TAKE STEPS BE HEARD
OUR WESTCHESTER - Take Steps - WALK AT
Bloomingdale, White Plains, NY
WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.
(The rain didn't stop us!)
Thank you to all who came out (Tuesday, June 9th, 2009)
and got involved for our special cause!
**If you still have funds to turn in, please mail them to:**
CCFA
200 Bloomingdale Rd., 2nd floor
White Plains, New York 10605
OUR FAIRFIELD - Take Steps - WALK AT
Sherwood Island, Westport, CT
WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.
Thank you to all who came out (Sunday, May 17, 2009)
and got involved for our special cause!
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June 28th and July 19th, 2009
Cross the finish line to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis!
Summer 2009 Season!
Where Will You Take the Challenge This Summer?
Choose from two amazing half marathons coming in June '09 - July '09
In 2008, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation raised millions of dollars to help find a cure for the 1.4 million Americans suffering from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In 2009, you can help us come even closer to making that dream a reality.
We are currently forming walk and run teams to begin training for the Kona, Hawaii and Napa Valley California Half Marathons which take place on June 28th and July 19th, 2009.
Start today: Sign up for an information meeting in your area, or learn more at www.ccteamchallenge.org/Teams/Fairfield_-_Westchester_Chapter.htm
Please contact Gino Caropreso at 914-328-2874 or Gcaropreso@ccfa.org to attend one of our below information meetings.
** SAVE THE DATE **
August 18th- 22nd, 2009
A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis~
Our 2009 session will be held at Camp Scatico
in Elizaville, New York
Applications will be available in January 2009
for campers (ages 8-16),
Leaders in Training (ages 16-18 and volunteers (age 19+)
You can learn more about this exciting program online, or contact
Jennifer Lewis, Executive Director at jlewis@ccfa.org or call 914.328.2874
Get your Alexa Maizes' Note Cards Here!
Help support CCFA by purchasing one of a kind note cards
featuring the art work of Fairfield/Westchester's
very own famous local illustrator,
10 year old Crohn's patient,
Alexa Maizes.
What is Take Steps
Take Steps for Crohn's and colitis is the nation's largest event dedicated to finding a cure for digestive diseases. Thousands of people will gather to join the fight against digestive diseases. Together we'll raise money for important research and raise awareness of two painful and unpredictable diseases that afflict millions of people.
For more information call Jennifer Lewis or Jennifer Paley at 914-328-2874
or email jlewis@ccfa.org or Jpaley@ccfa.org
Take Steps Make Noise Be Heard at www.cctakesteps.org and make a difference!
