Hearts for Hemophilia
We had a great time at Hearts for Hemophilia, held on February 21, 2009 at the Providence RECenter in Falls Church, VA.
Chad Brown , National Wakeboard Champion and person affected with a bleeding disorder, presented his program, Share Our Strength. He and his personal trainer, Chris Maiorano, also taught adaptive exercises to help rehab from bleeds, both in water and on land, using items from around the house. Chad also shared pictures and videos of his wakeboarding experiences. Carolyn Francis, Nurse Coordinator at the Georgetown Hemophilia Treatment Center, shared exercises and advice on selecting the right sport for yourself. We were fortunate to have such knowledgeable speakers at our event.
We also had a special guest visit us while he is on a brief vacation from the North Pole. He had a small gift for each child attending the event. We also enjoyed an old-fashioned cake walk with cakes donated by our attending families.
We gratefully acknowledge and thank Novo Nordisk, Factor Support Network Pharmacy and MedPro RX for sponsoring this event.