Jennifer Wieczorek. The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), Florida Chapter is proud to announce that Jennifer Wieczorek has been named Development Director for the South Florida Chapter.

Wieczorek has been with the nonprofit for more than one year managing the Take Steps Walks across South Florida. To date, she has helped to raise over $400,000 for the only organization dedicated to finding a cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In this new role she will oversee four signature events in South Florida: Putt an End to Crohn's & Colitis Golf Classic (October 2014), Passport to Paradise (November 2014), Book of Hope (March 2015), and Keymorada Invitational Fly Spin Tournament (May 2015). Additionally, she will work with sponsors and major donors to raise funds to find a cure for the debilitating diseases that affect more than 1.4 millionAmericans as well as increase awareness and educate the community about what Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are.

Prior to joining CCFA, Wieczorek worked with a number of other nonprofit organizations, most recently the Humane Society of Broward County where she lead the Walk for the Animals, one of the largest walks in Broward County. In her three years with the organization, Wieczorek raised more than $1.5 million. She has also worked with the National Breast Cancer Organization where worked on national cause marketing partnerships.

"We are thrilled to have Jennifer expand her role within the organization," said Marc Gillman, president of the board of directors for CCFA's Florida Chapter. "She has consistently proven herself and in the last twelve months has helped our walk program grow. We are excited to have her leading our special event efforts and look forward to growing and expanding our outreach."

For more information, or to learn more about CCFA's upcoming special events, please visit www.ccfa.org or call (561) 218-2929.

About Take Steps
At over 100 Walk sites across the country, thousands of people will gather to join the fightagainst 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 diseasesbetween 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 healthnon-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure,with more than 82 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.