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2009 UPCOMING EVENTS
- May 9th - CCFA TAKE STEPS Walk - CONNECTICUT - Please contact Mary Grande, Development Manager., at mgrande@ccfa.org
- May 9th - GYGIG YOUTH RALLY - 2009 Benefit Cruise for Crohn's & Colitis. This event is held aboard the M.V. COLUMBIA in Ithaca, NY from 4:00-7:00PM. Contact details to follow shortly.
- May 30th - CCFA TAKE STEPS Walk - NEW YORK - Please contact Kathy McNally, President WNY CCFA, mcnallys@roadrunner.com
- June 12-14, 2009 - Get Your Guts in Gear - NEW YORK RIDE (Hudson River Valley)
- June 13th - CCFA TAKE STEPS Walk - RHODE ISLAND - Contact Marianne Gibson, Walk Director - mgibson@ccfa.org
- August 7-9, 2009 - Get Your Guts in Gear - PACIFIC NORTHWEST RIDE (Seattle, WA)
- October 2-4, 2009- Get Your Guts in Gear - MIDWEST RIDE (North Illinois & South Wisconsin)
MORE EVENTS WILL BE ADDED SOON!
Watch this space, better yet BOOK TODAY for your great event!
PAST EVENTS
2009
- Friday, March 13 to Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - The Southeastern Michigan Colorectal Cancer Awareness Network is presenting Coco the Colossal Colon: Keep Your Rear in the Clear! featuring 10 panels of the IBD Quilt Project at the Detroit Science Center -- www.detroitcolossalcolon.com
Hours & location: Weekdays 9am-3pm, Weekend 10am-6pm
Address: 520 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48202 -- www.detroitsciencecenter.org
This event is presented by our national sponsor, Get Your Guts in Gear (GYGIG) together with local sponsors including: Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI), St. John Health System, Mt. Clemens, American Cancer Society, Blue Care Network, Beaumont Hospitals, Pontiac Osteopath Hospital, Henry Ford Health Systems, and NCI's Cancer Information Service.
2008
- Saturday, May 3rd in Des Moines, Iowa - The Iowa Chapter Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Walk. Contact: Melinda Milkie, Iowa Chapter Walk Manager - mailto:mmilkie@ccfa.org
Melinda Milkie, Iowa Chapter Walk Manager
Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis is the nation’s largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. Participants raise money for crucial research that wouldn’t even have been possible a few short years ago, bringing us closer to a future free from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Beyond raising money for research, Take Steps brings together the Crohn’s and colitis community in a fun and energetic atmosphere. Participants are encouraged to make noise and be heard -- raising awareness of these little-known diseases in their community and across the nation.
Kathy Schnell speaking to Walk participants Chad Coffin & Team "Rotten to the Core" Walker
- June 3 - Raleigh, NC - UOAA Raleigh Ostomy Chapter (Triangle UOAA) Chapter Meeting. Please contact Chapter VP, Jennifer Higdon at jenhigdon@embarqmail.com for more information.
- June 6-8, Get Your Guts In Gear - NEW YORK RIDE - Beginning in New York City, the route will bring riders north along the Hudson River Valley, one of the most picturesque settings in the Northeastern USA. The route plays hide and seek with the river, exposing riders to beautiful views and quaint towns and villages. Rolling hills and farmland intermix with a dramatic river valley, and open country is punctuated by small towns and villages. The Ride ends in the vibrant and scenic city of Saratoga Springs, NY.
- June 27 - Hartford, CT - Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness - WishList, a Pearl Jam fan-based nonprofit will be hosting a pre-party fundraiser to benefit Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness. It will be held at Sweet Jane's, 2pm, prior to Pearl Jam concert at Dodge Music Center (The Meadows). For further information visit Pearl Jam's Message Pit.
- August 1-3, Get Your Guts In Gear - SEATTLE RIDE - This 3-day loop will begin in the greater Seattle City of Edmonds, WA. The route traces the 62 mile-long Whidbey Island, where coastal farmland gives way to views of both the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. The route returns to the mainland via a bridge across Deception Pass, a rugged and historical tidal waterway. Before looping back to Edmonds, the route runs through the lush farmland and forest of the Skagit Valley.
- September 12-14, 2008 - UOAA 2008 Northwest Regional Conference - Seattle, WA - The first Northwest Regional was a great success for all. IQP's own Christina Sowell not only represented the IBD Quilt Project, but was also a member of the UOAA Event Planning Committee as well as a participant of UOAA's "Patient Panel" open forum.
Lois Fink of Get Your Guts in Gear & Ken Auckett of UOAA Quilt on display
- September 13, CCFA Walk - Buffalo, NY - Please contact Kathy McNally, President WNY CCFA at mcnallys@roadrunner.com
- October 17-19, Get Your Guts In Gear - TEXAS RIDE - Beginning in historic LaGrange and ending near Austin, the route will wind through a variety of landscapes including the Lost Pines, farm and ranchland, the Guadalupe River, and the Hill Country.
- November 21-23, UOAA Regional Ostomy Conference, Cherry Hill, NJ - Holiday Inn in Cherry Hill on Route 70 across from the Garden State Race Track Shopping Center. Registration form & agenda can be found on www.ostomysnj.org or at www.uoaa.org. Please contact Ken Aukett: kenaukett@uoaa.org for more information. Saturday you will have an opportunity to visit with ostomy product representatives as well as meet with an ET nurse to discuss any ostomy, pouching or skin problems you may have at the FREE STOMA CLINIC. Attend educational sessions on skin care, surgical advances, spouse/caregivers huddle just to name a few. Keynote speaker will be Scott Ellis, this year's recipient of "The Great Comebacks Award." Saturday night's banquet features Brenda Elsagher, noted comedian, author, ostomate & bike rider.
2007
September 8: Western New York Chapter CCFA, Guts & Glory Walk™, Saturday, Buffalo, New York. New location debut at the Buffalo Zoo/Delaware Park. This year's walk is expanded. Participants will be able to spend the day as the zoo free of charge! The IBD Quilt Project has never been to the zoo, so we think this will be a great family day and a great Walk experience! For more information and registration: http://wwwwww.ccfa.org/chapters/westernny/ or contact the office: Western New York Chapter; P.O. Box 224 Williamsville, NY 14231-0224, E-Mail: westernny@ccfa.org , Phone: (716) 833-2870
September 16: CCFA New England Chapter GUTS & GLORY WALK™, Boston, Massachusetts on Boston Commons. More info to come! Visit wwwwww.ccfa.org/chapters/ne/ or contact Development Manager David Place: dplace@ccfa.org or call (800) 314-3459
August 15-18: UOAA National Conference, "What a difference an "A" makes". Lincolnshire, Illinois (greater Chicago area) at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. IBD Quilt Project was there with our own booth and information this year. Panels wereon exhibit throughout the conference areas. On Friday night, we held a fun 2 hour after dinner SQUARE MAKING session. We provided all the art supply and materials! Your square could end up in a panel that tours the world. This is expected to be the first of many UOAA conferences to come, and it's going to be FUN! See you there. For additional conference information, please call the UOAA office at 1-800-826-0826. wwwwww.uoaa.org
August 18: Tennessee Chapter CCFA, Annual Patient Education Seminar, Saturday, Cool Springs, TN at Embassy Suites. More information to follow. Contact Michelle Chianese, Development Coordinator by writing, MChianese@ccfa.org or call 866-814-CCFA. Thanks to TN CCFA for having IBD Quilt back time and again!
August 30: True Guts movie screening for FREE! Houston, Texas, wwwwww.trueguts.com IBD Quilt Project goes to the movies. We are proud to display at this event for IBD awareness. Event coordinator, Tiffany K: 832-755-0993
August 26: Greater Los Angeles Chapter CCFA, Guts & Glory™ 5K Walk, Sunday, Los Angeles, CA. Wilson Plaza on the UCLA Campus. Check in for pre-registration and day of registration at 7am, the 5K timed run is at 8:30am, the 5K walk starts off at 9:00am. For more information check out the LA Chapter website at: wwwwww.ccfa.org/chapters/losangeles/ or contact Jessica Rivera by writing JRivera@ccfa.org. The LA toll free office number is, (866) 831-9157. IQP is happy to return to another fun SoCal event to support patients and walkers!
August 3-5: Get Your Guts In Gear - Washington! This three-day loop will begin in the greater Seattle city of Edmonds, Washington. The route traces the 62 mile-long Whidbey Island, where coastal farmland gives way to views of both the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. The route returns to the mainland via a bridge across Deception Pass, a rugged and historical tidal waterway. Before looping back to Edmonds, the route runs through the lush farmland and forest of the Skagit valley. IBD Quilt Project is proud to be a part of this great event once again. For more information, please contact GYGIG at (718) 875-2123 or e-mail us at info@ibdride.org
June 23: CCFA New England Chapter GUTS & GLORY WALK™, Leddy Park, Vermont 2nd annual Walk is held in memory of Melinda Leigh Saxon, who was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in July 2001. With all the pain and weight loss she endured, Melinda fought back valiantly with little complaint. Nothing can make up for the very promising life she lost suddenly at the sweet age of sixteen. For information, write to David Place: dplace@ccfa.org or call (800) 314-3459
May 01 - June 15: Eastside Gastroenterology, 11800 NE 128th St, Kirkland, WA . Display exhibit of 3 favorite panels in public for all to enjoy, take a brochure and write us for booking or sending in a square! Raising awareness with this medical group is our pleasure! For more information, contact Cathy Richardson at (425) 899-4500. http://psgastro.com
June 14: Nelson Aldrich Junior High School, Post Road, Warwick, Rhode Island. 2 panels presented by IBD Quilt Project board member/Treasurer, Sari Legge to highlight Mr. Buchanan's 8th grade quarter of gastrointestinal diseases. We'll be presenting the reality of a patient's physical and emotional aspects of IBD life, inlcuding ostomy and our organizations that work together. 4 class periods will be visited from 10a-2:15p, and we expect them all to be a little different from each other. THANKS TO MR. BUCHANAN AND HIS COURTEOUS, CURIOUS STUDENTS.
June 10-13: WOCN Society 39th Annual Conference Salt Lake City Utah. Our panels will be on display at booth 335 with our friends at United Ostomy Association of America. For ostomates and professionals in the industry, this is a marvelous event! For information: http://wocn.org/meetings/2007/index.php or the home address of WOCN http://wocn.org/
June 8 - 10: Get Your Guts in Gear - New York City to Saratoga Springs. IBD Quilt Project is proud to be a part of this great event once again. We display the quilt panels at all ceremonies and campsites! The June ride is along the orignal event route along the Hudson River Valley. For more information contact GYGIG at 718-875-2123 or email info@ibdride.org or visit the website at wwwwww.ibdride.orgYour Guts in Gear, The Ride for Crohn’s & Colitis.
June 10: CCFA New England Chapter GUTS & GLORY WALK™, Rhode Island's 7th annual event at Colt State Park in Bristol.. A day of family fun. Live music, 94HJY will be on hand and more! For information, write to David Place: dplace@ccfa.org or call (800) 314-3459
April 26, 2007 - Heritage Golf Classic, Shotgun Start 1:00
Thursday President's Reserve Golf Course, Hermitage Golf Club, Nashville, TN
For more information contact: Amanda Carroll's Email or 615-383-0020April 14, 2007: CCFA Tennesse Chapter held their Trustees Meeting and displayed IQP panels.
March 31, 2007 - CCFA Los Angeles Chapter held an education seminar and displayed panels! jrivera@ccfa.org 310-478-4513.
March 24, 2007 - 8:30 am - 2:30 pm - CCFA Northwest Chapter Connections '07: Western Washington Education Conference, Swedish Medical Center, First Hill Campus, Glaser Auditorium. Contact (425) 451-8455.October 18th - 7- 8:30pm - Tacoma Chapter 292, United Ostomy Association of America. Jackson Hall Auditorium (across from Tacoma General Hospital), 314 S. Martin Luther King Way, Tacoma, WA. Contact: Steve Strizic, Leadership Committee, 253-531-9288October 8th, 2006 - Angela Bull Rosenthal Fundraiser, Omaha, Nebraska: Award-winning BBQ by OX'n'Bull BBQ Catering and live music by Chris Saub of Chris Saub Trio. A fundraiser for a newly diagnosed with Crohn's Disease patient - donations were made in Angie's name to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. For education and information on finding a cure, please visit: wwwwww.ccfa.org.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR HELPING US PROMOTE IBD EDUCATION AND SUPPORT!
September 12-14, UOAA Northwest Regional Conference - Seattle, WA - The Regional Conference was a great success for all. IQP was given premium vendor space next to Get Your Guts in Gear. IQP is proud to annouce that our Executive Director/Secretary/Booking Coordinator, Christina Sowell, not only represented IQP at this event, but also was a member of the UOAA Patient Panel discussion session as well as the UOAA Event Planning Committee.
