Every year, we host our annual meeting, called FallFest. At FallFest, there is wide-range of educational programming for adults, teenagers (13-18 years old), youth (6–12 years old), and childcare (0–5 years old).

Schedule:

November 8, 2024

Pre-Conference Activities

12 PM: NEBDAC Advocacy Stakeholder Meeting (invitation only)

6 PM: Membership and Welcome Reception (optional)

All are invited to help us kick-off FallFest! A

November 9, 2024

8 AM: Registration and breakfast begin.

9 AM: Programming begins, featuring:

- Presentations by HTC medical providers on hot topics for the bleeding disorders community. Have your questions answered by providers in an open forum for patients and caregivers.

- Meet the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation’s (NBDF) new CEO, Phil Gattone, and hear updates from the national organization.

- Interactive keynote session on understanding potential with Pat Torrey from GutMonkey.

- Connect with others experiencing similar circumstances during our rap sessions.

- Family-friendly activity and dance party on Saturday Evening.

- Childcare, Youth & Teen Tracks featuring fun programming by Believe Limited and other local organizations, along with activities by our Camp Counselors. Attendees will also enjoy a field trip to nearby museums to explore everything from science and art to the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss

- Lunch and dinner will be provided on Saturday.

November 10, 2024

8 AM: Breakfast begins.

9 AM: Programming begins, featuring:

- Presentations on transitioning for kids, young adults, and adults.

- NEHA Annual Meeting featuring an organizational update and what to expect in 2025.

- New England Bleeding Disorders Advocacy Coalition (NEBDAC) presentation and advocacy recap.

12 PM: FallFest ends.

Date: November 9 - 10, 2024

Location:

Sheraton Springfield Hotel - 1 Monarch Place Springfield, MA 01144

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