A
Note from the Executive Director
2010 - A Year in
Review
Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation
Headline
News - November 2010
Mary Anne
Schall
with
Thanksgiving and the start of the
holiday season only weeks away, it
seems appropriate to pause and
celebrate the love of family, the
warmth of friendships, and the
blessings of the past year. It’s
also time to reflect on 2010 – to
celebrate the successes and review
the challenges.
For Great Lakes Hemophilia
Foundation, 2010 was a year of
success and transition. The year
closed with GLHF executive director,
Sandra Lampman, stepping down. The
programs and events of the past year
are a testament to the plans she
implemented during her tenure.
It is my privilege to report that in
2010 over 300 individuals
participated in GLHF’s advocacy,
education, networking, and exercise
programs, over 50 individuals were
supported through the Patient
Financial Assistance program, 26
youth attended camp through the GLHF
campership program, and another 7
individuals received scholarships to
advance their education.
In 2010, GLHF launched its first
edition of the web-based newsletter.
Electronic newsletters now bring
current bleeding disorder
information and programming updates
to over 900 individuals. This coming
December will mark the inaugural
podcast of the GLHF web-library. The
podcasts will allow families across
the state to view relevant
educational programming from the
comfort of their homes.
As we look ahead to 2011, GLHF is
committed to finding innovative ways
to support the needs of the bleeding
disorders community. We’ve planned
an exciting array of services that
will include our first-ever Family
Camp, an expanded WI Bleeding
Disorders Conference, and a return
to the capitol in Madison for Blood
Disorders Day.
Having served GLHF for almost 20
years, it is a privilege to be
stepping in as Interim Director to
work with the dedicated GLHF staff
and Board of Directors to strengthen
services and provide a powerful
voice of advocacy to the bleeding
disorders community. Thank you for
your continued support of GLHF and
warm wishes for health and happiness
in 2011.
The material provided in Headline
News is for your general information
only. GLHF does not give medical
advice or engage in the practice of
medicine. GLHF under no
circumstances recommends particular
treatment for specific individuals,
and in all cases recommends that you
consult your physician or treatment
center before pursuing any course of
treatment.
