The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation: Southwest Ohio Chapter
Cause Area
- Board Development
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Health & Medicine
Location
4015 Executive Park DrSuite 350Cincinnati, OH 45241 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
Description
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D.
CCFA sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality. The foundation also offers a wide range of educational programs for patients and health-care professionals, and provides supportive services to help people cope with these chronic intestinal diseases. These programs are supported solely by contributions from the public.