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Tennessee Chapter

Address:
95 White Bridge Road, Suite 209
Nashville, TN 37205

Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Office: 615.356.0444
Toll Free: 866.814.CCFA
Fax: 615.356.0445
Email: tennessee@ccfa.org



		SAVE THE DATE July 19 - 24, 2009 A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis Our 2009 session will be held at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA. Applications will be available in January 2009 for campers ages 7-16, Leaders in Training ages 17-18, and volunteers age 19+. Click here to learn more about this exciting program, or contact Michelle Chianese, Education & Support Manager, at mchianese@ccfa.org or 615.356.0444 x105.
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CALENDAR/EVENTS


	February 7, 2009 - July 19, 2009 Challenge... Change... Cure... Be part of the Team!!! Since our destination races in beautiful Napa, California and Kona, Hawaii we have been gearing up and getting ready for an incredible half marathon event in exciting Las Vegas, Nevada! Get the ultimate tour of Las Vegas when you join Team Challenge, the official charity of the Rock n' Roll Las Vegas half marathon! This first-rate event starts and finishes on the fames Las Vegas Strip, taking you past world famous attractions while running or walking on this flat and fun course with good 'ole Rock and Roll tunes along the route! An expense-paid weekend away including: tansportation, accomodations, race-entry fees, and entertainment, when you commit to this fabulous fundraising program! Training by run and walk coaches, and your Team Challenge Endurance Manager, for 16 weeks will prepare you for crossing the finish line! Informational meetings will begin in August, 2009. Hope to see you at an info. meeting and our Kickoff Party! To find out more about joining the team, contact Lynn Hussung, Endurance Manager, at lhussung@ccfa.org or 615.356.0444 x102 or check us out on Facebook



	August 8, 2009 *Save the date!* Nashville Patient Education Program Saturday, August 8, 2009 Embassy Suites Nashville South Franklin, TN Keynote Presentation: Miguel Regueiro, M.D. Associate Professor of Medicine Co-Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center Director, GI, Hepatology, and Nutrition Fellowship Speakers include: Jennifer Jaff, Esq. Frank Sileo, Ph.D. & many more! Registration coming soon! For more information please contact Michelle Chianese at mchianese@ccfa.org.



	August 26, 2009 It's almost time! The 12th Annual Buds n Suds will take place Wednesday, August 26. Details coming soon!



		Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter office to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. WE'RE GETTING TOGETHER... All support meetings are casual and are held in a warm, welcoming, and safe atmosphere. The meetings are offered free of charge. People with IBD, their families, and their friends are encouraged to attend. Want to help form a support group in your area? We need trained support group leaders throughout Tennessee, especially in: Athens, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Jackson, and the Tri-Cities areas. Farragut Area Farragut Library 2nd Wednesday of each month Parkwest Hospital - Grubb Room 932 Park West Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37923 6:30 -7:30pm Facilitator Holly Blanc Moses Email: cccet.holly@gmail.com -------------- Knoxville/East Tennessee Area Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Classroom A, Lobby Floor 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:30 -7:30pm Facilitator Mark Rose Phone: 865-541-1156 Email: mrose3@covhlth.com -------------- Knoxville/East Tennessee Area Pediatrics East Tennessee Children's Hospital Koppel Plaza, Schmid Conference Room 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30 -7:30pm Facilitator Robin Wisecarver Phone: 865-556-0623 Email: igotsthepoops@bellsouth.net -------------- Murfreesboro Area Middle TN Medical Center Doctor's Conference Room, Ground floor 3rd Monday of each month 6:00 -7:30pm Facilitator Jerry Visocky Phone: 615-904-2200 Email: thevisockys@bellsouth.net ---------------- Nashville CC:Connect *(For 20's & 30 somethings)* Contact Courtney for meeting location. 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30 -7:00pm Facilitator Courtney Youngs Phone: 615-804-5048 Email: cc.connect.nash@gmail.com or courtneyyoungs@yahoo.com -------------- Nashville/Middle Tennessee Area Green Hills Branch Library 3701 Benham Ave 2nd Monday of each month 6:00 -7:30pm Facilitators Bob Ranallo Phone: 615-794-7294 Email: rarpar@comcast.net -------------- Nashville/Middle Tennessee Area Pediatrics - Happy summer break! Meetings will resume September 2009 Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Family Resources Center 2200 Children's Way, Suite 2125 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Facilitators Cathy Crowl Email: CCrowl@ced9756.com Cathy Rosenblum Email: CARosenblum@aol.com -------------- Memphis Area Germantown Community Library 1935 Exeter Road Germantown, TN 38138 1st Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Facilitators Ronni Kirsch Phone: 901-755-2755 or Buddy Dunstan Phone: 901-375-4800 ------------------ Little Rock Area Pediatrics Group on hiatus Facilitator Valla Seel Phone: 501-407-0879 Email: chuckavalla@sbcglobal.net Together, let's give Tennessee and Arkansas our best support!
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		WANT TO HELP? We are looking for VOLUNTEERS and INTERNS to help around our office with light administrative duties or to help with one of our many events. If you are interested, please call the chapter office at 866.814.CCFA.
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		TENNESSEE CHAPTER Serving all of Tennessee and Eastern Arkansas 95 White Bridge Road, Suite 209 Nashville, TN 37205 Office: 615.356.0444 Toll Free: 866.814.CCFA Fax: 615.356.0445 Email: tennessee@ccfa.org Staff Members Michelle J. Chianese - mchianese@ccfa.org Education & Support Manager Nicole Boisvert - nboisvert@ccfa.org Walk Manager Lynn Hussung - lhussung@ccfa.org Endurance Manager
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