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National Experts Address Pediatric Crohn’s Disease During Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Interactive Teleconference/Webcast -- Registration Open for May 19th Event

Tue, 17 May 2011 13:50:00 GMT

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America is hosting a live webinar for caregivers, pediatric healthcare professionals, and children and teens with Crohn's disease to address critical issues about managing and coping with disease.

(PRWeb May 17, 2011)

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Charity Cycling Training Program Opens Registration for Fall Ontario, Canada Race

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Three-Time Ironman Champion to Provide Coaching & Support

(PRWeb April 04, 2011)

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Triathlon Training for Novice and Seasoned Athletes Helps Change the Lives of Digestive Disease Patients

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Introduces Team Challenge Triathlon Training for September’s TriRock San Diego

(PRWeb April 01, 2011)

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Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Signs Up for Half Marathon with Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Team Challenge Program in Seattle

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:30:00 GMT

Lead Guitarist Signs on to Help Change the Lives of Digestive Disease Patients

(PRWeb March 22, 2011)

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New Congressional Caucus Addresses Inflammatory Bowel Disease Issues

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Congressmen Ander Crenshaw (R-FL) and Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) have launched the Congressional Crohn’s and Colitis Caucus.

(PRWeb March 18, 2011)

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Determined High School Student and Digestive Disease Patient Lands Prestigious Award for Service to Awareness Building and Fundraising for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Joseph Melenick, 17, of Bay Village, Ohio, has gone above and beyond to raise much-needed awareness of Crohn’s and a similar disease called ulcerative colitis, and nearly $50,000 for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s research, education, and support initiatives.

(PRWeb March 03, 2011)

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CCFA Launches Live Webinar Series for Health Care Professionals in March & April

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Optimizing Care for Patients with IBD: Highlights from the “Advances in IBD” Conference

(PRWeb February 28, 2011)

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Awards Three Leaders from the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Scientific Community

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation was proud to honor three leaders in the field of IBD research and treatment on Friday, December 10th at its 2010 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Clinical & Research Conference (http://www.AdvancesInIBD.com) in Hollywood, Florida.

(PRWeb December 13, 2010)

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to Testify at Public Hearings on Proposed Revisions to ADA Regulations

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Foundation to Address the Need of Restroom Access for Digestive Disease Patients

(PRWeb November 17, 2010)

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HLN Meteorologist Recommits to Raise Public Awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation today announced that Bob Van Dillen, meteorologist for HLN's "Morning Express with Robin Meade," will again serve as honorary Chairman of its endurance training and fundraising program, Team Challenge (http://www.ccteamchallenge.org). As Honorary Chairman, Van Dillen is training for the December 5th Zappos.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon and raising crucial dollars for the Foundation’s research, education, and support services.

(PRWeb October 20, 2010)

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation & David Garrard Host “CCFA Sunday” with the Jaguars: Discounted Tickets Available to Sunday, November 14 Jacksonville Jaguars Game

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation today announced David Garrard, quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has once again partnered with the Foundation to organize “CCFA Sunday” with the Jaguars to raise critical funds for and awareness of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic and often debilitating digestive diseases. Discounted tickets ($55) are now available for purchase through the foundation for the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans game on Sunday, November 14 at EverBank Field. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will receive $20.00 for each ticket purchased, and funds will benefit Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis research and patient services in North Florida. Tickets are available for purchase at http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/jaguarsday.

(PRWeb September 29, 2010)

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Hosts Educational Program on Emerging Advances in Crohn’s Disease Treatments

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, October 6 at 1 pm EST the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America will host an educational program on emerging advances in Crohn’s disease treatments for patients, family members and caregivers living with Crohn’s disease, a chronic and often debilitating digestive disease affecting over 700,000 Americans. This interactive webcast/ teleconference, Progress in CD: An Update On the Advances In Crohn’s Disease, which is supported by an educational grant from Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc, is now open for registration at http://www.ccfa.org/webcasts/CrohnsUpdate.

(PRWeb September 07, 2010)

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Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Clinical & Research Conference, Endorsed by Leading Gastroenterology Professional Organizations

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:00:00 GMT

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America today announced that the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG); the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA); and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) have endorsed its 2010 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Clinical & Research Conference. The conference (http://www.advancesinibd.com) will take place December 9-12, 2010 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida.

(PRWeb September 01, 2010)

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Corporate Partners Commit to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Mission to Cure Digestive Diseases

Tue, 25 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Centocor Ortho Biotech, Lifeway Kiefr, and Shire Sign On As Take Steps Walk Corporate Supporters

(PRWeb May 25, 2010)

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation National Event Helping Women Manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Two Women Physician Experts and Researchers in IBD on Interactive Webcast/Teleconference

Sat, 22 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Approximately half of the 1.4 million Americans living with the chronic and often debilitating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are female. On Wednesday, June 16th, at 8 PM ET, female Crohn's and colitis patients and their loved ones can tune into a Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) interactive educational webcast/teleconference entitled, "IBD & She: Focusing on Living While Managing IBD."

(PRWeb May 22, 2010)

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POP ROCK BAND Honor Society Drummer Advocates for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients on Capitol Hill in Conjunction with World IBD Day

Wed, 19 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, the leading nonprofit aimed at finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, two chronic and painful digestive diseases collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases, today announced that Alexander Noyes, drummer for the American pop rock band Honor Society, will participate in its annual Day on the Hill event, May 19 through 20 in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with World IBD Day. Honor Society recently concluded headlining their ‘Here Comes Trouble Tour’ which hit over 30 US cities.

(PRWeb May 19, 2010)

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Team Challenge Introduces Cycling Training Program Benefiting Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

Wed, 19 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Virtual Informational Meetings Taking Place First Week in June

(PRWeb May 19, 2010)

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First Annual Observance of World IBD Day Draws Awareness to Growing Global Incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The international community of IBD patient groups will join thousands of gastroenterologists from around the world to launch the first international “World IBD Day” dedicated to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis during the 2010 Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual conference (May 2 -5) in New Orleans.

(PRWeb April 30, 2010)

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National Event Addresses Breakthroughs in Crohn’s & Colitis Research: National Expert & Researcher Answers Key Questions on Interactive Webcast/Teleconference

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Research in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is changing and improving the way Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—chronic and often debilitating digestive diseases impacting 1.4 million Americans—are diagnosed and treated. On Tuesday, March 30, at 1 PM ET , Crohn’s and colitis patients, families, and caregivers can tune into a Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) interactive educational webcast/teleconference entitled, “Breakthroughs in IBD Research: Helping You Today.” National expert and researcher Stephan R. Targan, MD, Director of the Inflammatory Bowel and Immunobiology Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, will discuss recent advances in IBD research and answer audience questions during an interactive question and answer session.

(PRWeb March 10, 2010)

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Inaugural 13.1 Marathon® Boston to Benefit Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: Summer 2010 Race to Raise Awareness & Funds for Digestive Diseases

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and US Road Sports & Entertainment Group today announced that the inaugural 13.1 Marathon® Boston taking place in summer 2010 will benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. The funds raised through the Foundation’s half marathon training program, Team Challenge, will support research, education, and support initiatives for the 1.4 million Americans living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic and often debilitating digestive diseases. Runners and walkers interested in taking part in the Boston event can visit http://www.ccteamchallenge.org or call 866.931.2611 to find a local training group.

(PRWeb January 08, 2010)

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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Presents National Science Awards to Clinical and Scientific Thought-Leaders in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Three clinical and scientific thought-leaders in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research were awarded the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's prestigious Annual National Science Awards at its 2009 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Clinical & Research Conference (http://www.advancesinibd.com/) in Hollywood, Florida on December 4th.

(PRWeb December 18, 2009)

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Raising Millions for Team Challenge through Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon Program Brings Hundreds From Across the Country to Raise Funds for Crohn’s & Colitis

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, more than 900 runners and walkers from Las Vegas and around the country will cross the finish line at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon powered by Zappos.com, raising over $3.2 million for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation through its half marathon training program, Team Challenge (http://www.ccteamchallenge). As the official charity of the race, the funds will go toward research, education, and support initiatives to benefit the 1.4 million American adults and children living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic, painful, and often debilitating digestive diseases. Bob Van Dillen, meteorologist for HLN's “Morning Express with Robin Meade,” will serve as National Honorary Chairman and will run the 13.1 mile race.

(PRWeb December 03, 2009)

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Researchers Identify Possible Causative Mutation for Crohn’s Disease: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Annual Conference to Present Emerging Research

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The molecular cause of inflammatory bowel disease is largely unknown, but research will be presented at the upcoming 2009 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Clinical & Research Conference, December 3-6 in Hollywood, Florida, that may identify a causative mutation for Crohn’s disease.

(PRWeb November 25, 2009)

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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Launches New Web Site to Commence Take Steps Walk Season: Walkers Can Take the Step that Counts Using New Interactive Features

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America recently launched its updated web site to usher in the 2010 Walk season comprising of over 100 walks nationwide. The Foundation reached a new plateau with new interactive features such as a blog, downloadable banners and widgets, and tips and tools for fundraising to support the walks that raise much-needed awareness of and funds for the 1.4 million Americans living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic and painful digestive diseases.

(PRWeb October 03, 2009)

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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Opens DNA Data Bank

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Powerful New Resource to Advance Understanding of Disease Genetics

(PRWeb September 25, 2009)

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Encourages More Virtual Event Participants: Thousands Already Helped Foundation Raise Funds for Research & Support Legislation

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY) today announced that more than 6,800 Facebook® users have participated in its first-ever virtual “Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) March on the Hill” at http://www.ibdmarchonthehill.com. Using social media tools, the program aims to promote awareness about and raise funds for research and programs supporting those battling Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic and painful digestive diseases impacting more than 1.4 million Americans. Website visitors are asked to show their support by selecting a unique shoe to place on the virtual “Hill” and are able to see how their step has impacted the total number of steps taken to date.

(PRWeb September 22, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ccfamarchonthehill/2009/prweb2907604.htm

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Issues Annual Report

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Voices of Progress Highlights Accomplishments During Financially Challenging Environment

(PRWeb September 11, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2857824.htm