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Arizona Bleeding Disorders is pleased to offer a Travel Scholarship Opportunity for an AZBD member family (up to 4 individuals) to attend the Hemophilia Federation of America Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 11th-13th.

It’s a great way to connect with your friends, get some of those hugs you’ve missed, attend valuable educational sessions, and enjoy the sights of Indianapolis! It’s one of the largest, family-friendly events for members of the bleeding disorders community, where you’ll find:

• Sessions on advocacy, pain management, addiction, parenting, women and girls, and more.
• Education for rares, milds, severes, and moderates in both English and Spanish.
• Rap sessions for blood sisters, blood brothers, families, Sangre Latina, milds, and spouses and partners.
• And an exciting Final Night Event!

Applications are due by January 29, 2024

Applicant family must be diagnosed with a bleeding disorder. If you have any questions, please call our office at (602) 955-3947. The selected family will be contacted and announced by February 9, 2024. The scholarship includes travel and hotel accommodations for four people. Additional members may attend but would not be covered by the scholarship.

Apply here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ek3bmnhp9fc1d587&oseq=&c=&ch=

Below is information regarding the HFA offered scholarships for Symposium attendees. Please make sure to read the criteria for below before applying. To apply, please register (here) and the scholarship form will be available as an “add-on option”.

GENERAL HOTEL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligible: Members of the bleeding disorders community coming as a general attendee.
Not eligible at this time: Exhibitors, medical personnel, industry professionals, and non-profit staff.
– This scholarship is for one (1) hotel room, for up to four (4) nights. Any additional nights or rooms will be on your own.
– First-time attendees receive priority. Previous attendees will be considered dependent upon space and availability.
– A maximum of 4 individuals per scholarship (One hotel room per family).
– This scholarship DOES NOT COVER registration fee(s), parking, or travel/flight.

INDIANA LOCAL HOTEL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligible: Members of the bleeding disorders community coming as a general attendee.
Not eligible at this time: Exhibitors, medical personnel, industry professionals, and non-profit staff.
– This scholarship is for one (1) hotel room, for up to four (4) nights. Any additional nights or rooms will be on your own.
– Must live a minimum of 45 minutes or more away from the JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel.
– A maximum of 4 individuals per scholarship (One hotel room per family).
– This scholarship DOES NOT cover the registration fee(s) or parking.

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