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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

 


SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

** 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!

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SUPPORT GROUPS

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


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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
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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 


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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

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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

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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

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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
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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
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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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MORE INFORMATION

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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CONTACT INFO

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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