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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



		Take the Challenge. Change a life. Team Challenge is heading to Vegas! Team Southwest Ohio is heading to the Inaugural Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon on December 6, 2009 where CCFA is the Official Charity. Next Stop: Boston. Train locally for your first or next half marathon in historic Boston. We'll be participating in the Inaugural 13.1 Boston Marathon. 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! Find out more about Team Challenge at our information meetings held in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton beginning in February. We look forward to meeting you! Visit the Team Challenge Web Site or call Jen at 513-772-3550 for more information. Can't take the Challenge this time, but still want to help? Donate Now Get ready for Take Steps 2010 in Cincinnati and Dayton this Spring! Dayton Walk Sunday, May 23, 2010 Wegerzyn Gardens Metropark Sign up today Cincinnati Walk Date coming soon Check back here!
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	December 10, 2009 Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: What Every Patient Needs to Know This educational event, open to all patients, family members, caregivers and community members, is hosted by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and will feature Dr. Ted Denson of Cincinnati Children's Medical Center as the speaker. Thursday, December 10th Evening Program: Dinner will be served 6:30pm - Registration 7:00-8:30pm - Presentation Tri-Health Pavilion 6200 Pfeiffer Road Cincinnati, Oh 45242 Register Today!



	February 11, 2010 Team Challenge Information Meeting Thursday, February 11, 2010 6:30 p.m. Mojo Running, 9318 Union Centre Blvd.,West Chester, OH 45069 Learn more about the Team Challenge program and the Inaugural 13.1 Boston Marathon. Meet coches, staff & mentors and learn why this is the team for you. RSVP Today!



	February 17, 2010 Team Challenge Information Meeting Wednesday, February 17, 2010 7:00 p.m. Up and Running, Centerville 6123 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45459 Learn more about the Team Challenge program and the Inaugural 13.1 Boston Marathon. Meet coches, staff & mentors and learn why this is the team for you. RSVP Today!



	February 24, 2010 Team Challenge Information Meeting Wednesday, February 24, 2010 6:30 p.m. Fleet Feet Sports, Blue Ash 9525 Kenwood Rd.,Cincinnati, OH 45242 Learn more about the Team Challenge program and the Inaugural 13.1 Boston Marathon. Meet coches, staff & mentors and learn why this is the team for you. RSVP Today!



	February 25, 2010 Team Challenge Information Meeting Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:30 p.m. Bob Roncker's Running Spot, O'Bryonville 1993 Madison Rd.,Cincinnati, OH 45208 Learn more about the Team Challenge program and the Inaugural 13.1 Boston Marathon. Meet coches, staff & mentors and learn why this is the team for you. RSVP Today!



	February 27, 2010 Save the Date: Cincinnati Education Day Details Coming Soon



	March 6, 2010 Team Challenge Information Meeting Saturday, March 6, 2010 10:00 a.m. Tri Health Pavilion, 6200 Pfeiffer Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242 Learn more about the Team Challenge program and the Inaugural 13.1 Boston Marathon. Meet coches, staff & mentors and learn why this is the team for you. RSVP Today!



	May 23, 2010 Dayton Walk Sunday, May 23 Wegerzyn Gardens Visit the Take Steps website to register and for more information!



		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 2nd Monday of every month, 7:00 p.m. Call the Southwest Ohio Chapter at 513-772-3550 or 877-283-7513 for details Location: Good Samaritan North 9000 N. Main St. Dayton, OH 45415 Room B in Education Center on 1st floor, look for signs Next Meeting: Monday, December 14, 7:00 p.m. Upcoming Meeting Schedule: Monday, January 11 Monday, February 8 Monday, March 8 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. Location: Family Life Center, Northminster Presbyterian Church Call 931-5777 for directions & a map Next Meeting: Monday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. Upcoming Meeting Schedule: No Meeting in December Monday, January 18 Monday, February 15 Monday, March 15 Directions available on the Family Life Center Web Site FREE Babysitting available: With pre-registration, call 931-5777 to register your child(ren) 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. NEW: MONTGOMERY SUPPORT GROUP Third Tuesday of every month, 7:00 p.m. Location: Bethesda North Hospital, Schreiner Room 10500 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m. Upcoming Meeting Schedule: Tuesday, December 15 Tuesday, January 19 Tuesday, February 16 Tuesday, March 16 NORTHERN KENTUCKY SUPPORT GROUP Facilitators: Maureen Nordmeyer and Kimberly Moore 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 2718 Dixie Hwy Crestview Hills, KY 41017 Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 8, 7:00 p.m. Upcoming Meeting Schedule: Tuesday, January 12 Tuesday, February 9 Tuesday, March 9 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 Miller, Take Steps Manager, rmiller@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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