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Racing like a rock star with Team Challenge! Mike McCready, lead guitarist for Pearl Jam, discusses his Crohn's disease and involvement with CCFA's Team Challenge in this new video! If you'd like to run or walk a half marathon, Team Challenge is taking you to Vegas for the Zappos.com Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon on December 4. Find a team in your area and get ready for a life-changing experience!
New Booklet: The Facts about Inflammatory Bowel Diseases This important new publication includes critical statistics and information about Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is designed to be useful for patients and their families as well as medical professionals. "The Facts about IBD" provides a history of the discovery of IBD, disease progression, an overview of affected populations, and information on the financial implications in healthcare. Download your copy today!
CCFA Rosh Hashanah Cards available online! Rosh Hashanah is a time for new beginnings. Share this celebration with friends and family both near and far – send a Rosh Hashanah card from CCFA! Proceeds from these cards will go to support our mission. When you send a card, you'll not only stay in touch with your loved ones, but you'll help us find a cure.
CCFA Partners Gives Patients a Chance to Share CCFA is looking for 10,000 or more IBD patients to share how IBD has impacted their lives through CCFA Partners, our newly-launched groundbreaking online research and education program. By completing a short, confidential survey about their current quality of life and providing occasional updates on their health, participants can shape researchers' understanding of IBD. This will ultimately help us to reach the goal of more rapid research progress, better treatments, and the cures we need. Start your survey here.
Food for Thought: New Diet Tips and ResourcesManaging your diet when you have IBD can be a real challenge! We've updated our section on diet and nutrition to include new resources and answer some of the most common questions. If you would like our Information Resource Center to send you diet information via postal mail, please call 888-694-8872, email info@ccfa.org, or chat with us online.
New Webcast!
Pediatric Crohn's: Finding the Right Path to CareThis free webcast will help children and young adults with Crohn's disease and their caregivers understand the unique medical and psychosocial needs relating to CD and the importance of continual care. Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Sandra Kim and clinical social worker Janis Arnold discuss important differences between pediatric and adult Crohn's disease, the critical role of nutrition, and growth and development of the pediatric Crohn's patient. Watch now.
GYGIG: It's More than a Ride! Looking for an unforgettable adventure that supports a great cause? Join Get Your Guts in Gear (GYGIG) for the 2011 Rides for Crohn's and Colitis! These cycling events offer the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and ostomy communities a positive, life-altering experience in their journey with these conditions. Since its creation in 2003, GYGIG provides critical funding for advocacy, research, awareness, and empowerment projects within the IBD community. Learn more.
Helpful Links: Information You Need at Your FingertipsOur newly-updated "helpful links" section gives you the resources you need right now. It features links to insurance and financial information, caregiver help, ostomy support, and more! If you would like the Information Resource Center to help direct you to the appropriate links for you, please call 888-694-8872, email info@ccfa.org, or chat with us online.
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Updated: 4/15/11 |
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