About Our Region
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The Ontario Region takes in a large collection of towns and cities that are home to a diverse and ever-growing population. Within those communities, thousands of passionate CCFC donors, supporters and volunteers work together to find the cures for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)! Through the numerous fundraising and education events held each year across Ontario, your contributions continue to secure a future without IBD. From Mount Sinai Hospital to McMaster University, Ontario is also home to world-renowned IBD research. We thank all of the researchers and medical professionals who tirelessly support us in our mission.
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the CCFC. Through their efforts, the Foundation funds research projects, provides education programs about IBD for patients, families and the public, and increases awareness of the Foundation and IBD in general. Local volunteer groups (Chapters, Chapters in Development and Affiliates) hold monthly meetings to plan fundraising, education and awareness activities to further our mission. Volunteers can choose to take on leadership roles in the Chapter, help out as an event volunteer or simply come to the meetings to share their ideas and to gain fellowship and support by spending time with their peers.The CCFC has more than 25 chapters in Ontario and several district contacts throughout the province.
Chapters typically meet once a month for approximately two hours. This time may incorporate both a business and a fellowship portion. Chapters also circulate bi-annual newsletters to their supporters and may also use email and other social networking sites such as Facebook to help manage their Chapter business. Event task forces/committees (i.e. Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-Thon, All That Glitters Gala, Education, etc.) assist with short term planning for specific events and fundraising initiatives. The CCFC also welcomes youth to connect with their peers through The Gutsy Generation (15-24 year olds). To read a description of the various volunteer opportunities available, click here. To register as a volunteer in your region, visit your regional volunteer centre.
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