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Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter Address:
300 Penn Center Boulevard
Suite 401
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Phone: (412) 823-8272
Fax: (412) 823-8276
Toll-free: (877) 823-8272 (within WPA/WV)
E-mail: wpawv@ccfa.org |
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Welcome to the Western Pennsylvania / West Virginia Website We are here for you!
Check out our Summer 2010 E-Newsletter!
and scroll down for more up to date news and event information.
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!  
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 2010 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.
 
 
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September 15, 2010
Classical Music Fundraiser to Benefit CCFA
Concert at 7:30pm to include the Dvorak Piano Quintet, opus 81. September 15 · 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Christ United Methodist Church
44 Highland Road
Bethel Park, PA 
A freewill offering will taken to benefit both the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America (ccfa.org) and the Christ United Methodist Church capital campaign. Dinner available at 6:15 pm for a separate charge.
Dinner reservations are required at the church: 412-835-6621 http://www.christumc.net/ Performers:
Debra Schneider, piano
Charles May and Egon De Mattos, violins
Doug Lischner, viola
Mary Amrhein May, cello
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September 16, 2010
Cuts for Crohn's & Colitis
September 16 · 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Celebrate Monroeville
Monroeville Convention Center
2700 Monroeville Boulevard
Monroeville, PA CCFA is teaming up with Uforia Salon and Spa and the Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce to hold "Cuts for Crohn's & Colitis" at the sixth annual Celebrate Monroeville community-wide expo held at the Monroeville Convention Center on September 16, 2010. Attendees who make a donation to Uforia in support of CCFA at Celebrate Monroeville will receive a free haircut that day or a certificate to use at the salon through November 15, 2010! Donations for a future haircut can also be made by stopping into the Uforia Salon and Spa at 228 Saint Martin Drive in Monroeville.  
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October 7, 2010
Inflammatory Bowel Disease:
What Patients and Caregivers Need to Know Q & A Session Thursday, October 7, 2010
Registration to start at 6:30pm
Program begins at 7:00pm Keynote Speaker:
Arthur M. Barrie, III, M.D. , Ph. D.
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, UPMC Presbyterian
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Morgantown Ramada Inn and Conference Center
20 Scott Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505 Thanks to our generous sponsor listed below, the event is free to attendees who register. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT! 
If you have any questions about the event, please contact
Kellie Surmacz at 412.823.8272. ext. 224 or ksurmacz@ccfa.org
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Please call the Chapter to inquire and sign on for
any of the following support groups at 412-823-8272
PENNSYLVANIA
ROBINSON
Patients and Caregivers, aged 13 and above, are welcome
Panera Bread – The Point at North Fayette
250 McHolme Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Fourth Wednesday of the month
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------
NORTH SHORE
**September meeting is canceled. Meetings will resume in October**
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
Pittsburgh Presbytery Center
901 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Third Saturday of the month
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------- LATROBE
Adult Patients and Caregivers welcome Latrobe Hospital – South Conference Room
121 West Second Avenue, Latrobe, PA 15650 Second Thursday of the month
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------- WEST VIRGINIA MORGANTOWN
Patients and Caregivers, aged 13 and above, are welcome Panera Bread
357 Patterson Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505 Fourth Thursday of the month
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
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CCFA Webcasts
IBD Presentations Available Online Currently listed presentations include: EDUCATION Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Treatment in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Interview with an Expert: Answers to Key Questions in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Diet, Nutrition & Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Understanding the Connection Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Treatments: What's New and What's on the Way Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Should I Take My Medications? Update on Colorectal Cancer: Knowledge is Prevention
RESEARCH Quarterly Research Update, Dr. Balfour Sartor - August, 2009 Quarterly Research Update, Dr. Charles Elson - May, 2009 Quarterly Research Update, Dr. Lloyd Mayer, December, 2008 Quarterly Research Update, Dr. Balfour Sartor - July, 2008 What We Can Do to Advance Pediatric IBD Research at CCFA
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.
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
Chapter Board of Trustees
Doug MacPhail, President
R. Craig Coulter, PhD., Vice Chair/Nominations
Leonard Baidoo, MD, VP, CMAC
Florri Ladov, VP, Planning and Operations
Allie Quick, VP, Major Gifts James Bahm
Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, LDN
Patrick Fitzgerald
Leonard Fornella, Esq.
Paul Lebovitz, MD
Gary Moser, Esq.
Roslyn Neiman
Gavin O'Connor, Esq.
Anthony Perricelli, CLU
Lori Plung
Joel Reed
Kenneth Regan
Tony Renda, Jr.
Judy Sigal
Cara Zahn Emeritus Board of Trustees
Jodi Amos, inducted 2010
Louis Plung, CPA, inducted 2010 |
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