Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter

Special Thanks to our 2021 Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter Sponsors!

Home Infusion Options

The University of Chicago Medicine 

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital

Get Involved

Are you interested in getting involved with the Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter? Read about some of our opportunities below. You can also check our a list of upcoming Chapter events, or find information about our Take Steps walks, or our Team Challenge training program.

Chapter Contacts

Lauren Rich
Executive Director
[email protected]

Mallory Cwik
Walk Director
[email protected]

Julia Hamel
Walk Manager
[email protected]

Kim Rodgers
Director, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement
[email protected]

Michael Zumpano
Coordinator, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement
[email protected]

Board of Directors

Matthew Brash

Darren Brandt

Russell Cohen, MD - CMAC Co-Chair

Kevin Dean 

Monica Johnson

Joni Kazmierczak

Matt McKee

Joel Retsky, MD

Brian Septon

Tanay Shah

Nadine Woldenberg

Eugene Yen, MD

Volunteer

We are always looking for dedicated volunteers to help out in a variety of ways.  Volunteer positions range from one-time events or projects, to on-going support for events and programs.  When you donate your time, talent, money, resources and skills, you will help make a difference in the lives of over 3.1 million Americans with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Please email [email protected] if you’d like to get involved, or complete the Online Volunteer Form here.  Get involved today!!

Become a Member

As a member of the Foundation, you will help us further the cause while receiving special membership benefits. Membership benefits include subscription to the chapter newsletter and national magazine, discounts on Crohn's & Colitis Foundation books, and invitations to participate in chapter events and programs. Individual memberships are only $30.  Join or renew today!

Donate

Send us a gift and help support Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis research. This gift can also be made in honor or in memory of a loved one. Visit the donation portion of our website to learn more about different ways you can donate. You can donate online here. 

Participate

Throughout the year, the Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter has events that could use your support. Whether is fundraising for a Half Marathon through Team Challenge or serving on a Planning Committee for one of our Special Events, we would love to have you involved. Check out our events page to find what is right for you.