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Take Steps
Educational Programs
Team Challenge Cycle
Team Challenge
BU Support Group
28 FEET
Host an Event
Find Us On Facebook
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Join us on August 12th for the Falmouth Road Race. Want to run for CCFA?
Contact Jess Adani at jadani@ccfa.org or 781-449-0324 x 11. |
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TEAM CHALLENGE
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Join us on August 12th for the Falmouth Road Race. Want to run for CCFA?
Contact Jess Adani at jadani@ccfa.org or 781-449-0324 x 11.
TEAM CHALLENGE
IS GOING COUNTRY!
Join us for the Team Challenge National Team for the Nashville Women’s Half Marathon on Septemeber 22. To learn more at, contact csharpe@ccfa.org or visit www.ccteamchallenge.org |
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New Hampshire: May 12th
Maine: May 19th
Boston: June 2nd
Rhode Island: September 22nd
Vermont: September 29th
Springfield: October 13th
Register today and walk with us in 2012!
This is YOUR chance to make a difference. Form a team of family, friends, and colleagues to help us raise funds and be heard in the fight against digestive diseases. We will provide you with all of the tools and resources you need to be successful in your fundraising efforts. The money you raise through Take Steps helps support patient programs, education efforts, and furthers crucial research
Don’t miss the celebration which includes live music, snacks, kids’ activities, and a 2-mile stroll. For more information and to register, visit www.cctakesteps.org
WE NEED EVENT DAY VOLUNTEERS!
For more information about any of these walks, please contact Marianne Gibson at 781-449-0324 x 14 or mgibson@ccfa.org
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Upcoming Educational Programs
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May 17 - Physician & Healthcare Dinner
Hampshire House, Boston MA
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June 2 - DHMC Patient & Family IBD Symposium
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Ctr, Lebanon NH
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June 5 - Worcester Patient & Family IBD Symposium
Beechwood Hotel, Worcester MA
More Information
Questions? Contact:
Kristin Armstrong, Regional Education & Support Manager
karmstrong@ccfa.org | 781-449-0324 x 21
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Team Challenge Cycle Update
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Team Challenge Cycle is almost halfway through its first season!
For the past 2 months, our Team has increased its mileage and even conquered Heartbreak Hill - Twice! They have collectively raised nearly $25,000 for a cure and will continue to do so until race day this June. A huge shoutout to Sharon Luck who is the newest team member to reach her fundraising minimum. GO TEAM CHALLENGE CYCLE!
For more information, contact Ali:
arosenfeld@ccfa.org
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Team Challenge Update
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First Training!
Team Challenge New England is in their 11th week they have a lot to be proud of! Together they have already raised over $158,000 dollars for a cure! We also had two participants, Jake Marcus and Stanly Chu complete the Boston Marathon this month. Way to go guys! Team New England will continue to train and fundraise until their races in Virginia/DC Wine Country and Napa Valley, CA this summer!
www.ccteamchallenge.org
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New BU Support Group
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Location:
Boston University Student Health Center
881 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
Date: Thursday, May 3rd at 5 PM
Description: An IBD support group designed for college-aged
individuals who are directly or indirectly affected. Designed to build
a community and encouragement for youth to pursue educational goals
while living with a chronic disease.
Contact:
Jennie David: jendavid@bu.edu - 617-835-7002
Bethany Kotlar: bhutchen@bu.edu - 217-714-0263
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28 FEET
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Special Event:
Piti Theatre Company’s Jonathan Mirin Returns to Boston with 28 FEET
“Mirin manages to find comedy in his struggle as he bounces between 20 different characters during this celebrated hour-long production.”
– Boston Magazine
Following tour stops in New York City, Helsinki, Atlanta, and around New England, Jonathan Mirin’s comedic autobiographical solo performance about growing up with Crohn’s disease returns to Boston Playwrights’ Theatre for one night only, Friday May 11th. Inspired by his two-decade battle with the disease, the show traces Mirin’s wild ride with original songs, puppetry, clowning, stand-up comedy, 20 characters and a high-energy, physical performance style. The title 28 FEET comes from the average length of the digestive tract. “Mirin is a performer with energy to burn.” – nytheatre.com.
The show will be followed by a talk-back with Jonathan and Dede Cummings, Crohn’s patient and co-author of Living with Crohn’s and Colitis. ½ of all book sales will go to benefit the CCFA.
DETAILS:
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Ave.
Friday, May 11th 7:30 pm
Tickets: $15 regular admission, $10 for advance purchase tickets by CCFA members with promo code: CCFA
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 1-866-811-4111 and will go on sale by April 18th. Advance purchase is recommended as this is an intimate performance space.
Parking/Transportation info
More about the show
The performance is sponsored by Prometheus Labs.
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Interesting in raising money to find a cure for Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis? Contact Jess to find out how you can hold your own third party event! Jess Adani: jadani@ccfa.org | 781-449-0324 x 11 |
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