DENVER, CO—Peggy “Bean “ Nance who has devoted many years to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation serving as a board member, volunteer, support group facilitator, organizer, committee chair, fundraiser and special friend will be honored on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the 5th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon.
The event will be held at the Denver Country Club, East First Avenue and Gilpin from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program will also include two of the 32 campers supported from funds raised by the luncheon who attended Camp Oasis this summer. Ariel Fey, daughter of Geoffrey and Erin Fey and Nicholas Mednis, son of Martin and Mednis will both speak about their camp experiences. Tamara Miller, the mother of camper Christopher Miller will also share with the luncheon guests what camp means to parents.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America camp and youth programs. To get more information about attending or making a gift in honor of Ms. Nance, please contact the Rocky Mountain Chapter office at 303 639-9163.
Camp Oasis
At Camp Oasis, our summer camp program, everyone has Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis -- in fact, it's a requirement to attend! We have camp locations around the United States where you can swim, hike, do arts and crafts, and just hang out with other kids and teens.
About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery. These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.
About the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation'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, and more than 80 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 www.ccfa.org.
