Special programs of the BDFW

Annual Meeting

Registration will be posted soon
April 26, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 P.M. - Location TBA

Come and join others who are affected by a bleeding disorder. Sessions include: coping with a bleeding disorder, John Jared from HHS and As the Doc’s. There are fun programs for the teens/children to participate in: Knight’s Crossing and Ziggy’s games and activities.

To register please contact BDFW at 206.533.1660

Women and Girls’ Retreat

In May 2007 women and girls from all over Washington came together for a weekend of education, relaxing, fun and networking. Educational topics included nutrition, von Willbrands 101 and communicating effectively with medical providers. The girls had a wonderful time, enjoying a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, networking, arts and crafts

Information will be posted soon for 2008 Women and Girl’s Retreat

Sponsored by:
CSL Behring

Men and Boy’s Fishing Adventure

Men & Boy’s came together in 2007 for two events. In July they united for a three hour salmon adventure on a fishing charter. In late December they united again at the EMP – Sci-Fi museum were they shared their stories and enjoyed the venue.

Check back for updates.

Sponsored by:
Wyeth, Baxter, Bayer

Emergency Assistance

BDFW’s Emergency Assistance program is to support community members who are experiencing financial hardship. The program is set up to assist individuals/families affected by a bleeding disorder and is in need assistance with electric, food, medical or other critical needs.

All requests are reviewed by the BDFW’s Emergency Assistance Committee.

Sponsored by:
Hemophelia Health Services, CVS Caremark.

Family Activities

This year the BDFW was able to conduct two family outings during the 2007. One family outing, Mini Put Put was held June 2007. The second family outing was held in August at Bullwinkles Family Fun Center

Holiday Party

Families and individuals came together to share the holiday season in December. Participants enjoyed networking, lunch, visit from Santa Claus, holiday arts and crafts. Snow was provided by Mother Nature for the young at heart.

Sponsored by:
Bayer, FSN, Baxter, Hemophelia Health Services, CVS Caremark.

Holiday Giving

The Holiday Giving assists families who are experiencing a financial hardship during the holiday season.

Applications are reviewed by the BDFW’s Emergency Assistance Committee.

Sponsored by:
Hemophelia Health Services, CVS Caremark, FSN.

Women and Girl’s Day at The Pacific Northwest Ballet

December 8, 2007 twenty women and girls enjoyed the Pacific Northwest Ballet performance of the Nutcracker. The young and young at heart were thrilled with ballet’s costumes and performance.

Sponsored by:
Specialty Therapeutic Care