Mid-Week Update and More Jazz

Greetings all! This is your midweek update, first of all let me congratulate you all as we have surpassed 50% of our Take Steps goal and are currently at $3340 $3365! Great job you guys, we are almost there!

On a similar note do not forget that this weekend, May 7th will be the day that we are holding our yard sale fundraiser at Allison's place. If you have anything to donate to the cause or simply wish to hang out please contact Allison so that she can give you all the pertinent info or contact me and I'll do the same. Darrin is also more than happy to pick up any large objects that you can't transport so please contact him if you need someone with muscles and a big truck. Contact me if you need someone with a dolly and an excuse on why I can't lift heavy boxes.

On to other things!

Upcoming Events:
MAY 19TH: Pediatric Crohn's: Finding the Right Path to Care. For info click here.
MAY 19TH: CCFA TAKE STEPS LA Presents: Ben Morrison: Pain in the Butt. For info and tickets go here.
MAY 21ST: First Annual Digestive Health and Wellness Expo.
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: MOTION OC
17332 Von Karman Ave, Suite 120
Irvine, CA, 92614
Talk to health professionals, hear about acupuncture and yoga and check out the latest body wellness techniques!
For more information contact Joslynn at jbroun@ccfa.org

Live Pediatric Webcast on Crohn's. Register Today!

From the CCFA:

REGISTER TODAY
For this FREE Teleconference/Webcast

Thursday, May 19, 2010

8:00 PM to 9:15 PM Eastern Time
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM Central Time
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM Mountain Time
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM Pacific Time

This educational event will help patients, caregivers, and pediatricians understand the unique medical and psychosocial needs of children with CD and the importance of continual care. Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Sandra Kim and clinical social worker Janis Arnold will discuss:

* Important differences between pediatric and adult Crohn's disease
* The medical management of pediatric CD
* The critical role of nutrition
* Growth and development of the pediatric Crohn's patient
* Quality of life and support systems


Sandra C. Kim, MD is also an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics -
Division of Gastroenterology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC.

Janis Arnold, MA, LICSW is a clinical social worker at the Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Children's Hospital Boston in Boston, MA.

The speakers will also answer audience questions during an interactive Q & A session! Register online today, or register by calling toll-free: (877) 264-4949, ext. 3!