Join us for a race the entire family can enjoy!  Run a 5K course, walk a quick one mile route, or cheer on the kids as they compete in the Monster Dash, a 100 yard fun run for ages 12 and under. Costumes are highly encouraged and you won't want to miss the pre-race Halloween party with a DJ, food, and more!

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5K |$30      Junior 5K | $15      Fun Walk | $10

Pat DeRatto | VHF Member

Did you know that you have a story to tell?  Each of us in the Bleeding Disorder Community has a story, an important story.  On Thursday, September 14th, 25 members gathered at the Hard Shell Restaurant in Chesterfield, for dinner and a course in how to tell your story presented by Marvin Poole, Senior Manager, US Patient Advocacy, Shire. With the policy issues facing our community, letting our legislators know what we need is essential. Although you may not think your story is powerful, it is more amazing than you realize. When telling your story, stick to the truth. Use your emotions and don't be afraid to share an unexpected story. Be sure to use language that your audience understands letting them know how it affects your family. Although it may feel silly, practice your story. It is very easy to get tongue tied when trying to explain to someone new how bleeding disorders affect your life and family. Having your story prepared and ready to go will allow you to jump into action when called upon. Grass-root efforts have long been effective in shaping public policy, especially with relation to health care and the issues we face. In short, know your story, practice it and be ready to share it. You and your story count. Thank you to our sponsor Shire.

Sabrina Adams | VHF Member

On Wednesday, September 27th, VHF held a Women's Night out in Carytown. The evening included a food tour with River City Food Tours and an educational presentation "Insights on Healthcare Changes and Reimbursement " facilitated by Lynne Szott, National Reimbursement Manager at CSL Behring. The food tour started at Can-Can Brasserie with frites (French fries) and mussels. Other restaurants on the tour were 10 Italian Café, Home Sweet Home, Xtras, and the Tottering Teacup. My favorite stop was at Home Sweet Home where I enjoyed a yummy homemade tomato soup with a grilled cheese made with mac 'n cheese and brisket. The final stop of the food tour was the Tottering Teacup. There we were given a presentation regarding the Affordable Care Act. The presentation gave pertinent information about the law and key insights on getting and keeping medical insurance for young adults. A good time was had by all.  Thank you to our sponsor CSL Behring.

VHF is pleased to offer Educational Scholarships for National Meetings. National Meetings enable our community to come together and exchange information on a wide variety of topics, from the basics of diagnosis to the most relevant developments in treatment and technology.

Music for the Cause is holding it's first ever National Songwriting Contest and it's FREE to enter for those that have a bleeding disorder! There are two contests - one specifically for the bleeding disorder community and one for the general public. Both contests have a Grand Prize of $5000 and a chance to record in California! Go HERE to learn more.