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The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada invite you to enroll in the GEM Project! This unique Canadian research study will look at the Genetic, Environmental and Microbial footprint of Crohn’s disease. Qualified candidates must be a sibling of a patient with Crohn’s disease. Candidates must be free of any symptoms that might suggest Crohn’s disease, have no history of diabetes, and be between the ages of 6-35 years of age.
Saint John Chapter For several years, Saint John, NB, was the only Maritime city without a CCFC chapter. Until now! "We've got guts!", says Cathy Robichaud CCFC Saint John Chapter Vice-President of Public Relations/Education. "I am so proud of the newly appointed executive, and with Canadians having the highest incidence of Crohn's and Colitis in the world, it is the collective goal of (our group) to build a strong Greater Saint John chapter which will focus on education, building relationships and finding a cure!" "We want to reach out, shake hands, and thank the people who run our businesses, mentor our students and lead our community all while living with this often debilitating disease," she said. "Our chapter is committed to community-driven fundraising events and scientific research into finding a cure!"
Back Row, (from left) Darrell Collier; Chapter President, Edmund Collier; Chapter Fundraising Program Chair, Jean Brideau; Chapter Fundraising Program Co-Chair, Aaron Mitchell; Secretary, Randy Curnew; Vice-President. Front Row from left; Dr. Susan Natsheh; Chapter Medical Advisor, Dr. Sasha Sealy; Treasurer, Michelle Hebert; Co-Chair Fundraising Program, Cathy Robichaud; Vice-President, Public Relations/Education. Innovations Magazine Cathy Robichaud was recently featured in Innovations Magazine, click here to read the article
CCFC Charity Golf Classic Invitational Join us Saturday, August 21, 2010 for the CCFC Charity Golf Classic Invitational! This year's tournament takes place at the Fairmount Algonquin Golf Club & Academy in St. Andrews with a banquet to follow at the Fairmount Algonquin Hotel. Registration is at 12:00 p.m. with a 1:00 p.m. Shot Gun start. Don't miss out on the chance to be the Top Pledge Earner and win a Samsung 42" High Definition TV or a Hole-in-One prize of a 2010 Volkswagon Golf! For more information, please contact Cathy Robichaud at Cathy.Robichaud@rogers.com or 648-9677 A huge thank you to our sponsors for this event:
Gutsy Bracelets Each bracelet is designed and handcrafted in the Quispamsis, NB, studio of Krista Stackhouse, owner, president and designer of Cali Jewelry. Every bracelet boasts an original one-of-a-kind wire charm suspended from a clasp. This charm is in the shape of the CCFC's logo 'Gutsy' and reminds us of those who have been touched by this disease and helps raise awareness as we move towards a cure. Cali jewelry is worn by many artists in the music and entertainment industry, such as Nelly Furtado, Fefe Dobson and the contestants from season 5 American Idol. Krista's pieces have also been featured in photo shoots for People and Good Housekeeping magazines. As well, several artists have sported her designs for red carpet and award show events. Please call 1-506-648-9677, or 1-800-265-1101 or email tdurkee-jones@ccfc.ca to order one-of-a-kind, hand-made bracelets that will represent CCFC, $18 each. Nickel and lead free. All proceeds will fund medical research to find the cure.
"I volunteer because I want to change the world. At CCFC, volunteers want researchers to find the cure. Have some fun, tackle new challenges, and work with others to find the cure. If you would like to volunteer with our Foundation, please contact Tracy at the regional office. Saint John Regional contact: Tel: 1-800-265-1101
Sincere thanks to all volunteer groups who organize fundraisers throughout the region. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Our appreciation also goes out to our many sponsors who support our efforts to raise funds for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Thank you! |
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