As summer draws
to a close and the school doors open for the new school year,
GLHF would like to say THANK YOU to all our donors who enabled
us to keep our promise to the young bleeding disorders community
this summer.
With support from many donors, Great Lakes Hemophilia
Foundation sent 26 youth to camp this summer and awarded 4
educational scholarships to people heading to universities this
fall.
Camp is not only loads of fun, but also provides a great
learning experience and a safe environment for youth with
bleeding disorders to relax and enjoy traditional camp
activities.
Some campers and parents have this to say about the camp
experience:
“I learned a lot of different things about my health and
how to take care of my body. I met so many new people this year
made a bunch of new friends.” Sierra K., camper
“Thank you very much for the
campership for our son, Andrew. He is growing more independent
and has become more interested in learning to take control of
his condition through his camp experience. The bonding and
camaraderie the kids all share is wonderful to see. He is
keeping in touch with kids that share in his experience with
hemophilia which will last a lifetime.” Al & Jan S., parents of
a camper
GLHF scholarship recipients are all
looking forward to a year of studies, and are very grateful for
the financial assistance your support helps provide. One
scholarship winner shares his thanks:
“Since late June I have been attending
Marquette and have been adjusting to the hectic yet amazing
college life. My course of study is Clinical Lab Science. In my
junior year I hope to become a premed student. My long term goal
would be to become a Hematologist/Oncologist. I feel my purpose
in life is to help others with bleeding disorders.” Alex O.
Thank you again to all of our friends
and donors who make it possible for Great Lakes Hemophilia
Foundation to stay true to its mission to advance quality of
life for people with blood disorders.
WORKPLACE GIVING IS AN EASY WAY TO SUPPORT GLHF
As fall approaches, so too do United
Way and other workplace giving campaigns. If your workplace
offers this convenient method to make a charitable donation,
please consider designating your gift to Great Lakes Hemophilia
Foundation. Ask at your workplace for the Donor Choice form and
find Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation listed under the
Community Health Charities member organizations. Ask your co
workers, friends, and family members to designate a gift to GLHF
also. Many gifts make it possible to support Wisconsin families
coping with bleeding disorders.
If your workplace does not offer this payroll deduction
method of charitable giving, or if you prefer to make your gift
directly to GLHF, we can arrange monthly or quarterly payments
for you. Just call our office and speak to Maripat Monahan
(414-937-6783) to set up regular donation installments.
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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.
