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SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

March 30 Teleconference Addresses Research Breakthroughs

Research in IBD is changing and improving the way Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are diagnosed and treated. Tune into our interactive educational webcast/teleconference, "Breakthroughs in IBD Research: Helping You Today," on Tuesday, March 30, at 1:00 pm EST. National expert and researcher Stephan R. Targan, MD, will discuss recent advances in IBD research and answer audience questions during an interactive question and answer session. Register today at no cost: click here to register online, or call 877-547-5641, ext. 312.



Colotiscope
The current issue of the Wisconsin Chapter newsletter is available online!

If you are interested in receiving the Wisconsin Chapter eNewsletter and updates, please contact us at infowisconsin@ccfa.org or (414) 475-5520.

Continuing education credits for nurses will be available through CCFA in May.  See the "More Information" section below for details.



    Go Team Challegne!    

 Go Team Wisconsin!


Challenge Yourself to Change a Life!
Visit www.ccteamchallenge.org to learn more.

Napa to Sonoma 2010 Info Meetings

Questions about Team Challenge?
   contact Becky Burris; rburris@ccfa.org or (414) 475-5520.

                    
Join Team Challenge on Facebook.       Follow Team Challenge on Twitter  




Keep on Walking!

Let's keep the momentum going . . . if you are interested in participating in 2010, you can Register Now at http://www.cctakesteps.org/.

Take Steps - Madison
Kickoff Party!
March 23rd
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

The Wisconsin Chapter is currently looking for people interested in joining the volunteer committee in your area.  If you, or someone you know, are interested in joining one of our planning committees please click here to view the calendar for a volunteer info meeting in your area and send an RSVP to Nadine Davis at ndavis@ccfa.org or call us at (414) 475-5520.  For a list of Take Steps walk dates and locations, please view the calendar section below.


** REGISTER NOW **

August 8 to August 13, 2010

Camp Oasis is co-ed residential camp for kids & teens with
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

The 2010 session will be held at Camp Young Judaea Midwest in Waupaca, Wisconsin 

Applications are now available!
Campers - grades 2-11 (entering fall 2010 school year)
Leaders in Training, (LIT) - grade 12 (entering fall 2010 school year)
Volunteers - age 19 and above (additional guideline may apply)

Click here to learn more about this exciting program, or contact Tyler Hillstrom, Executive Director, WI Chapter


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CALENDAR/EVENTS
March 18, 2010

Info Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Wauwatosa WAC

8700 W. Watertown Plank
Wauwatosa, WI 53217

March 20, 2010

Info Meeting & Fundraising Clinic III
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Harmony Cafe
1660 W. Mason
Green Bay, WI 54303

March 23, 2010

Take Steps Kickoff Party!
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Sequoya Library
4340 Tokay Blvd.
Madison, WI 53771

March 24, 2010

Team Challenge Kick Off Party!
5:30 p.m.
Koss Corporation

4129 N. Port Washington Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53212

March 25, 2010

Info Meeting & Fundraising Clinic III
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Pettit National Ice Center
500 S. 84th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214

April 20, 2010

Info Meeting & Fundraising Clinic IV
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Panera Bread
3416 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53705

April 22, 2010

Take Steps Kickoff Party!
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Suamico Ale House & Pro Bowl
2310 Lineville Rd.
Green Bay, WI 54313

April 29, 2010

Take Steps Kickoff Party!
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Pettit National Ice Center
500 S. 84th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
May 19, 2010

Info Meeting & Fundraising Clinic IV
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Harmony Cafe
1660 W. Mason
Green Bay, WI 54303
May 20, 2010

Info Meeting & Fundraising Clinic IV
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Pettit National Ice Center
500 S. 84th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
May 22, 2010

TAKE STEPS WALK!
Warner Park
Madison, Wisconsin
Registration: 4:00 p.m.
June 19, 2010

TAKE STEPS WALK!
Reforestation Camp
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Registration: 4:00 p.m.
June 27, 2010

TAKE STEPS WALK!
Greenfield Park
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Registration: 4:00 p.m.
August 8, 2010 - August 13, 2010

Host Site: Camp Young Judaea, Waupaca, WI
Participating Chapters: Illinois Carol Fisher, Wisconsin
Campers: entering grades 2-11 in fall 2010
For more information or to apply, please click here.

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SUPPORT GROUPS
All CCFA support meetings are casual and held in a welcoming, and safe atmosphere. Support groups offer important information about coping with IBD, and provide a community of support for IBD patients and their loved ones.

The meetings are offered free of charge, and p
eople with IBD, their families, and their friends are encouraged to attend.

Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter number above to confirm the meeting date, time, and place.

Fox Cities IBD Youth Group
Helen Fowler Conference Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital
(next to the emergency room)
1506 S. Oneida St.
Appleton, WI
Currently not meeting
6:30 to 7:30PM
Any youth diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease and their parents are welcome to attend

Green Bay Support Group
St. Mary's Hospital
1726 Shawano Ave.
Green Bay, WI
2nd Tuesday Every Other Month (Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov.)
7:00PM
Everyone welcome!


Madison Support Group
UW Health Clinic
1 So. Park St., 4th floor Conference Room
Madison, WI

1st Wednesday of the Month
5:30PM
Doors are locked after 6:00pm

Next Meeting:
Wednesday, April 7th

Where:
Willy Street Co-op
1221 Williamson St.
Madison
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Mark Reichelderfer, MD
Dr. Mark Reichelderfer, MD heads the UW Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic as well as seeing general GI patients for consultation and gastrointestinal procedures. Dr. Reichelderfer will discuss and answer questions on what's new in the treatment of IBD.


Milwaukee Support Group
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
NEW Meeting Room:
 NT (North Tower) 9212
(Inquire at information for directions)
2nd Monday of the Month
7:00PM
Everyone welcome!


Manitowoc County Support Group
Aurora Medical Center- Superior Conference Room (1st Floor)
5000 Memorial Dr.
Two Rivers, WI
1st Tuesday of Month 
6:30PM
Everyone welcome!


Oconomowoc Support Group
ProHealth Complex
Entrance #3, Suite 120
1185 Corporate Center Drive
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
1st Monday of the Month - Quarterly
(February, May, August, November)
7:00PM
Everyone welcome!


Glendale Support Group
St. Mary's River Woods Outpatient Center
375 W. River Woods Parkway
Glendale, WI


Future meeting will be held on

1st Tuesday of the Month
5:30 to 6:30PM
Everyone welcome!

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MORE INFORMATION

Professional Education Opportunities

Interview with an Expert:  Answers to Key Questions in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

This content of the FREE virtual lecture was derived from a live, educational teleconference/webcast presented by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America on Thursday, May 7, 2009.

Registered nurses can participate in the learning assessment and complete an Evaluation form to receive continuing nursing education credit.

Patients and caregivers can participate by completing an Evaluation form to help us plan for future educational activities.

MEDIUM: Virtual Lecture
INTERNET RELEASE DATE: May 8, 2009
CNE AVAILABLE UNTIL: May 8, 2010

Estimated time to complete this activity: 1.5 hours

CCFA Webcasts  IBD Presentations available online
Currently listed presentations include:
Education

  • Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Treatment in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases- 6/9/09
    Dr. Corey Siegel
  • Interview With an Expert: Answers to Key Questions in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases- 5/7/09
    Dr. Stephen Hanauer
  • Diet, Nutrition & Inflammatory Bowel Diseases:  Understanding the Connection- 3/10/09
    Dr. David Rubin, Tracie Dalessandro, MS, RD, CDN 



CCFA-WI is Going Green!
In an effort to reduce expenses, keep you better informed and improve communication, CCFA WI Chapter requests your e-mail address. Effective immediately, we will be e-mailing notices regarding our upcoming Chapter Programs, Special Events, Volunteer Opportunities and "What's new on the website." Email notifications greatly reduce our Chapter's administrative expenses (postage, letterhead and stationary), allowing us to invest even more into Research, Advocacy, Education, and our Youth and Family programs.

Please send your e-mail address, along with your name, address and phone number to infowisconsin@ccfa.org. Stay tuned for more exciting updates regarding website registration and on-line events!


2010 Youth Ambassadors 

Becca Davis - Appleton, WI
Mitchell Kukay - Green Bay, WI
Elizabeth Hebda - Dorchester, WI
Kacey Stoecker - Hubertus, WI
Nicholas Zausch - Glendale, WI


Volunteer Opportunities are Available
Please call the WI Chapter Office at (414) 475-5520 to learn how you can get involved.
Further the Mission of CCFA
Become part of the solution to finding the cause and cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by becoming a member of CCFA. We would like to encourage you to join/renew your membership early so you will not miss out on any of our exciting activities. Several lay and professional membership levels and opportunities available.

Please call the CCFA Chapter office (414) 475.5520 in-state toll free (877) 586.5588 for a membership form. Workplace Giving through Community Health Charities
The CCFA WI Chapter proudly partners with the Community Health Charities in Employee Giving Campaigns. Look for our name and agency code in your company campaign. If you don't find us, ask your employer to add CCFA. 
Donate Your Car, Boat or R.V.
Before you sell your vehicle, consider donating it to CCFA. Our vehicle donation program helps to raise needed funds for research and community-based education programs. It is a lot easier than selling it and you will also receive a tax deduction.

Call CCFA WI Chapter office (414) 475.5520 in-state toll free (877) 586.5588 for a form and more information.


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CONTACT INFO

Wisconsin Chapter

Staff:
Tyler Hillstrom
Executive Director
Becky Burris
Team Challenge Endurance Manager
Nadine Davis
Take Steps Walk Manager/Education Manager
Shannon Stricker
Take Steps Walk Manager
Jenny Singer
Development Assistant

CCFA Wisconsin Chapter Board of Trustees
Vicki Vought
– President
Jan Zoltan, RN – Vice President
Mark Schaefer – Treasurer
Kevin A. Barnes – Secretary
Michael Stephens, M.D. – Chapter Medical Advisor
Michael Haight, Ph. D
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Jennifer Kashou
John Jerge
Michelle Sieg
Paul Skalecki
Kai Sorenson
Leo Spanuello


1126 S. 70th Street
Suite S210A
West Allis, WI 53214

Phone: (414) 475-5520
FAX: (414) 475-5502
Toll Free: (877) 586-5588 (Wisconsin Only)

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