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Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter

Address:
300 Penn Center Boulevard
Suite 401
Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Phone: (412) 823-8272
Fax: (412) 823-8276
Toll-free: (877) 823-8272 (within WPA/WV)
E-mail: wpawv@ccfa.org



		Welcome to the Western Pennsylvania / West Virginia website We are here for you! View our latest newsletter and scroll down for more up to date news and event information. Special thanks to West Penn Allegheny Health System for their support in producing our newsletter. Join the Western PA / WV Chapter on Facebook & Twitter! CCFA and its volunteers have a tremedous track record in grass-roots fundraising and advocacy support for CCFA's mission. These exciting new outlets will amplify our collective ability to raise awareness and funds for all of our mission-critical efforts. Facebook and Twitter will offer the latest updates on Chapter news and events, national IBD-related news, and wills erve as a forum for CCFA supporters in our Chapter's region to connect with one another. Start following us now! Facebook \| Twitter Workplace Giving through the 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 Premier Sponsors With deepest appreciation, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter is proud to acknowledge the following companies as 2009 Premier Sponsors, providing vital funding for education, outreach, support and/or research for the estimated 28,000 people in our Chapter region who suffer with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Take Steps Participants Honored by Pittsburgh Pirates Adam Kniffen and Doug MacPhail were recently named fans of the game on CCFA Awareness Night for being the top youth and adult fundraisers in the 2009 Take Steps Pittsburgh walk. Congratulations! Support CCFA on www.iGive.com You Shop. We win! Help us for free by shopping online at over 700 brand name stores and a portion of each purchase you make will be donated to CCFA. Up to 26% of each purchase benefits us. PLUS Raise 2 cents for CCFA every time you search the web! www.iSearchiGive.com is a search engine powered by iGive. On Sale Now: CCFA "Kids For a Cause" Holiday Greeting Cards Our cards feature selections for Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's. Proceeds will go towards our mission and when you send a card you will not only be staying in touch with loved ones, but you will also be supporting our vital programs. We have reduced the prices on these cards for 2009! Purchase "Kids For a Cause" cards today
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CALENDAR/EVENTS


	January 22, 2010 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Awareness Night with the Erie BayHawks What: A memorable evening with the Erie BayHawks, the official Development League team of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation will take center stage at this game to raise awareness for our cause. All teams participating in Take Steps 2010 can use this as an opportunity to fundraise for their team with $9 from every ticket you sell going directly to your team's total! Make sure to let the BayHawks know you are with Take Steps when ordering your tickets (see below). When: Friday, January 22, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. Cost: Tickets are $18 per person for seats in the CCFA section (arena's lower bowl). The BayHawks will donate 50% of each ticket sold to CCFA. Where: Louis J. Tullio Arena 809 French Street \| Erie, PA 16501 How:** Act fast to reserve your tickets for this special opportunity! Contact Sean Peebles at sean.peebles@nbaerie.com or 814.790.5600 x 104 to purchase tickets.



	June 13, 2010 TAKE STEPS PITTSBURGH Please join us for our third annual fundraising walk to celebrate the steps being made towards a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Participants of all ages and athletic abilities are encouraged to walk with friends, family and co-workers. Walkers make noise to help us be heard in the fight against digestive diseases! Check back in September to sign up online at the updated Take Steps website. Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Schenley Park - The Meadow on Overlook Drive 3:00 p.m. - Registration 4:30 p.m. - Walk Take Steps Pittsburgh will begin and end on Overlook Drive in Schenley Park where you can enjoy great music, food and entertainment for the whole family. The scenic walk begins next to the sportsplex and continues through the the park where we're sure to BE HEARD! For additional information on the event please contact Jamie Rhoades at 412.823.8272 x 223 or jrhoades@ccfa.org



	June 27, 2010 TAKE STEPS ERIE Please join us for our third annual fundraising walk to celebrate the steps being made towards a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Participants of all ages and athletic abilities are encouraged to walk with friends, family and co-workers. Walkers make noise to help us be heard in the fight against digestive diseases! Check back in September to sign up online at the updated Take Steps website. Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Presque Isle State Park 3:00 p.m. - Registration 4:30 p.m. - Walk Take Steps Pittsburgh will begin and end at the Cookhouse Pavilion in Presque Isle State Park where you can enjoy great music, food and entertainment for the whole family. The scenic walk takes place along Lake Erie and continues through the the park where we're sure to BE HEARD! For additional information on the event please contact Jamie Rhoades at 412.823.8272 x 223 or jrhoades@ccfa.org



		Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the chapter at 412.823.8272 to confirm the meeting date, time, and location. PENNSYLVANIA Erie Saint George Church - Franklin Room 5145 Peach Street \| Erie, PA 16509 (map) Third Thursday of the month. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ..................................... Latrobe Latrobe Hospital - South Conference Room 121 West Second Avenue \| Latrobe, PA 15650 (map) Second Thursday of the month. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ..................................... South Hills Peters Township Library 616 East McMurray Road \| Canonsburg, PA 15317 (map) First Thursday of the month. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ..................................... WEST VIRGINIA Morgantown Panera Bread (new location!) 357 Patteson Drive \| Morgantown, WV 26505 (map) Fourth Thursday of the month 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. December meeting cancelled due to holidays.
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		Chapter Wish List Our Chapter's commitment is to ensure that more of each dollar raised through our Chapter and its generous supporters 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. Please call us if you have a line on any of the following items: Office Furniture (dark wood credenzas, desks, and bookcases) LCD Projector Folding Tables Folding Cart or Dolly Letter Folding Machine Catering Services Printing services Frequent Flyer Miles Postage Stamps Professional Photography Services 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. Workplace Giving Don't forget CCFA and its efforts to find a cure for inflammatory bowel disease during your EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN. CCFA's Greater Pittsburgh United Way number is #2951. If you live outside of this area, please call your local United Way office for information on how to designate your contribution to CCFA. 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. Please call Jamie at 412-823-8272 ext. 223 if you might be interested. You can also fill out the form below and fax it to 412-823-8276 or email it to jrhoades@ccfa.org volunteer registration form
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		Susan 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
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