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Register today for
Take Steps 2012!

Join us in:
Madison on June 2  |  Green Bay on June 3  |  Milwaukee on June 24

Take Steps is the largest fundraiser of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, we are proud to host 4 walks in the state of Wisconsin.  Participants are asked to raise funds and awareness for IBD throughout the year and celebrate the steps taken in research, education, fundraising, and supportive programs on walk day.

Take Steps Kickoff Parties are the last week in April . . . find dates & details in the calendar section below.

For more information contact Laura at lbolger@ccfa.org or 414-475-5520.

   


The 2012 CCFA Tailgate Party is coming up . . .
for all of the details or to purchase your tickets, click on the image on the left.

Join us for:
• Great Food
• Fun Games
• Prizes
• & a Perfect Opportunity to Spend an Evening With Your Favorite CCFA Supporters!


CCFA Camp Oasis | August 5th - 10th

Our 2012 session will be held at Camp Oasis in Waupaca, WI.  Applications are available now for campers (grades 2-11 in fall 2012), Leaders in Training (grade 12), and volunteers (age 18+). 

 Learn more about this exciting program, or contact Rebecca Lawton rlawton@ccfa.org or call (847) 827-0404


Keep up-to-date on IBD research with our CCFA webcasts:

           

          


Stay Connected with the latest from CCFA WI

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CALENDAR/EVENTS
May 22, 2012

CCFA Tailgate Party
Tuesday, May 22nd
Miller Park
Tailgate begins at 5:30pm

Get Tickets Today!

June 2, 2012
Madison Take Steps Walk
June 2nd | 4 pm
Warner Park

Register Today!
June 3, 2012

Green Bay Take Steps Walk
June 3rd | 4 pm
Green Isle Park, Allouez 

Register Today!

June 24, 2012

Milwaukee Take Steps Walk
June 24th | 4 pm
South Shore Park 

Register Today!

July 7, 2012
Brookfield Bicycle Tour
Third Party Event benefiting CCFA WI.
W309 S8651 Greenview Dr.
Mukwonago, WI. 53149
http://www.brookwoodbicycletour.com/HOME_PAGE.php
August 5, 2012 - August 10, 2012

Camp Oasis
August 5th-10th, 2012

Apply Now.

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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 people 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: 414-475-5520 to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. 

Madison Support Group
Panera Bread
3416 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
1st Wednesday of the Month
6:00 PM
Everyone Welcome!
Group doesn't meet in July or August



Manitowoc County Support Group
Aurora Medical Center- Superior Conference Room (1st Floor)
5000 Memorial Dr.
Two Rivers, WI
1st Tuesday Every Other Month
(February, April, June, August, October, December)
6:30 PM
Everyone welcome!


Milwaukee Support Group
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
NT (North Tower) 9212
(Enter at West Clinic & take "E" elevator to 9th floor.)
2nd Monday of the Month
7:00 PM
Everyone welcome!


Oconomowoc Support Group
Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital /  Lac LaBelle Room
791 Summit Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
1st Monday of the Month - Quarterly
(February, May, August, November)
7:00 -8:30 PM
Everyone welcome!

Wausau Support Group
New group forming!

Glendale Support Group
Currently not Meeting.

Green Bay Support Group
Currently not Meeting.

If you would be interested in attending one of these groups in the future, or to recieve updates; call 414-475-5520 or email rmyers@ccfa.org

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MORE INFORMATION

Need more information?

Contact the Wisconsin Chapter at 414-475-5520 or email Rony: rmyers@ccfa.org


Lending Library
Need more Info on IBD?

Complete Book & DVD List

Our Lending Library features the lastest publications on IBD.  CCFA members can borrow books from our office collection via phone, e-mail, or in person.  If you are interested in checking out any of these resources please contact Rony at rmyers@ccfa.org
or our Chapter office at (414) 475-5520.

If you have any books, videos, magazines or other material about IBD that you would like to donate to the Lending Library please contact our office.

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
rmyers@ccfa.org. Stay tuned for more exciting updates regarding website registration and on-line events!
 
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.
 


Volunteer Opportunities are Available
Please call the WI Chapter Office at (414) 475-5520 to learn how you can get involved, we are always looking for committed volunteers.  If you would like to help with an established event or have ideas a new one, we would love to hear from 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 for a membership form.

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CONTACT INFO

Wisconsin Chapter

Staff:
Tyler Hillstrom Executive Director
Becky Burris • Team Challenge Endurance Manager
Laura Bolger Take Steps Walk Manager
Rony Myers • Development Assistant

CCFA – Wisconsin Leadership Board:
Jan Zoltan, RN – President
John Jerge – Vice President
Vicki Vought – Immediate Past President
Michael Stephens, M.D. Chapter Medical Advisor
Michael Haight, Ph. D.
Becca Davis
National Youth Leadership Council Member
Kevin Barnes –Team Challenge Chair
Laura Pawlak – Take Steps Chair


1126 S. 70th Street
Suite S210A
Milwaukee, WI 53214

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




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