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		The Leona M. & Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $10 Million in Grants to CCFA for IBD Research CCFA has been awarded two grants totaling $10 million from The Leona M. & Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. These funds will support our Human Gut Microbiome Initiative as well as 13 research awards. Read more. National Youth Leadership Council: Applications Now Available for College Freshman and Sophomores! The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) increases awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through youth-focused advocacy and fundraising. These youth leaders become advocates for patients through local and national campaigns. Exceptional and highly-motivated student leaders who are freshman and sophomores college should apply. For more information on the Council and the application, click here. Going Back to School: Making IBD as Easy as ABC Going back to school can be exciting, but also stressful for kids and teens with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). CCFA's National Youth Leadership Council works to increase awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through youth-focused advocacy and fundraising. These college students have some great tips to share on managing IBD at all levels of education. Read more. Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, CCFA's Clinical & Research Conference, Endorsed by Leading Gastroenterology Professional Organizations The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG); the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA); and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) have endorsed CCFA's 2010 Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Clinical & Research Conference. The conference, the "can't miss" event for those who study and manage IBD patients, will take place December 9-12, 2010 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in beautiful Hollywood, Florida. Physicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals including nurses are invited to register and submit abstracts. Deadline for abstracts: September 7. Early registration ends October 14. Register, submit an abstract, or learn more. Run, Walk, and Rock the Strip in Vegas! Experience the Las Vegas strip at the December 5 Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon with Team Challenge, CCFA's half marathon training and fundraising program and official charity of this race. Participate in a 16-week professional training program designed to meet your unique "walk or run" fitness needs. When you join Team Challenge, you'll also help raise critical dollars for research, education, and support programs. Find a team near you! Educational Opportunity: Updates about Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis The free program, "Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What Every Patient Needs to Know" is being held in a city near you this year. Join local experts for tips on managing your disease, and recognizing symptoms, as well as information about current therapies, and new research. All patients, family members, caregivers, and community members are welcome to attend this event, hosted by CCFA. Find a location near you and sign up today. Important Health Care Information for Patients! A New Government Health-Care Reform Web site, www.healthcare.gov, allows individuals to search for public and private health insurance plans. The site produces a detailed list of potential coverage options from among 5,500 private plans, as well as the full array of federal and state programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. On July 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the establishment of a new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) that will offer coverage to uninsured Americans who have been unable to obtain health coverage because of a pre-existing health condition. For more information about how the plan is being administered where you live, visit www.healthcare.gov or read our FAQ about health care reform. Take Action Now: Urge your Legislators to Support IBD Bill Advocates around the country are working to support the IBD Research and Awareness Act which currently has 140 co-sponsors in the House and Senate. We need your help to advocate for passage of this important piece of legislation that will help the 1.4 million Americans with IBD. Please contact your legislators now and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 2275 (House bill number) and S. 981 (Senate bill number). Take action now!