Community

Programs

You Belong Here

Our signature events and programs are at the heart of how we connect, educate, and support the bleeding disorders community. Throughout the year, we offer opportunities for individuals and families to build relationships, access trusted information, and engage in meaningful experiences designed to promote health, confidence, and community. Whether you are looking to learn, connect, or get involved, these programs are created with you in mind.

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Signature Events and Programs

Adult Retreats

Rejuvenating weekend retreats with a focus on community building, education, and time to gather and share with other people who encounter similar challenges. These retreats are open to adults age 21 and up with inherited bleeding disorders and/or to adults whose lives are impacted by a bleeding disorder (i.e. caregivers, spouses, immediate family members).

Advocacy Training

This is your chance to be heard – join constituents from the Virginia Bleeding Disorders Foundation (VABDF) and Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area (HACA) and learn the power of your story! Advocacy Training is an opportunity for people affected by inherited bleeding disorders in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive updates on current issues on both the federal and state levels, as well as time to review and rehearse talking points.

Annual Meeting

VABDF’s Annual Meeting brings together the inherited bleeding disorder community to share information on a wide variety of topics including advocacy, general health and wellness, and recent treatment developments. It is a great opportunity for networking and support for individuals and families.

Camp Youngblood at Camp Holiday Trails

A week-long overnight camp at Camp Holiday Trails (CHT) in Charlottesville, VA, for children ages 7 – 17 with inherited bleeding disorders, their siblings, and children of members of the inherited bleeding disorder community that reside within the Virginia Bleeding Disorders Foundation (VABDF) or Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area (HACA) coverage area. Kids enjoy a week of learning through traditional camp experiences with others who are faced with similar challenges and shared stories. Learn more about Camp Youngblood and apply →

Educational Dinners

These dinners are a series of educational presentations hosted at restaurants around the Commonwealth. Facilitators are clinicians, national advocates, and industry experts. Educational dinners enable those affected by inherited bleeding disorders to connect with people from their local community, as well as learn about a range of relevant topics.

Fall Community Education Weekend at Great Wolf Lodge

The VABDF Fall Community Education Weekend at Great Wolf Lodge will provide consumers with the opportunity to learn more about new and current treatment options, access to care issues, and other medical/health-related topics.

New Family Education and Support

A program designed to support families of infants and young children with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders with community connection and education. This program is for families with children who have been diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder in the last 7 years.

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Become a Sponsor

Email info@vabdf.org or call 804-740-8643 for more information.

Community

VABDF builds community by strengthening relationships and offering support through numerous programs.

Get Involved

Ways to support the bleeding disorder community in Virginia:

Make a donation
Join The Hope Society: Become a monthly donor — no amount is too small — and help sustain our programs all year long.
Spread Awareness by following and engaging with our social media channels, share our educational posts, or start your own Facebook Fundraiser to benefit VABDF.
Become a Sponsor: Email info@vabdf.org for more information.
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Guidelines

2026 VABDF Behavior Guidelines