Winning Spirit Newsletter Summer 2010

SENATOR GREENLEAF RECOGNIZED FOR SUPPORT OF HEMOPHILIA LEGISLATION
HARRISBURG, PA

On May 6th, members of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation presented Senator Greenleaf with an award at> his district office in Willow Grove for his support of HB 620, The Hemophilia Standards of Care Act. The Pennsylvania Senate also adopted a resolution sponsored by Greenleaf designating April as Hemophilia Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.

“I look forward to the final passage of HB 620 to preserve access to the medication and services for hemophilia patients,” said Senator Greenleaf. “Also, I believe that we must work to raise awareness about hemophilia to ensure that the disorder is understood by the general public and the needs of patients are considered.”

Post Note: HB 620, The Hemophilia Standards of Care Act awaits consideration in the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee. YOU CAN HELP BY E-MAILING OR CALLING Senator Pat Vance (Chair, Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee) and asking her to bring HB 620, The Hemophilia Standards of Care Act up for consideration in her committee RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TELL HER THIS IS URGENT!
EMAIL: VANCE@PASEN.GOV
PHONE: 717-787-8524