2008 Camp Oasis applications are now online!
Please visit the CCFA Camp Calendar and select "Wisconsin - Waupaca" to apply online.
Online IBD Presentation
Topic: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Should I Take My Medications
Presenter: Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Rochester, Minnesota
Please visit http://www.rmei.com/CCFAVL2008/ to view this presentation
*Date of presentation was March 6, 2008
2008 Youth Ambassadors:
Peter Birke, Ryan Hussey and Carly Sorenson
2008 UCB Crohn's Scholarship Program
UCB, Inc. is offering 30, one-time scholarships of up to $10,000 in 2008 to people diagnosed with Crohn's disease, who are entering college, currently enrolled in college, or to adults returning to school. For more information and to download an application form, please visit http://www.crohnsandme.com/ or call (800) 234-8770.
We need your E-mail Address
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 blasting will greatly reduce our Chapter's administrative expenses (like 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 ndavis@ccfa.org .Stay tuned for more exciting updates regarding website registration and on-line events!
Volunteer Opportunities to participate on one of several valuable committees: Major Gifts, Research Alliance, Program Advisory Committee (Education & Support) Marketing, Public Relations & Advocacy.
Please call the WI Chapter Office for more details regarding volunteering for one of these most valuable committees.
Support Groups
The CCFA WI Chapter currently hosts 7 support groups throughout the Chapter area. Please visit our "Support Groups" section for a location near you.
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.
Community Health Charities in Employee Giving Campaigns
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.