Maritimes

24th Annual PEI Charity Golf Tournament

The PEI Chapter is hosting its annual golf tournament on September 26. To register for this exciting event, please contact Tracy at 1-800-265-1101, or tdurkee-jones@ccfc.ca

Official Proclamation for IBD Awareness Month!

The province of PEI has issued a proclamation announcing November as IBD awareness month! Thanks for the support!

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GEM Project
The GEM Project is a Canada-wide research study that will attempt to determine possible causes for Crohn's Disease by following healthy individuals who are at a higher risk for developing the disease over time. A total of 5,000 healthy individuals who have a sibling and/or parent with Crohn's Disease will join the effort to help find a cause. This is the first study of its kind to try and understand the complex genetic, environmental and microbial interactions within our own bodies.

If you have a full-sibling or parent that suffers from Crohn's Disease and are between the ages of 6 and 35, we invite you to participate. There are many recruitment centres in Canada, including: Nova Scotia IWK Health Centre Amy Postmaa (902) 470-6595 amy.postmaa@iwk.nshealth.ca Halifax

Events

Maritime Electic Golf Tournament

The Maritime Electric golf tournament was held on June 4th, in support of Prince Edward Island charities. CCFC was one of four chosen this year to receive the funds from the event. The tournament brought in $30,000. Thank you to Maritime Electric for their generous support!

Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon

June 2010 marks the 15th anniversary of the annual Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-Thon for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada.

In 2009 we raised over $1.77 million towards inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research to help find a cure. This year we aim to reach $2 million, and with your support and participation, we are confident we will get there.

Events in your area:

ANNAPOLIS VALLEY - May 22, 2010, 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park, Wolfville

CUMBERLAND COLCHESTER COUNTY - June 6, 2010, 12:00 - 2: 00 p.m. at Parrsboro Band Stand

SUMMERSIDE (PEI) - June 12, 2010, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Jubilee Theatre

HALIFAX - June 13, 2010, 11:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Halifax Waterfront (Behind the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic)

MONCTON - June 13, 2010, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Centennial Park

PICTOU COUNTY - June 13, 2010, 10:30 - 1:00 p.m. at Charmichael Park, New Glasgow

SAINT JOHN - June 13, 2010, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Arts and Cultural Centre Park, Quispamsis (Behind Town Hall)

FREDERICTON - June 20, 2010, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Riverfront Walking Trail

For more information, please contact either Tracy Durkee-Jones at 1-800-265-1101 or Janet Harrison at 902-406-0639

A great time was had by all at the Cumberland-Colchester County Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon on June 6 in Parrsboro!

It was a beautiful day for a Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon in Summerside, PEI on June 12!

One of our four-legged walkers takes a well-earned rest.

 

Congress 2009

Maritimes Regional Meeting Back from left: Janet Harrison, Chapter Development Coordinator; Tracy Durkee-Jones, Regional Director; Margaret Prouse, National Vice President Maritimes; Cathy Robichaud, Saint John Chapter; Caroline Poirier, Fredericton Chapter. Front from left: Heather Fegan, Halifax Chapter; Denise Kroll, Halifax Chapter; Jennie David, Halifax Chapter/YAC delegate; Katherine Bramble, Fredericton Chapter/YAC delegate

 

Chapters

Saint John Chapter
Cumberland-Colchester County Chapter
Fredericton Chapter
Halifax Chapter
Moncton Chapter
Prince Edward Island Chapter
Miramichi Chapter
Annapolis Valley Affiliate
Pictou County Affiliate

Volunteer

"I volunteer because I want to change the world.
Je suis la parce que c'est si simple de soulager la solitude."

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 your local chapter, or call Tracy at the regional office.

 

Thank You

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!

Regional Office

Maritime Regional Office
5816 St. Margaret's Bay Rd. 
Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS B3Z 2E4                                                                                            

Tel: (902)422-8137 or 1-800-265-1101
Fax: (902)422-6552

Tracy Durkee-Jones
Regional Director
tdurkee-jones@ccfc.ca

Janet Harrison
Chapter Development Coordinator
jharrison@ccfc.ca

Tel: (902)406-0639 or 1-800-265-1101
Fax: (902)406-0639 

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