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Upstate Northeastern New York Chapter

Address:
103 Patroon Drive #10
Guilderland, NY 12084

Contact Information:
Office Phone/Fax: (518) 608-5069
E-mail: upstateny@ccfa.org

CCFA's Mission:
To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

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		The Upstate Northeastern New York Chapter encompasses the following counties: Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Northern Dutchess, Jefferson, Sullivan, Greene, Columbia, Schoharie, Fulton, Montgomery, Oneida, Saratoga, Ulster, Washington, Warren, Essex, Clinton, Franklin, and Herkimer counties. Become a member and support CCFA! Join Now: online via our web site (quickest) at a support group meeting call the Chapter office at (518) 608-5069 See upcoming activities below!
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	March 17, 2012 SAVE THE DATE! What: 12th Annual IBD Patient Education Seminar for Patients, Family and Caregivers When: Saturday, March 17, 2012 Where: Albany Marriott Keynote Speaker: Dr. James Marion Topic: IBD and Cancer Dr. Marion is a NYC Gastroenterologist and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. Additional Presenters: Ellie Wilson, RD & Senior Nutritionist for Price Chopper/Golub Barbara Stevens, Certified Stress Management Consultant Patient Panel Presentation & Discussion To register, click here.



	May 5, 2012 Albany Walk is Saturday. May 5th at The Crossings We are now gearing up for Take Steps 2012! The website is live - Register your Team early! To register or donate click here If you are interested in the planning process or volunteering contact Linda at lwinston@ccfa.org to see how YOU can make a difference!



	August 18, 2012 - August 23, 2012 SAVE THE DATE August 18-23, 2012 ~A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis~ Our 2012 session will be held at Camp Scatico in Elizaville, NY. Applications will be available in mid-January 2012 for campers entering grades 3-10, Leaders in Training entering grades 11-12, and volunteers 18 years old and older. Click here to learn more about this exciting program, or contact Linda Winston, Community Development Director at lwinston@ccfa.org or 518-608-5069.



	September 29, 2012 SAVE THE DATE! Take Steps Utica Saturday, September 29, 2012 The Masonic Care Community The website is live and you can register anytime! Visit www.cctakesteps.org select the Utica 2012 walk to register or to donate. If you are interested in the planning process or volunteering for this walk contact Walk Chair Lisa Philipson at lisaphilipson@gmail.com



		Support Services All Support Group Leaders are trained facilitators. The support groups are open discussion meetings guest speakers are periodically invited to lecture on topics of interest to the group. Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the group facilitators to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. NEW SUPPORT GROUP ADDED! Starting 1/10/12 Saratoga - North Country Support Group This group services patients in the Saratoga area and north 45 minutes to one hour of the Saratoga area. Group will Meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm (Sept. - June) Saratoga Springs Public Library (Glasby Room) 49 Henry Street - Saratoga Springs, NY For information call Donna at 518-852-1168 or email gerner.donna@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CAPITAL DISTRICT SUPPORT GROUP This group services patient within 45 minutes to one hour of the Capital District Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm (Sept-June). Albany Memorial Hospital - Conklin Conference Room For information call Maria at 518-727-5541 or e-mail deluciamaria@hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MID HUDSON VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS GROUP This group services patients within 45 minutes to one hour of the Kingston area. Meets the 1st Friday of each month 7:00-9:00 pm (Sept-June). Benedictine Hospital - Senior Residence Conference Room For information contact Heather at (845) 901-9160 or email hrocky84@yahoo.com ~~~~~~~~~~~ SUSQUEHANNA SUPPORT GROUP This group services patients within 45 minutes to one hour of the Cooperstown area. Meets 2nd Saturday of each month (Sept-June) For information contact Jane at (607) 293-6124 or e-mail pjohngren@stny.rr.com ~~~~~~~~~~ Parents / Youth For information contact Lynda at (518) 439-4349 or e-mail at lgshrager@aol.com *In case of inclemment weather you should always contact the specific group facilitator* *to find out if the meeting has been cancelled!* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Contact our Information Resource Center (IRC) at 888-694-8872 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm or email them at info@ccfa.org The IRC offers accurate, current, disease-specific treatment and helpful information about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We encourage you to visit CCFA's on-line community at www.ccfacommunity.org web site where you can instantly connect with others living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TEENS visit CCFA's Teens web site www.ucandcrohn's.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Are you on our mailing list? If not, please email upstateny@ccfa.org
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		Volunteers Needed! We are always looking for volunteers to help with special events, outreach and more! Contact the Chapter office to find out more! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Third Party Events Third party events are fundraisers held by supporters like you! If you would like to learn more about holding an event to benefit CCFA, contact Linda at lwinston@ccfa.org or call the Chapter office.
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		Upstate Northeastern New York Chapter 103 Patroon Drive #10 Guilderland, NY 12084 Phone/Fax: (518) 608-5069 E-mail: upstateny@ccfa.org Community Development Director: Linda Winston Chapter Board President: Steven Shrager Medical Advisory Chair: Joseph Polito, M.D.
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