Program Update:

This year, and moving forward, the Comeback Kids program will no longer be a Foundation program, it will be facilitated by ConvaTec.  

Many successes have come out of the Comeback Kids program, such as the creation of the Foundation's National Youth Leadership Council.  This Council, charged with awareness, fundraising and advocacy has already proven its strength and impact on the Foundation's goals and objectives outlined in the strategic plan.  The Council is a group of energetic and committed youth making an impact nationally.  We are grateful to this group of students for the huge impact they've made nationally after only one year.

Our strong partnership with ConvaTec will continue, as demonstrated through their support of CCFA's Team Challenge pasta party sponsor, as well as, the first corporate team for Team Challenge. 

ConvaTec has given us the information below to pass on to anyone who is interested in applying to this program. 

Comeback Kids Awards - Honors the achievements of children and teenagers living inspirational lives with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and/or an ostomy. This year, three stand-out young people will be recognized at the national ceremony-one award will be presented to a child or teen with Crohn's disease, one award to a child or teen with ulcerative colitis, and one award to a child or teen with an ostomy or an ostomy alternative (J-pouch).

Application forms are available on the web site, www.greatcomebacks.com. If you do not have access to the internet, applications are also available by calling (858) 259-2092. Recipients of the Comeback Kids Awards are chosen by the Great Comebacks Advisory Committee. The deadline for applications for the 2008 Comeback Kids Program is December 15, 2008.

 FAQ

1. What is the prize?

Three kids will be recognized at the national ceremony early next year.

2. When will the application process be open and close?

Starts: Oct 13. Closes: Dec. 15.

3. How else will the program change - will the entries remain the same?

There will be minimal chages to the program. Applications are available online or through a phone request and should be sent to PO Box listed on the application.

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