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.

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
  • 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