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UPCOMING EDUCATION EVENTS UPCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENTS Victoria 2011 Entertainment Books are here! with all their great restaurant, travel, and shopping discounts! Still priced at $30 these books are a deal, and $9 of every sale goes to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. We will be posting locations where these can be purchased soon, but for now, call Lydia Baran at 250-386-2268 to purchase one. Vancouver Gala - October 20th, 2010 @ Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St.
Tickets are $60.00. Call 604-459-7775 or email tsimpkins@ccfc.ca Mingle 1930's style and enjoy retro beverages, tasty appetizers and showstopping entertainment! Vancouver's own Soulstream will be playing live on our stage! Live & silent auction, raffle, door prizes and more! So come on down, kick up your heels and join us for the ultimate cocktail hour! FVW & FVE Comedy and Silent Auction Night - November 10th Come and joing us at Lafflines in New West for a side splitting evening of comedy! A silent auction with a wide range of items will be for bid all night long, so grab your friends and family and get ready for a hugely entertaining evening. Tickets are $10 and can be bought by calling Nina Watt at 604-504-7799 530 Columbia Street, New Westminster All That Glitters Kamloops Gala - November 13th The Kamloops Gala is back for the 3rd year! Start the evening off by feasting on a hearty and authentic Italian spaghetti dinner, then work it off on the dance floor! The perfect combination of great food, music and entertainment, this event is not to be missed. Silent auction, 50/50 draw, balloon sales throughout the night! Tickets are $50.00 and will be available in early October. Columbo Hall, 814 Lorne Street, Kamloops Victoria Giving For Gifts - November 25th @ The Strathcona Hotel Come do your Christmas shopping early! This is an intimate, sparkly evening with entertainment, a live AND silent auction as well as trying your hand at our forever most popular Treasure Box. Tickets are $25 which includes appies, a cocktail, and a chance to win $200 cash. Event starts at 6pm, live auction at 7pm. Seating is limited. Advance tickets must be sold.
FUN DAY IN THE PARK - VICTORIA Saturday July 24th @ Gyro Park at Cadboro Bay Beach A BIG thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 2nd Annual Fun Day in The Park! It was a HUGE success!!!!
The Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon is the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada's most energetic and fun fundraising event. We're proud to say taht This years events were a great success. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 2010 Heel'n'Wheel at the following locations:Abbotsford, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo and Kamloops. We're looking forward to anouther successful Heel'n'Wheel in June, 2011. Victoria's Huge Garage Sale Congratulations to the Victoria Chapter who hosted a HUGE Garage Sale at St. Aidan's United Church on April 17th. It was a HUGE success with just over $3,200 raised.
BC / YUKON CHAPTERS: The CCFC has chapters all over the BC Region. Please look at our list below to find one near you! If youdon't see one in your area and you would like to become involved, please let us know! We are currently look to start Chapters that service the Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows and Nanaimo areas. If you are interested in participating with this, or want to get involved in the CCFC in either of these areas, please contact the following: For Pitt Meadows / Maple Ridge tsimpkins@ccfc.ca For Nanaimo sbrown@ccfc.ca Chapter meetings: Chapters are back from summer break in September! Take a look to see the Chapter meeting nearest you. EVERYONE WELCOME! Fraser Valley East (ABBOTSFORD) SEPTEMBER 8TH @ 7:00 PM at Terry Fox Elementary School, 3071 Babich Street, Abbotsford. Fraser Vallet West (Langley - Surrey) SEPTEMBER 21ST @ 7:00 PM at Elim Village, 9067 160th St (enter off of 160th @ 90th and follow the road to the Oasis Building). Vancouver Chapter meetings SEPTEMBER 8th @ 7:00 PM at Ravensong Community Health Centre, 2450 Ontario St. Please refer to the Vancouver Chapter page for meeting details. Victoria Chatper Meetings SEPTEMBER 13TH @ 7:00 PM at Begbie Hall, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Rm 151. Kamloops Chapter Meetings SEPTEMBER 16TH @ 7:00 PM, Mary Jane Finch's residence (Chatper President) - please email for more details and directions. 7:00pm Discussion Group Sponsored by the CCFC (Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada), we have monthly Discussion Groups across BC that help local people dealing with Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and IBD, share experiences, offer support, and make new friends. All are welcome so please join us at our monthly meetup. You can find out more about upcoming events at http://www.meetup.com/Crohns-Colitis-Events-BC/ We look forward to seeing you all For further information please contact Andrew Hull President at 604-803-4213 vancouver@ccfc.ca or ccfcvan@shaw.ca Everyone welcome!
Vancouver Chapter
"I volunteer because I want to change the world. Join Our Volunteer Team. Have fun and feel a sense of community while you meet new people. There are volunteer opportunities throughout the region. If you're not sure about what's available in your community, call the regional office for more information (604) 513-8202 or toll free at 1-800-513-8202.
We extend our sincere thanks to all volunteer groups who organize fund raisers throughout the region. Our sincere appreciation goes out to our many sponsors who support our efforts to raise funds for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Thank you! Remember that your donation in United Way or Health Partner campaigns can be directed
to CCFC
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada BC/Yukon Regional Office Shona Brown, Regional Director Suite 327 8-6014 Vedder Rd Chilliwack BC V2R 5P5
604-794-7656 fax 604-794-7666 toll free remains the same at 1-800-513-8202 |
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