Louisville Take Steps Kick Off & Recognition Party

March 14, 2012 - PRLog -- Louisville, KY ( March14, 2012) - The Kentucky Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (CCFA) will host its annual Kickoff & Recognition Celebration on Saturday March 31st at 2:00p, at Eclipse Bank 3827 Selbyville Road in Louisville. The event is free to the public though attendees are encouraged to RSVP.  

The Kickoff & Recognition Celebration will give new and past participants information about how to get involved in the 2012 Take Steps Walk in Louisville as a team captain, individual walker, volunteer or committee member. The purpose of the Kickoff is to create excitement about the annual Walk, as well as educate participants about fundraising strategies, tips and ideas. Attendees will find out about the walk site and enjoy food, refreshments, prizes and live entertainment. Anyone looking for information on the Take Steps Kickoff can contact Jenny Silberisen at 646.623.2620 or jsilberisen@ccfa.org

“This is a fantastic opportunity for people to get more information about the Walk and connect with others in the Louisville community,” said Jenny Silberisen, Community Development Manager of the Kentucky Chapter of CCFA. “The Take Steps Walk is the Foundation’s largest fundraising event and is fueling critical research, getting us closer to finding a cure for inflammatory bowel disease.”

Besides meeting other teams, sponsors and vendors involved with the walk, all those in attendance will meet Georgia Barrett, Louisville’s Honored Hero. In addition to raising money for research, Take Steps brings together the Crohn’s and colitis community in a fun and energetic atmosphere, with plenty of food, entertainment and festivities for the entire family, the kickoff promises to be a great celebration!”

The Louisville Take Steps is the largest fundraiser for the Kentucky Chapter of CCFA to help fund research grants and provide community education.  
About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

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 nonprofits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 81 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends going to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (www.give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (www.charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org.