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Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
| Address: |
280 Hillside Ave NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA. 02494 |
| Phone: |
800-932-2423 |
| Website: |
http://www.ccfa.org/ |
| Languages Spoken: |
english |
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. 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."
Main areas of this section include:
- Our Mission
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. Read more.
- Your Dollars at Work
The American Institute of Philanthropy gave CCFA one of the only 6 "A" ratings (out of 44 charities) in its most recent watchdog report. CCFA also consistently meets the standards established by the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. Read more.
- Our Members
Currently the Foundation has over 50,000 members, served by our national headquarters, as well as a over 40 chapters nationwide. As CCFA is not a government-supported agency, we rely on the support of members and donors to continue our work. Read more.
- Our Sponsors
Our dedicated corporate sponsors provide significant grants to the Foundation, which have made possible many of our research, support, and education programs. Read more.
- Global Partners
CCFA maintains informal partnerships with a variety of IBD-related organizations around the world for the purposes of cooperation on research and information sharing. Read more.
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