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friends, and so many other important parts of his life.

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been through, they stay optimistic that his health will improve and
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7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18th, 2010- Whole Foods Bellevue:

6:30 p.m. Wednesday March 24th, 2010- Hale’s Ales Brewery

a cure will be found. The are working with CCFA to increase aware-
ness of Crohn’s and Colitid. It is their hope that future generations of

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children will not face these medical difficulties.

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INFORMATIONAL MEETING
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8236 SE 24th st., Mercer Island, WA 98040
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7:00 p.m. Monday March 15th, 2010- REI Seattle Flagship Store
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7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18th, 2010- Whole Foods Bellevue:

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Salud Room 888 116th Av NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

6:30 p.m. Wednesday March 24th, 2010- Hale’s Ales Brewery

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