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.CCFA sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality. The foundation also offers a wide range of educational programs for patients and health-care professionals, and provides supportive services to help people cope with these chronic intestinal diseases. These programs are supported solely by contributions from the public.

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 are 100% volunteer driven. We have a board of directors that organizes these events and fundraisers. We are now trying to take a more active role and spread the word about CCFA 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) Renee Cerullo, Board Of Directors, (phone), (email)

Address:

P.O. Box 224 Williamsville, NY 14231

Directions:

CCFA of WNY Office location - 2714 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Fries), Tonawanda