Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation

Here’s what’s coming up in 2010!

Bowling for Fun, Saturday February 27th!
Dust off those bowling shoes and meet us at Thunderbird Lanes in Northeast Philadelphia on Saturday, February 27, 2010! Bowling, pizza, prizes and more! For registration forms, contact the DVC office: 215-885-6500 or request by e-mail: kimb@hemophiliasupport.org

Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, Saturday, April 10th!
The DVC Ladies’ Committee has planned a very special day to raise needed financial support for the Chapter. This event will be held at the Drexelbrook in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. Our special guest will be Alba Martinez, former President and CEO of United Way SEPA!

CEO Teen Day, Saturday, April 17th!
Careers, Education and Opportunities is a special one-day interactive leadership workshop that helps teens and young adults make choices and does it all with humor and fun! Space is limited to 30 attendees. Call the DVC office for more information, or to register.

Women’s VWD Retreat, April 23 rd -25th!
This weekend retreat for women in families affected by von Willebrand Disease is a gentle break from our hectic lives. Held at the ACE Conference Center in LaFayette Hill, PA, this educational weekend is open to 40 women, ages 18 and up! For more information or to register, call the DVC office: 215-885-6500!
Check out the Chapter Calendar to see additional events for 2010!

Here’s what’s been happening!!

Ricoh Americas Corporation Philadelphia Marketplace Corporate Office Annual Golf Fundraiser, October 13th!
The DVC was the beneficiary of this event, in honor of Tristan Herren! With the support of the local corporate employees and the local Audubon sales office, $670 was donated to the Chapter. Thanks to the Herren’s, Denna Yeager and to Ricoh Americas Corporation! A heartfelt thanks from the Chapter!

NHF Annual Golf

DVC Annual Family Holiday Party, Saturday, December 5th!
Kody and Santa greeted children and their families for a day of fun and special holiday treats at Alumni Hall, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital!! Check out the pictures! We had a blast! Thanks to Kim Bayer and her elves for doing such a great job!

Marco’s Race for a Cure, Saturday, October 17th! This 5K Run and Family Fun Walk was held in Bangor, PA. The weather wasn’t perfect, but the event was! A great big “thank you!” to Chris and Dana Marozzi, their family and committee, who worked so hard to make this day such a success for the DVC, in honor of Marco, of course!!

JNC I Can Run Race, Saturday, November 7th! Another wonderful 5K Run and Half Mile Children’s Run to benefit the DVC!! This event was held at Philadelphia Sports Club, Chalfont, PA! Thanks to Scott Tutton and PSC for their wonderful efforts that raised money for the Chapter’s Patient Services Program!! Thank you! Thank you!

I Can Run Race

The “Roaring 20’s” Fall Gala, Friday, October 23rd!
This beautiful night was held at the Hilton Hotel, City Avenue! Again this year, co-chairs Jim and Lynn Lindquist and their wonderful committee did a fantastic job. A spectacular evening for the Chapter, for sure! Thanks, as always, to the many people who worked so hard and to those who attended in support of the Chapter!

Five Below Days, December 12th and 13th!
A percentage of purchases made at “Five Below” by holiday shoppers at Montgomeryville, Willow Grove, Feasterville and Franklin Mills locations was donated to the DVC! A great big “thank you” to our wonderful volunteers who stood in the cold to help make a difference in the lives of local people affected by bleeding disorders!

Winning Spirit Newsletter Winter 2010

Chapter Happenings