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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Tampa Support Group A patient-to-patient support group for adults with Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD). It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. Janowitz, M.D.

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. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. More than 55 years ago, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation created the field of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis research. Today, the Foundation funds cutting-edge studies at major medical institutions, nurtures investigators at the early stages of their careers, and finances underdeveloped areas of research. Educational workshops and symposia, together with our scientific journal, "Inflammatory Bowel Diseases," enable medical professionals to keep pace with this rapidly growing field. No wonder the National Institutes of Health has commended the Foundation for "uniting the research community and strengthening IBD research."

13/09/2026

There are now TWO virtual Crohn's & Colitis Foundation support groups for IBD patients in this region!
--> One is for adult (18+) patients within the Central & NE Florida Chapter of the CCF, including Tampa Bay, Orlando, Jacksonville, and all places in-between.
--> The second support group is for older adult (55+) IBD patients throughout the southeastern United States: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina...
Both groups meet on the THIRD TUESDAY of each month, using the Google Meet platform, as follows:

--> 11:00 am ET, 10:00 am CT, Older Adult Support Group, email: [email protected]
--> 6:00 pm ET, Central and NE Florida Support Group, email: [email protected]
First meetings are this coming Tuesday, September 15th at 11am and 6pm.

Send an email with your name & location to the email address above to get the link to the meeting, and add yourself to the mailing list for meeting updates. You CAN attend both meetings (if you're 55+), just add that request in your email and you'll get both links.
The support groups are a great way to meet other Crohn's and UC patients, hear and share stories, and find valuable resources to help you in your IBD journey.

07/08/2026

MAJOR CHANGES ON THE WAY!
This is the final month for our two in-person IBD patient support groups. In September, we will transition to online meetings only, using the Google Meet platform. There will be TWO online group meetings, both on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, as follows (all times Eastern):
11:00 AM- Senior (55+) IBD patient group, for anyone in the Southeastern U.S.
6:00 PM- Adult (18+) IBD patient group, for the CCF Central & Northeastern Florida Chapter.
An RSVP is not needed, just email for the link (there will be a new email address). This schedule begins Tuesday. September 15, and every 3rd Tuesday thereafter.

Meanwhile, for this month, the old schedule prevails:
» Tuesday, August 11, 6:00pm- Pinellas County in-person group (Gastro Florida office in Feather Sound)
»» Tuesday, August 18, 6:00pm- Tampa Bay virtual group (online/Zoom)
»»» Tuesday, August 25, 6:00pm- Tampa in-person group (USF Health IBD Specialty Center at Morsani). RSVP REQUIRED.

REMINDER- Next Tuesday's (July 28) Tampa support group will be VIRTUAL, via Zoom. Join us online at 6:00pm from wherever...
23/07/2026

REMINDER- Next Tuesday's (July 28) Tampa support group will be VIRTUAL, via Zoom. Join us online at 6:00pm from wherever you are. For link or info, email [email protected]

05/07/2026

SLIGHT CHANGE IN JULY MEETING SCHEDULE:
No 3rd Tuesday Virtual (online) support group this month. (The 4th Tuesday Tampa meeting will be virtual instead.)

Tuesday, July 14, 6 pm-- Pinellas in-person group at Gastro Florida (Feather Sound).
Tuesday, July 21-- no Virtual meeting this week.
Tuesday, July 28, 6 pm-- Tampa (USF Health) group will be held ONLINE, instead on in-person. Email for info or link:
[email protected]

25/05/2026

Tampa in-person IBD support group meeting:
Tuesday 5/26, 6pm
@ USF Health. RSVP required: [email protected]

VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP meeting today, Tuesday, May 19th at 6:00 PM.Email for Zoom link: webmonster54-ccf@yahoo.com
18/05/2026

VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP meeting today, Tuesday, May 19th at 6:00 PM.
Email for Zoom link: [email protected]

No Tampa in-person meeting tonight. See you on Tuesday, May 26.
28/04/2026

No Tampa in-person meeting tonight. See you on Tuesday, May 26.

No need to sit in traffic-- tonight's (Tues. 4/21) IBD support group meeting is ONLINE. Meeting starts at 6 pm EDT. For ...
21/04/2026

No need to sit in traffic-- tonight's (Tues. 4/21) IBD support group meeting is ONLINE. Meeting starts at 6 pm EDT. For info and link, email [email protected]

14/04/2026

Pinellas Support Group meeting tonight-
6:00 pm @ Gastro Florida (Feather Sound)

The 2026 Take Steps Walk is in the books, and your Tampa Bay support groups team, The Gutless Wonders, took the bronze m...
13/04/2026

The 2026 Take Steps Walk is in the books, and your Tampa Bay support groups team, The Gutless Wonders, took the bronze medal again (see photo). Thanks to about 47 generous donors, our team raised nearly $4500 for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. To see our team page, visit:
https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/teams/wonders

Meanwhile, the CCF's annual MyIBD Learning Day is happening in Tampa on Saturday, May 16. This half-day event brings top IBD experts from around the country together for presentations and Q&A for patients, parents, and professionals. The cost is only $10, including breakfast and lunch, and you can even attend on "scholarship" (ie free). There's a wide variety of subjects, from alternative & complementary treatments, to diet, emotional health, and new advances in IBD medicine. Don't miss it! Register here:
https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/myibdlearning/tampabay

And, here's the April schedule of adult IBD support group meetings:
» Tuesday, April 14, 6:00pm- Pinellas County in-person group (Gastro Florida office in Feather Sound)
»» Tuesday, April 21, 6:00pm- Tampa Bay area virtual group (online/Zoom)
»»» Tuesday, April 28, 6:00pm- Tampa in-person group (USF Health IBD Specialty Center at Morsani). **RSVP REQUIRED**

Huge thanks to all who participated in this year's Take Steps event. At least 500 IBD patients, families, and health care providers came together to share strength and hope for better treatments through research, education, support services, and political advocacy, thanks to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation!

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