Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida

Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida


Newsletter	Winter 2010

	Calvin Dawson Memorial Scholarship

The Calvin Dawson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Calvin Dawson, late Executive Director of the Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida . The scholarships are available for Florida residents with hemophilia, von Willebrands and other related hereditary bleeding disorders. The scholarships are intended to provide assistance for recent high school graduates pursuing a post-secondary education at a college, technical or trade school, or through other certification programs (following high school). Scholarships will be awarded based on merit, need, community service, and aspirations reflected in an essay. The deadline for accepting scholarship applications is April 30, 2010

YOU CAN DOWNLOAD A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION BY GOING TO
THE RESOURCE TAB ON THIS WEBSITE OR YOU CAN CALL 800-293-6527

	2010 Calendar of Events

Women and Bleeding Disorder Tea -

Grand Floridian Hotel, Orlando, Florida

But I don't have a bleed, Prophylaxis Educational Program -

April 24, 2010, Orlando Science Center 10:30 am Lunch is included and everyone gets to enjoy their day at the Orlando Science Center

Spring Walk for Bleeding Disorders -

Spring Walk, Saturday May 15, 2010. Al Lopez Park, Tampa, Florida

Camp Spirit Summer Camp Program -

June 21-26, 2010

8th Annual Theater Event -

Saturday, February 13, 2010 Featuring the Broadway Producation of the Phantom of the Opera, 6:00 pm at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Tickets are $125 each and includes a reception, charity sale and orchestra seating.

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About Us

The Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida, a Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation, has been helping people with bleeding disorders since 1996. We have helped the bleeding disorders community improve their quality of life by offering program and services to support healthier and more independent lives.

Our Mission
Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with related bleeding disorders and their families through education, information and referral services, advocacy and research.