STAUNTON – Annual Education Meeting

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the waitlist email Heather at info@vahemophilia.org.

We’re transitioning to our new name, Virginia Bleeding Disorders Foundation (VABDF), so you may see both names for a while—thank you for your patience!

✨ Annual Education Meeting: Celebrating Community and Connection

Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15, 2026

Hotel 24 South, 24 S Market St., Staunton, Virginia

VABDF’s Annual Meeting brings together individuals and families affected by inherited bleeding disorders for a weekend of education, support, and connection. This special event offers opportunities to learn about the latest in treatment and care, share experiences, and strengthen our community through networking and collaboration.

As we gather, we’ll also celebrate March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, promote education, and honor the dedication and achievements of our incredible bleeding disorders community. Together, we’ll learn, connect, and create lasting memories!

What to Expect *Please Note That These Plans May Change*: The event kicks off Friday evening at 7:00 pm with an education session on “Caregiver Burnout”, dinner, and time to catch up with friends and family. Saturday begins with breakfast and an opportunity to explore exhibits hosted by our generous industry sponsors, showcasing the latest treatments and therapies. The day continues with engaging educational sessions, updates from VABDF, and on-site childcare and programs for ages 0-17.

Overnight Accommodations: We are pleased to offer overnight accommodations at the Hotel 24 South for Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14.

Registration Fee: There is a $25 registration fee per household and payment instructions will be sent via email after registration closes. This event includes educational programs, scheduled meals, community activities, and overnight accommodations for constituents living within the VHF coverage area.

Tentative Schedule:
Friday, March 13
7:00 PM: Educational Dinner “Caregiver Burnout”

Saturday, March 14
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Breakfast and Exhibit Visits
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Educational Presentations, Exhibit Visits, Lunch, Snack Breaks, and More
4:00 PM: Meeting Wrap-Up

Sunday, March 15
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Education Breakfast
10:30 AM Community Event at the Frontier Culture Museum * This community event is optional and is not a part of the annual meeting.

Thank you to our current Annual Meeting sponsors: Accredo by EVERNORTH, Bayer, BioMatrix, CSL Behring, Genentech, Hemabiologics, Hemophilia Alliance, InfuCare Rx, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Sanofi, Soleo Health, Superior Biologics, Takeda, UVA-HTC, and VCU-HTC