NEW YORK, Aug. 11 /EMWNews/ --



    WHO:   Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Presenters include CCFA's

           Vice President of Patient & Professional Services, Kim Frederick,

           MSW, LSCW, and Jackie Spencer, MSW, Manager of CCFA's Information

           Resource Center.



    WHAT:  Free Live Interactive HealthTalk.com Webcast to Provide Tips for

           Building a Crohn's Disease Support Network



    WHEN:  Tuesday, August 12th at 7 p.m. ET



    WHY:   Learn how IBD patients can build and expand their support networks.



    HOW TO REGISTER:  Visit ccfa.org

    About CCFA:



    The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's mission is to cure

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life

of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks

third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted

to research toward a cure, with more than 81 cents of every dollar the

Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation

consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities,

including the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and

the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more

information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit http://www.ccfa.org.






    Media Contact:

    Ariella Levine

    Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

    [email protected]

    646-943-7430