-7513 Fax: (513) 772-7599 E-mail address: SWOhio@ccfa.org Staff: Jenny Southers, Development Director, jsouthers@ccfa.org Jen Crosby, Team Challenge Manager, jcrosby@ccfa.org Rachel Spradlin, Development Coordinator, rspradlin@ccfa.org The office is open 9am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday. There is a 24 hour voicemail that is checked regularly. Our chapter serves Greater Cincinnati, Greater Dayton, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.
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