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		You Can: Change Lives, Help Find Cures, Run or Walk 13.1 Miles Train for a summer 2010 half marathon with Team Challenge, CCFA's half marathon training program, and help find a cure for the 1.4 million Americans living with Crohn's and colitis. You can cross the finish line in beautiful California wine country at the Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon or see the sights of one of America's oldest cities as you run or walk through the Boston-area during the 13.1 Marathon Boston. Our Team Challenge information meetings are taking place nationwide right now. When you attend a meeting, you'll meet a coach, talk to a CCFA staff person, and learn more about how Team Challenge can help you and help others. Find a meeting near you today! Help Support & Inspire Other Patients: Share Your Story with the CCFA Community In 2008, CCFA launched the CCFA Community web site to provide support to IBD patients, family members, and health care professionals who share the common thread of Crohn's and colitis. Community Users instantly go online to join discussions and post their powerful and exceptional stories. Since the start of the Community site, over 400 personal stories about the ups-and-downs of living with IBD have been posted, supporting and inspiring others. Help us support and inspire even more patients. Share your journey with the IBD community today. New Section on CCFA.org Highlights National Board of Trustees CCFA looks to its National Board of Trustees for their combined talent in the business and not-for-profit communities as a source of invaluable support and guidance as we continue to raise funds to advance our search for the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. You can now read about the Officers, Founders, and Trustees in the About CCFA section of this web site. IBD & Me: New Activity Book for Kids IBD & Me is an activity book for children ages 8-13 that will help them to learn about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This new publication provides strategies to help kids face and overcome everyday challenges. It includes short comics, games, and other educational activities. It also contains important tools such as a bathroom tracker and glossary. Download it now, or order a copy today. Airline Restrictions May Affect IBD Patients New restrictions in air travel indicate that on international flights coming to the U.S., passengers will have to remain in their seats for the last hour of the flight without any personal items on their laps. CCFA understands that these proposed restrictions may be challenging for patients with IBD. Each airline has policies relating to "Customers with disabilities." Most airlines have "special assistance coordinators" or similar staff that may assist you with any special requirements. We encourage you to plan ahead and contact your airline in advance of your travel. New CCFA Brochure: Understanding IBD Medications and Side Effects This new brochure gives an in-depth look at medications used to treat Crohn's and colitis and how they can affect you. Topics include over-the-counter drugs, the effects of medications on pregnancy and male fertility, and treatments for children. There's even a medication log to help keep track of what you're taking and when! Read this new brochure. Professional Opportunities GI Fellows: Apply for CCFA's IBD Visiting Fellow Rotation Program Qualified gastroenterology fellows, regardless of previous experience, can apply to travel for a one-month rotation at a leading IBD center for hands-on exposure in treating and managing IBD patients. Application deadline: February 26th. Download an application. Register for the IBD Clinical Trials Course This course will provide a comprehensive review and practical steps for initiating and managing clinical trials in IBD. Topics include the epidemiology and pathogenesis of IBD, evidence-based medicine in the treatment of IBD, and the role of U.S. regulatory agencies in the development, conduct and funding of IBD clinical trials. Register or learn more. New Fact Sheet: General Healthcare Maintenance CCFA's new General Healthcare Maintenance fact sheet provides tips for patients on working with primary care health providers about other important issues including vaccinations; oral health; osteoporosis monitoring; blood pressure screening; and ophthalmologic screening. New IBD Legislation Introduced in House and Senate: Urge your Legislators to Support Important New Bill The IBD Research and Awareness Act was introduced May 6th in the House and Senate. We need your help to advocate for passage of this important piece of legislation that will help the 1.4 million Americans with IBD. Please contact your legislators now and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 2275 (House bill number) and S. 981 (Senate bill number). Take action now!