VHF Upcoming Events

• Fri., Jan. 5th: Application Deadline for VHF Travel Grant for HFA Symposium and NBDF Washington Days
• Tues., Jan. 16th; Feb. 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th: General Assembly Weekly Check-In (VIRTUAL)
• Thurs., Jan. 18th: Camp Youngblood Information Session (VIRTUAL)
• Tues., January 23rd: Advocacy Education Training (VIRTUAL)
• Mon., Jan. 29th: Richmond Days (General Assembly Building, Richmond)

Emotional And Financial Resource List For The Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for many, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and financial strain. Here are some resources to help you manage your emotions and finances during this festive season:

Hearts Full of Gratitude: A Giving Tuesday Thank You!

Giving Tuesday may have passed, but the warmth of your generosity continues. Together, this community, raised $715.61 to send campers to Camp Youngblood! Go here if you would like to be a special part of our camp community and make a donation to VHF today – no amount is too big or too small!

2022-2023 Gratitude Report

As we look back on the past fiscal year, we want to recognize the many generous and dedicated supporters whose gifts make it possible for us to serve the inherited bleeding disorders community. Thank you to all who contributed! Go here to see the individuals and organizations that have made a financial contribution in Fiscal Year July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023. 

Lyman Fisher Scholarship: Applications Are Now Open!

VHF is proud to offer the Lyman Fisher Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving community member who is pursuing higher education and/or vocational/technical school.  Application Deadline: 11:59 pm, Friday, March 29, 2024

2024 Camp Youngblood

Camp Youngblood (CYB) Sunday, July 14 – Friday, July 19, 2024! CYB is a week-long overnight camp at Camp Holiday Trails for children ages 7-17 with inherited bleeding disorders, their siblings, and children of members of the inherited bleeding disorder community that reside within the VHF or HACA coverage area.  Application Deadline: 11:59 pm, Wednesday, April 10, 2024

VHF Merch!

VHF Merch would make a great holiday gift for you or a loved one! For every t-shirt or sweatshirt you purchase through Bonfire, VHF will receive a portion of the proceeds.

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VHF Travel Grant For National Meetings

VHF is pleased to offer travel grants to attend 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.  Application Deadline for HFA Symposium and NBDF Washington Days: 11:59 pm, Friday, January 5, 2024

National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) Washington Days

Calling all seasoned and aspiring advocates! Wednesday, March 6 – Friday, March 8, 2024, Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.  NBDF’s Washington Days is an opportunity for people affected by inherited blood disorders to advocate for issues that are important to them and gather together in person with hundreds of volunteer advocates from across the U.S. to meet with legislators and staff to discuss issues important to our community.

VHF Travel Grant Application Deadline for NBDF Washington Days: 11:59 pm, Friday, January 5, 2024

Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) Symposium

This national family event has become known as a “family reunion” for the bleeding disorders community, allowing community members, their families and caregivers to come together for camaraderie and education Thursday, April 11- Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN.

VHF Travel Grant Application Deadline for HFA Symposium: 11:59 pm, Friday, January 5, 2024

Community Member Spotlight: Paxton Mills

Paxton Mills, a VHF community member and volunteer, is one of the newest members of NBDF National Youth Leadership Institute (NYLI), of the 2023 cohort. Paxton has been actively involved in the bleeding disorders community since her diagnosis with having a rare platelet disorder. Watch the video or read the transcript by clicking the button below to learn more about Paxton's journey and diagnosis. 

Ways to Give

Thank you for your support of the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation (VHF). For some popular ways to give back and help us serve the inherited bleeding disorders community in Virginia, go here. If you have other ideas or questions, please contact Kelly Waters, Executive Director, at info@vahemophilia.org. We look forward to working with you!

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