Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A. Sign On As Presenting Sponsor for Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s West Palm Beach Take Steps Walk
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), Florida Chapter is proud to announce that Joel and Irene Levine, and the firm, Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A. have signed on as presenting sponsor for CCFA’s upcoming Take Steps Walk in West Palm Beach.
The 2013 West Palm Beach walk will take place in City Place in West Palm Beach at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, and will feature activities for the entire family. The event, in its third year, serves as a major fundraiser for the organization and provides a platform to create awareness for the debilitating diseases that affect more than 1.4 million Americans (94,000 Floridians).
The Levine’s and Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A., selected CCFA for their charitable involvement when Rebecca, the daughter of Joel and Irene Levine, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2005.“As we learned more about the diagnosis, and that there was no cure, we knew that we wanted to do more than just sit back and accept what doctors and specialists were telling us,” Irene Levine said. “We wanted to learn more about the disease, we wanted to help others also living with this disease, and we wanted to do all that we could to work towards finding a cure.”
The West Palm Beach walk is part of more than 100 Take Steps walks that are taking place across the country to support those that are affected by digestive diseases. Supporters are encouraged to create a team and help change the lives of the thousands of people affected locally.
There is no registration fee to participate, but all fundraising participants are encouraged to make a donation to receive an event wristband entitling them to food and beverages. Raise $100 and you will receive a Take Steps T-shirt. All registrants raising a minimum of $500 are eligible to win a $500 Target Shopping Spree! Register at www.cctakesteps.org/wpb.
For more information about becoming involved in Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis, or to register for the walk, visit www.cctakesteps.org/wpb or call 917-828-3277.
About Take Steps
At over 100 Walk sites across the country, thousands of people will gather to join the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Together we’ll raise money for crucial research and raise awareness of these painful and unpredictable digestive diseases that afflict millions of people. After only 5 years, CCFA’s Take Steps Walk has raised over $40 million for research and patient service programs. Our goal is even higher in 2013. We’re committed to help transform the lives of those impacted by these diseases to one of a brighter future based on well-funded, cutting-edge scientific research. Join us now – register today and take a step toward a future free from Crohn’s and colitis!
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 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 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 receiving the highest rating from the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org), and also has received a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator.
For more information, please contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org.