VHF Advocacy Update, Spring & Summer 2024

Before you take a break this summer, we wanted to update you on the amazing advocacy efforts of the Virginia bleeding disorders community this past spring and send out a reminder to vote in the Primary Election June 18! Keep reading for a comprehensive update on all thing's advocacy related. If you have questions or would like to get more involved in our advocacy efforts email Kelly Waters at kelly@vahemophilia.org.

Have a great Summer and Save The Date for our next Advocacy Stakeholder and Education Meeting on Thursday, November 7th.

Make a Plan to Vote in the Primary Election 

Becky Bowers-Lanier | VHF Advocacy Consultant

Election day is Tuesday, June 18. All elections are part of the primary process. You do not have to register for a political party to vote in a primary; however, you may need to identify in which primary you are voting (Republican or Democrat.)

Middletown Declares March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month Thanks to VHF Community Member

VHF community member, Kimberly Wilt, got the Mayor of Middletown, VA to declare March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month (BDAM.)

Virginia Advocates join the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) for Washington Days

Gene White | VHF Board Member and recipient of VHF travel grant for NBDF Washington Days

March 6-9, 2024 the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) gathered in Washington D.C. back in person for Washington Days. 

Senator Tim Kaine Thanks Advocates from Virginia

U.S. Senator from Virginia, Tim Kaine, thanks the Virginians who shared their stories at this year's Washington Days in support of the HELP Copays Act. 

2024 Session of the General Assembly

Becky Bowers-Lanier, VHF/HACA Advocacy Consultant

The 2024 Session of the General Assembly adjourned sine die (indefinitely) on Saturday, March 9th. 

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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