VHF Advocacy Update, Winter 2023-2024

The Virginia General Assembly convenes January 10, 2024 and as we prepare for this season of advocacy, we encourage all community members to get involved. We will have opportunities for you to participate virtually and in-person - either way your help will make a difference! Go here to download our 2024 Advocacy Calendar.

Please keep an eye on the Advocacy Page on the VHF website (currently under construction but will be up to date in January 2024) to keep track of our advocacy work throughout the 2024 General Assembly session. If you have questions or would like to get more invovled in our advocacy efforts email Kelly Waters at kelly@vahemophilia.org.

Happy Holidays!  

General Assembly Weekly Check-In (VIRTUAL)

Weekly Check-In Dates:
Tues., Jan 16, 2024  4:30 PM
Tues., Feb 6, 2024   4:30 PM
Tues., Feb 13, 2024  4:30 PM
Tues., Feb 20, 2024  4:30 PM
Tues., Feb 27, 2024  4:30 PM
Tues., March 5, 2024  4:30 PM

An informal, virtual gathering with VHF & the Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area (HACA) advocates to get an overview of the past week’s events in the Virginia General Assembly and get insight from our advocacy consultant, Becky Bowers-Lanier. When you register you will receive one zoom link for all check-ins, please note that these are informal weekly check-ins and if you register you are not required to attend all dates listed – feel free to join us for one session or for all! Open to all community members.

Advocacy Education Training (VIRTUAL)

Tues., January 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Join VHF, HACA and the Healthcare for All Virginians (HAV) Coalition for a virtual advocacy education training program that will focus on the 2024 Virginia General Assembly. Join in and hear details about proposed legislation and state policy issues that focus on access to quality healthcare. This training will be in preparation for Richmond Days but you do not have to be registered for Richmond Days to participate. Open to all community members.

Richmond Days 

Mon., January 29, 2024 at 9:00 am

Richmond Days is back! Join VHF, HACA, and HAV Coalition for an opportunity for those interested in access to quality healthcare to meet with their state legislators to advocate for issues that are important to our community. Open to all community members.

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 is happy to provide travel grants to NBDF Washington Days - go here to learn more.

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

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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