Agency Details:

Crohn's And Colitis Foundation Of WNY

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. CCFA's mission is to cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support.

Description:
Our chapter focuses on educating people on CD and UC, fundraising for research, and supporting people with these diseases by providing information and support groups. Our organization has helped so many people in the WNY area and we are trying to expand and reach out to more adults and kids. We have a staff of one, mainly volunteer driven. We have a board of directors that organizes these events and fundraisers. We want to spread the word about the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation to the community.

History:
CCFA was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D.

Three decades ago, CCFA created the field of IBD research. Today, the foundation funds cutting-edge studies at major medical institutions, nurtures investigators at the early stages of their careers, and finances underdeveloped areas of research. Educational workshops and symposia, together with our scientific journal, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, enable medical professionals to keep pace with this rapidly growing field. No wonder the National Institutes of Health has commended CCFA for "uniting the research community and strengthening IBD research."

Contact people:

Kathy McNally, President, (phone), (email) Jeanenne Petri, General Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (716) 783-7899

Address:

2714 Sheridan Dr. Tondawanda, NY 14227 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/westernny/

Directions:

2714 Sheridan Dr.(corner Of Fries and Sheridan)

Last updated on January 27, 2009