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Family Education Day

Sunday, October 18, 2020
9:00 am3:00 pm
On Zoom. You can join by computer, tablet, or phone

THE POWER OF ADVOCACY
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.”- Maya Angelou.

Go here to attend: https://www.hemofoundation.org/fed-2020.html

Attending families can receive a $10 food voucher for each family member ($50 max).  Attending community members will also have an opportunity to enter a drawing for our for Amazon or Walmart gift cards.  

AGENDA
9:00AM VIRTUAL EXHIBITS OPEN

10:00AM VIRTUAL EXHIBITS CLOSE

10:15AM OPENING SESSION
HFNC welcome
Keynote addresses: Bill Robie, Government Affairs, NHF, Shellye Horowitz, HFNC Community Member and Advocate

11:00AM BREAK

11:15AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
* Self Care for Bleeding Disorders
* Cognitive Conversations for Patients and Caregivers
* Communicating with Providers
* Sharing Your Story: Advocacy for the Bleeding Disorder Community
* Spanish: Sharing Your Story: Advocacy for the Bleeding Disorder Community

12:00PM BREAK

12:15PM VIRTUAL EXHIBITS OPEN & COMMUNITY SESSIONS
* New Families
* Men’s Group
* The Female Factor
* Spanish

2:00PM VIRTUAL EXHIBITS CLOSE

2:15PM CLOSING SESSION
Kids Costume Parade
Volunteer Awards
Drawing

3:00PM End

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