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Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter

Address:                          Contact Information:   
300 Penn Center Boulevard          Phone: (412) 823.8272.
Suite # 401                                    Toll Free in WPA/WV: (877) 823.8272.
Pittsburgh, PA 15235                     Fax: (412) 823.8276.
                                                     E-mail: wpawv@ccfa.org






                   

 


SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome to the Western Pennsylvania / West Virginia Website

We are here for you! 

Click here to read our January 2012 Newsletter!
Scroll down for more up to date news and event information.


Join the Western PA / WV Chapter on Facebook & Twitter!

 Facebook and Twitter will offer the latest updates on Chapter news and events, national IBD-related news, and will serve as a forum for CCFA supporters in our Chapter's region to connect with one another.

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CALENDAR/EVENTS
December 8, 2011 - June 2, 2012

Team Challenge is an exciting fundraising program that trains you to run or walk a half marathon while helping the Foundation raise funds to find a cure for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon
in Loudoun County, VA on Saturday, June 2, 2012

Upcoming Information Meetings:

12:00pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at NOLA on the Square
24 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

6:30pm on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Panera Bread
The Galleria, 1500 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228

6:30pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Elite Runners & Walkers
5992 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

10:00am Saturday, February 11, 2012 at AMC Loews Waterfront 22
300 West Waterfront Drive, West Homestead, PA 15120

*Bonus Meeting*
6:30pm on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Panera Bread
3401 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

For more information or to sign up for a One on One meeting,
contact Katie O'Toole at 412-823-8272 x 221
or at 
kotoole@ccfa.org. 

Check out the
Western PA/WV Team Challenge Website!

December 9, 2011 - September 1, 2012

Mark your 2012 Calendars for Take Steps!

Sunday, June 3, 2012
Take Steps Morgantown
www.cctakesteps.org/morgantown

Sunday, June 10, 2012
Take Steps Pittsburgh
www.cctakesteps.org/pittsburgh

Sunday, June 24, 2012
Take Steps Erie
www.cctakesteps.org/erie

September *date to be announced, 2012
Take Steps Altoona
www.cctakesteps.org/altoona

February 1, 2012 - March 1, 2012

We Need Your Opinion for Upcoming Education Programming!

Help us pick the presentation topics for our upcoming Fall Education Symposium to be held:

When: Saturday, November 3
Where: Doubletree Hotel: Pittsburgh/Monroeville Convention Center

Please CLICK HERE to take this quick, one-question survey to
tell us what topics you would be interested in learning about!

February 25, 2012



REGENT SQUARE ZUMBA EVENT FUNDRAISER

When:
Saturday, February 25 from 11am - 1pm

Where: Sarah Jackson Black Community Center
              1050 Windermere Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Cost: $20 in Advance, $25 at the door

50/50, Raffles, Prizes, Zumbawear sale & more!

What you need: Supportive gym shoes, water and towel

Who Can Zumba? This event is for anyone at any fitness level.  You don't need a dance background to take a Zumba class.  The steps are easy, fun and anyone can do them!

Have questions about this event or Zumba in general?
Email zumbanation_bremer@hotmail.com or check out www.zumbainthesquare.com

To advance pay for the 2/25 event: Please fill out the attached registration form and mail the fee to the address on the form.  Please email Krista Bremer at zumbanation_bremer@hotmail.com with any questions. 

March 19, 2012

Monday, March 19, 2012
Registration at 6:30pm; Program starts at 7:00pm

Four Points by Sheraton Greensburg
100 Sheraton Drive, Route 30 East, Greensburg, 15601

Speakers:
Marc Brian Schwartz, MD
Mark A. Dinga, MEd, RD, LDN


While this event is free thanks to our generous sponsors,
we do ask that you register. 

If you have any questions about the event or would like to
register by phone, please contact Kellie Surmacz at (412) 823 - 8272.

June 19, 2012 - June 23, 2012

**SAVE THE DATE**

 

June 19 - 23, 2012

A co-ed residential camp for kids with Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis.
Our 2012 session will be held at Camp Tall Timbers in Highview, WV.

Applications will be available in mid-January 2012 for campers (grades 2 - 10 in fall 2012), Leaders in training (grades 11 - 12 in Fall 2012), and volunteers (age 18+).

Click HERE to learn more or contact Kellie Surmacz at ksurmacz@ccfa.org or 412.823.8272.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Please call the Chapter to inquire and sign on for
any of the following support groups at 412-823-8272

PENNSYLVANIA

CRANBERRY
Adult Patients and Caregivers welcome

Cranberry Township Municipal Building
Activity Room #1 (near back of building, but have to go through the Parks and Recreation Center once entering the building)
2525 Rochester Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066

First Thursday of every other month***
Future meeting to occur in February, April, June, etc.
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Email the Facilitators with questions about the support group at:
cranberryccfa@aol.com

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NORTH SHORE
Teen and Parent Support Group; must be 12 years of age or older to attend - groups meet separately at same time and place – occasionally combined
***Group will take a hiatus and will return March 2012***
Pittsburgh Presbytery Center
901 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15233

Third Saturday of the month
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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PETERS TOWNSHIP 
Adult Patients and Caregivers welcome

Peters Township Library
616 East McMurray Road, Canonsburg, PA  15317

First Thursday of the month
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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ERIE
Adult Patients and Caregivers welcome

Saint George Church – Franklin Room
5145 Peach Street, Erie, PA  16509

Third Thursday of the month
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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LATROBE
Adult Patients and Caregivers welcome

Latrobe Hospital – South Conference Room
121 West Second Avenue, Latrobe, PA  15650

Second Thursday of the month
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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WEST VIRGINIA

MORGANTOWN 
Patients and Caregivers, aged 13 and above, are welcome

Panera Bread
357 Patterson Drive, Morgantown, WV  26505

Last Thursday of the month
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Our casual support group meetings are held in a warm, welcoming, neutral, and safe atmosphere. 
All meetings are offered free of charge.

We are seeking individuals to help us establish new support groups in our Chapter region.  Support groups must be co-facilitated by at least one healthcare professional and at least one layperson and be held most months of the year at the same time each month and in a public location.    Support groups in our Chapter region are overseen and supported, in part, by Chapter staff and a Volunteer Support Group Coordinator who was chosen for her excellence in this work.

If you are interested in starting a support group,
please contact the chapter office at 412-823-8272.

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MORE INFORMATION


CCFA Webcasts
IBD Presentations Available Online

NEW presentations include:

  • Managing IBD: Taking Charge of Your Disease - Dr. Miguel Regueiro
  • Pediatric Crohn's: Finding the Right Path to Care - Dr. Sandra C. Kim and Janis Arnold
  • Progress in CD: An Update on the Advances in Crohn's Disease - Dr. Jonathan Braum
  • Ulcerative Colitis: The A to Z of Treating UC - Dr. Thomas Ullman
  • IBD & She: Focusing on Living While Managing IBD - Dr. Sunanda Kane and Dr. Uma Mahadevan-Velayos
  • Breakthroughs in IBD Research: Helping You Today - Dr. Stephen Targan


Workplace Giving through United Way

Please consider CCFA for your annual United Way contribution. 
Your generous gift will help us to fund our mission critical programs.

Our United Way of Allegheny County contributor's choice code is #2951. 
If you live outside of Allegheny County, please call your local United Way office for information on how to designate your contribution to CCFA. 
In most cases it is as easy as simply writing CCFA's name and address on your pledge card.

Thank you in advance for choosing CCFA. 
Together we will find a cure.


Chapter Wish List

Our Chapter's commitment is to ensure that more of each dollar raised goes to fund the research, and education and support programs that are at the center of our mission.

It is in this spirit of cost containment that we provide this list of needed in-kind items:

  • Lateral Filing Cabinet
  • Restaurant or Service Gift Cards
  • Folding Tables
  • Letter Folding Machine
  • Catering Services
  • Printing Services
  • Frequent Flyer Miles
  • Postage Stamps
  • Professional Photography Services

Please contact us at the Chapter Office if you have a line on any of these items.


Memorials & Tributes

Making donations on behalf of others or in memory of others is a meaningful way of recognizing commitment to an important cause. You can make a tribute or memorial donation and have us send one of our attractive cards for as little as $5.00. Upon receipt of your donation, we will send the gift card to notify the individual of your kind donation. Your memorial or tribute gift to CCFA is a compassionate gift and will make a difference in the lives of others with IBD.


Volunteers Needed

We are always looking for volunteers to help in the office with light administrative tasks as well as volunteers to help with our special events and education programs.

If interested, please call Kellie at 412-823-8272 ext. 224

You can also fill out the form below and
fax it to 412-823-8276 or email it to ksurmacz@ccfa.org

volunteer registration form


Chapter Board of Trustees
Leonard Fornella, Esq., 
President
Leonard Baidoo, MD,
VP, CMAC
Florri Ladov, VP, Planning and Operations
Allie Quick, VP, Major Gifts

Geanina Anghel, M.D.
James Bahm
David Binion, M.D.
Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, LDN
Michael Cavataio, Jr.
Paul Lebovitz, M.D.
Doug MacPhail
Staci Miller
Gary Moser, Esq.
Roslyn Neiman
Gavin O'Connor, Esq.
Steve Pederson
Lori Plung
Kenneth Regan
Jessica Romano
Laura Saulson
Cara Zahn

Emeritus Board of Trustees
Jodi Amos,
inducted 2010
Louis Plung, CPA, inducted 2010
Nancy Cohen,RN, inducted 2011
Dave Kalla, inducted 2011


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CONTACT INFO


Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter
300 Penn Center Boulevard, Suite 401
Pittsburgh, PA 15235


Susa
n Kukic
Executive Director
412-823-8272 Ext. 222
skukic@ccfa.org

Jamie Rhoades
Development Manager
412-823-8272 Ext. 223
jrhoades@ccfa.org

Kellie Surmacz
Development Coordinator
412-823-8272 Ext. 224
ksurmacz@ccfa.org

Katie O'Toole
Endurance Manager
412-823-8272 Ext. 221
kotoole@ccfa.org

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