Programs and Services

Overview
Dedicated to serving the needs of the bleeding disorder community through education, advocacy and the support of research to find a cure.

Resources:
Family Assistance Program: Provides financial support, based on availability of funding, to help pay for expenses incurred in the care, treatment, or prevention of a bleeding disorder, as well as other basic living expenses on a case by case basis.

Lyman Fisher Scholarship Fund: Deserving members of the bleeding disorder community and their families are eligible for two $2000 annual scholarships for education.

Virginia Hemophilia Foundation: Check out our website to learn more about all the resources, fundraisers, and program/events.

Educational Scholarships for National Meetings: VHF is pleased to offer Educational Scholarships for National Meetings. National Meetings enable our community to come together and exchange information on a wide variety of topics, from the basics of diagnosis to the most relevant developments in treatment and technology. It is the premier opportunity for networking and support for individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders. Click on this link for application and program details.

Programs/Events:

  • Annual Meeting: An educational opportunity and a great time to meet new friends and reconnect with old friends.
  • Camp Youngblood at Camp Holiday Trails: An excellent opportunity for kids ages 7-17 who have a bleeding disorder or their siblings.  It is a perfect opportunity for kids to learn more about their disorder, interact with others with bleeding disorders, and to have fun!
  • First Step: Programs for families with infants or young children with bleeding disorders to get together for educational meetings, peer-to-peer networking, mentoring, and social gatherings
  • Hemophilia Federation’s Dads in Action Program: A program for involved dads to encourage, educate, and support each other and their families within the blood clotting disorders community.
  • Holiday Parties: A great partnership event with the Virginia Hemophilia Treatment Centers.  There is always great food, gifts, networking, and a visit from jolly old Saint Nick. Look forward to seeing you next December.

Other events:

  • Family Camp – May 25 – 27, 2012 SESSION IS FULL *contact  Camp Holiday Trails or VHF to be put on waiting list*
  • Adult Retreats
  • Educational Dinners
  • Baseball Games
  • Picnics
  • Mom’s Night Out
  • Physical Fitness Programs
  • Sleeping with the Fish

Fundraising:

  • Annual Golf Tournament
  • Annual Wine Tasting and Raffle Event
  • Annual Youngblood 5k Race
  • Benevolink  – You can earn dollars for your favorite charity when you shop online with over 400 of your favorite retailers.  Visit  www.benevolink.com for more information.
  • Register your Food Lion MVP card – Each time you shop at Food Lion and use your MVP card, a portion of your total grocery purchase will be donated to our chapter. Go to:  Food Lion to register. (Register for the Chapter with the following criteria:  VA; Midlothian; Virginia Hemophilia Foundation)

Special Events

  • “A Night Under the Stars” – Private Shopping Event in Richmond

Ways to Get Involved:

  • Make a tax-deductible contribution
  • Volunteer your time or service
  • Donate blood or organize a blood drive for hemophilia
  • Become a member of the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation
  • Participate in our educational and/or fund raising events