Meet the New Executive Director: Patti Berchoff
Please join us is welcoming Patti Berchoff to CCFA! Patti comes to CCFA with eighteen years of nonprofit experience with the March of Dimes, Cystic Fibrosis and The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. She has worked as State Director, Director of Field Services, National Director of Development and most recently Area Director. As Area Director, Patti oversaw seven chapters with a total budget of $18 million, guiding staff to develop productive volunteer and board member relationships, and implement successful fundraising strategies.
Patti and her husband, Don (retired AF Colonel), reside in Silver Spring, MD. Don has continued his career with the National Weather Service (NOAA). Patti and Don have a 22 year old son, Michael, currently attending Old Dominion University and 3 dogs: Teufel, Teddy, and Brody!
Annual Meeting
It is not too late to confirm your attendance for the Chapter Annual Meeting on Monday, October 19. Presenters will provide updates on and previews of Chapter programs and events during the dinner meeting beginning at 7:00pm on the first floor of the K & L Gates Building, 1601 K Street, NW, in Washington, DC. A rooftop networking reception will begin at 6:30pm. RSVP through the Chapter website or by contacting Stephanie at 703-865-6130 or 877.807.5271.
CCFA Young Professionals...Advice, Support and Fun
Please join the Young Professionals for their next social event and CCFA Fundraiser open to all, spread the word:
Trivia Night
Wednesday, October 21
Doors open at 8:00pm, game starts at 8:30pm
Solly’s U Street Tavern
1942 11th Street, NW (corner of 11th & U)
Connect with the Young Professionals today and make IBD the coolest acronym in the city:
Patient Education
Space is still available, but going quickly, for our next patient education program on Tuesday, November 3. Dr. Eric Pollack of the Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group and Chair of the Chapter Medical Advisory Committee, will present “Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: What Every Patient Needs to Know” at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD. A light dinner will be served at 6:00pm and the program will begin at 6:30pm. Register today through the Chapter website or contact Stephanie at 703.865.6130 or 877.807.5271.
Save the date for an additional patient education program in the Richmond area on Wednesday, December 2 at St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian, VA. Presentation topics tentatively include updates on treatments and research and growing up with IBD. Please check the Chapter website and watch your email for additional details and registration information.
Team Challenge
Runners and walkers from the Greater Washington, DC area are currently training to ROCK the Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America on December 6, 2009! Since training and fundraising began in August, the Greater Washington, DC/Virginia Chapter team has raised $75,000 with nearly two months of fundraising left to go.
For the month of September, an anonymous donor challenged team members to collectively raise $30,000 in the month, pledging to donate an additional $6,000 if the goal was met. The team raised $39,000 in the month of September, crushing the challenge goal and earning the additional $6,000 toward our goal!
If you are interested in challenging our team to a goal during October or November, please contact Dani at 703.865.6130. To support the team with a donation, please visit the Team Challenge website and help our team reach our goal of raising $160,000 for CCFA by December 6!
Take Steps - Save the Dates
We are excited to announce dates and locations for our FOUR 2010 Take Steps Walks! Registration is open you can start fundraising today.
Contact Amelia for more information on joining a committee, registering and fundraising, or donating (including products or services) for either the Southeast Virginia or Richmond locations at 646.875.2074
Contact Marcy for more information on joining a committee, registering and fundraising, or donating (including products or services) for either the Winchester or National Capital Area locations at 703.865.6130 or 877.807.5271.
Volunteer Opportunities
As a nonprofit, we depend on our volunteers to help us fulfill CCFA’s mission. Please contact Stephanie at 703-865-6130 for more information about any of our volunteer opportunities listed below.
Physician Office Visitation Program
- Confirm CCFA materials are available in physician offices
- Each volunteer will be assigned a number of offices
- Each volunteer will develop a schedule of regular follow up with assigned offices
- Quantity and location of offices will depend on number of volunteers and their geographic availability
- Volunteer must have availability during physician office hours
General Clerical Work
- Light office work
- Can include, but not limited to mailings, data entry and other computer work, making and answering telephone calls
- May be regularly scheduled or on a project basis
Special Events Committees
- Help plan and prepare for Chapter fundraising events
- Events include the Gala, Take Steps, and Team Challenge
- Time commitment and schedule will vary by committee; many committee meetings are facilitated by conference call
Support Group Facilitators
- Conduct a needs assessment in your geographical area
- Volunteer will receive training to properly facilitate a patient support group
- Volunteer will conduct outreach in the area and with local physicians to publicize support group
- Volunteer will coordinate with CCFA to plan meetings and bring in appropriate speakers
- Time commitment and schedule will vary. Support groups meet on a monthly basis during evening or weekend hours for one to two hours generally.
Need help?
Contact our Information Resource Center: 888.694.8872 or www.ccfa.org. For tips, sharing, and support from other people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, join our free CCFA Community site.
Our mission
To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
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