JUNE
Tuesday, 18th Election Day, June Primary
Thursday, 20th Educational Dinner "6 Financial Tips For Adults" (The Grapevine, Greek and Italian Restaurant, Richmond) Sunday 23rd Junior National Championship (JNC) Application Deadline Saturday, 29th Community Event Picnic and Hike (Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Hampton) JULY
Sunday, 14th - Friday, 19th Camp Youngblood (Camp Holiday Trails, Charlottesville) REGISTRATION CLOSED Friday, 19th Camp Youngblood Family Friday (Camp Holiday Trails, Charlottesville) REGISTRATION CLOSED Saturday, 27th Community Event Red Sox Baseball Game (Roanoke) AUGUST
Saturday, 10th Community Event Kickers Soccer Game (Richmond)
SEPTEMBER Thursday, 12th - Saturday, 14th NBDF Bleeding Disorders Conference (Atlanta) Saturday, 28th Medical Symposium (Great Wolf Lodge, Williamsburg) |
Resources For Traveling With A Bleeding Disorder |
Traveling can be stressful, especially when managing a bleeding disorder. To help your travel go as smoothly as possible, be sure to prepare in advance. With proper planning, you can enjoy your time away and be confident you’re doing all you can to keep healthy. |
This Hurricane Season Be Sure You Are Prepared, Informed, And Make A Plan |
As we all know, being prepared for emergencies and natural disasters is especially important for people with bleeding disorders. So, during this hurricane season June 1-November 30, please be sure you are prepared, informed, and make a plan! Here are some tips and resources that may help: |
It's Time To Submit Your Application For The Gettin’ In The Game Junior National Championship (JNC) |
VHF has been given the chance to nominate two participants, girls and boys, between 7–18 years of age with a bleeding disorder to take part in an exciting opportunity for connection and skill building (all skill levels are welcome.) Participants will learn about the importance of physical fitness and receive instructions on proper techniques and then compete with fellow nominees from around the country. Go here to read about Matthew Lee, one of the 2023 VHF nominees, who was the national winner in swimming at the 2023 JNC!
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VHF Medical Symposium at Great Wolf Lodge: Registration is Now Open |
VHF 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee |
Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 16, 2025. VHF is turning 50, and we want to celebrate this incredible milestone with YOU! We're planning a special event at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens that will be filled with fun, inspiration, and a chance to connect with fellow community members. Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, save the date – we can't wait to celebrate with you!
If you are interested in brainstorming ideas, organizing the event, and making our 50th anniversary a truly special occasion we hope you will consider joining our planning committee. Whether you're a longtime VHF member or new to the community, your voice and talents are welcome. |
Changes At VCU-HTC: Thank You, Valerie And Welcome Allyson! |
Thank you, Valerie and Welcome Allyson! Please join the VCU HTC in congratulating Valerie Cortez, DPT on her upcoming retirement, July 1, 2024. Valerie has been a physical therapist at VCU Medical Center for 28 years and has served as the HTC adult physical therapist since 2002. |
Community Conversations: Lauren Dunn |
VHF community member, VCU HTC social worker, and NBDF’s 2023 Social Worker of the Year Lauren Dunn was recently interviewed by fellow VHF and NBDF National Youth Leadership Institute (NYLI) member Paxton Mills in an installment of our interview series highlighting leaders across the bleeding disorders community, both locally and nationally. Read their conversation to learn more about Lauren’s journey finding a home in HTC social work and hopes for VHF as the organization evolves. |
Study Suggests Prophylaxis Can Mitigate Intracranial Hemorrhage Risk |
Results of a new study published in the Journal of Blood Medicine (JBM), indicate that people with hemophilia A (HA) who have been on a prophylactic treatment regimen have a reduced risk for intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). |
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