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Friday, April 20 - Sunday, April 22, 2018
Registration Opens March 1, 2018Go to: www.hfmich.org/sfregister Registration closes March 30, 2018
Marriott Eagle Crest1275 S Huron St, Ypsilanti, Michigan
I love seeing my hemophilia family every year! ~ Young adult
“On behalf of the entire team at the Marriott Eagle Crest, please accept our appreciation for the chance to provide HFM’s SpringFest attendees with a first-class experience! We look forward to serving you all and exceeding your expectations.” ~ Tom Lamb, General Manager Marriott Eagle Crest
HFM’s SpringFest is our largest annual consumer education conference and is open to all Michigan individuals and families in the bleeding disorders community.
Please join us for this wonderful weekend filled with amazing speakers, the latest medical information and opportunities to connect and learn from people who bring their own unique wisdom and experiences of living with a bleeding disorder.
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Patrick James Lynch is an award-winning actor, director, producer, and host living with severe hemophilia A. As CEO of the digital content agency Believe Limited, Patrick is responsible for community programs such as “Powering Through,” “Stop The Bleeding!,” “The BloodStream Podcast,” and “The Teen Impact Awards.” Patrick is also the director of Bombardier Blood [2018], a feature-length documentary following mountaineer Chris Bombardier’s historic summit of Mount Everest.
Dr. Katherine High is a hematologist and was a professor at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania for 22 years. In 2014, Dr. High helped co-found a gene therapy company, Spark Therapeutics, where she currently serves as President and Head of R&D. In 2017, the FDA approved Spark Therapeutics’ Luxturna®, an AV vector for the treatment of a rare form of congenital blindness. Dr. High is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She has published over 200 scientific papers, and holds a number of patents related to gene therapy. Dr. High will share information regarding hemophilia treatment and gene therapy.
Chris Bombardier found the magical world of outdoor experiences after completing a degree in Biology, and ultimately decided to pursue his dream of climbing the Seven Summits. To make this dream a little more interesting, Chris also happens to live with the chronic medical condition hemophilia. Through his blog ‘Adventures of a Hemophiliac,’ Chris shares how he overcomes this challenge to pursue his dream. Chris recently completed his final climb of the Seven Summits, becoming one of only 450 people to ever complete this. Working with GutMonkey, he shares his passion with others living with chronic health conditions to empower them through experiential learning.
Meera Chitlur, M.D. is a practicing Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Detroit, MI. Dr. Chitlur graduated from Bangalore Medical College in 1992 and has been in practice for 25 years. She completed a residency at Henry Ford Health System. She currently practices at University Pediatricians Hematology/Oncology and is affiliated with DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan and DMC Harper University Hospital. Dr. Chitlur serves on the Medical Advisory Committee of the national Foundation for Women & Girls with Blood Disorders.
Annie Phillips, LMSW has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from DePaul University and completed her Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Michigan. Annie developed her passion for working with underserved communities while traveling and working abroad, specifically teaching in rural Korea for a year, following her undergraduate career.Annie currently works in The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic as thehemophilia and bleeding disorders social worker. She provides psychosocial support to patients and families who have chronic bleeding disorders.
Meet our Experts To see a complete list of our speakers, please go to hfmich.org/springfest
HFM’s SpringFest educational weekend is designed to support people with bleeding disorders, their caregivers and immediate family members (grandparents, parents, siblings and children).
Soaring Eagle
SpringFest Partner
Happy Camper
Friends of HFM Aptevo TherapeuticsCSL Behring
SpringFest FriendsOctapharmaPfizer Hemophilia
SpringFest Display Accredo Specialty PharmacyBayer HealthCareBioMarin PharmaceuticalCottrill’s Specialty PharmacyCVS Specialty PharmacyGrifols Matrix Health GroupSpark TherapeuticsUniversity of Michigan HomeMed
Special thanks to our sponsors!
HFM Programming Partner
As of publication date
Help us honor our loved ones who have passed
HFM (Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan) does not endorse any specific product or company.
Register at www.hfmich.org/sfregister by March 30, 2018
Contact Ashley Fritsch ([email protected] or 734.544.0015)• With questions or for help with registration• If you need help with transportation or financial assistance
One room overnight,
food & conference1-4 people
One room overnight,
food & conference5 people +
Commuter(No lodging)
Includes food & conference per person
Friday & Saturday nights (4/20 & 4/21) $110 $150
Saturday night only (4/21) $110 $150
Day only. Any portion of Friday, Saturday & Sunday
$30 per person
Best deal!
YOU can make a difference!
Your cost to attend
HFM greatly discounts this weekend so everyone is able to attend. Are you able to make a donation to help send a fellow community member to SpringFest or to help offset our costs? Thank you for your consideration and support.
HFM Programming Partners
We invite you to share one or two photos of your loved one who has passed due to bleeding disorders or related complications. We’ll include at least one image per personsubmitted, in a slide show created specially for HFM’s Memorial Room (open at SpringFest, Saturday 9am-4pm). Contact Shari Luckey at [email protected]
We need your photos!HFM’s SpringFest Memorial Room
HFM’s Direct Costs
To register onlineRegistration Opens March 1, 2018Go to www.hfmich.org/sfregister to register by 3/30 (Rooms are first come, first serve). To view our most current schedule, go to www.hfmich.org/springfest.
To register by phone
Friday, April 20, 2018 3pm Hotel check-in begins (Marriott Hotel lobby) 4-8pm SpringFest registration Select vendor tables open (Conference Center Atrium) 6:30-7:30pm Light dinner buffet (Ballroom) 7:30-9pm Keynote, Patrick James Lynch** Powering Through: An Inspiring Tale of Striving, Struggling, and Storytelling (Auditorium 1) 7-9pm Kids activities for ages 6+ (Auditorium 2) 9-11pm Industry Educational Suites Saturday, April 21, 2018 7-8am NEW Slow Flow Yoga 7:30-8:45am Breakfast (Ballroom) 8:45-9:15am Childcare drop off 9-10am Community Talks #1 Dr. Katherine High, M.D.** Spark Therapeutics: Pioneering studies of gene therapy for hemophilia patients 9am-4pm Event registration continues (Conference Room H) EXPANDED Memorial Room Join us to honor our loved ones who have passed. NEW Advocacy Action Booth Take action to support the bleeding disorders community NEW Bloodstream Media Booth via Believe Limited vendor Tables Open EXPANDED HFM Community Connection Room Meet fellow attendees for popcorn & conversation, or just relax! Learn how HFM is here to serve you. (Conference Room H) 10:15-11:45am Breakout Sessions #1 Topics include: Career planning; Spanish speaking session on bleeding disorders; Bullying; Genetic counseling; Medical updates from industry
10:15-11:45am Continued from first column Roundtables Distraction Therapy; IEP v. 504 plan; Ask The Nurse; Siblings; Mindfulness/Pain Management; Raising a child with Hemophilia/ VWD; How to Talk to Your HTC About Pain; BD 101; Transitions (not all topics at morning and afternoon Roundtables) 12-1pm Lunch (Ballroom) NEW Team Captain Lunch UNITE Walks 1:15-2:15pm Community Talks #2 Meera Chitlur, M.D.** Annie Phillips, LMSW** Women and Bleeding Disorders
Patrick James Lynch** “Stop The Bleeding” for parents 2:30-4pm Breakout Sessions #2 Topics include: Parenting with Hemophilia; PEP session and reception; VWD information and discussion; Policy impacting the bleeding disorders community; Medical updates from industry Roundtables: Distraction Therapy; IEP v. 504 plan; Ask The Nurse; Siblings; Mindfulness/ Pain Management; Raising a child with Hemophilia/VWD; How to Talk to Your HTC About Pain; BD 101; Transitions (not all topics at morning and afternoon Roundtables) 4:15-5:15pm Affinity Groups VWD; extended family/friends as caregivers; parents; rare bleeding disorders; spouse/partner only 5:15pm Adults pick up children & teens 5:30-6:15pm NEW HFM Membership meeting and reception 6:30-7:30pm Dinner (Ballroom) 7:30-9:30pm Family Evening Activity UNITE Walk Kick-off 9-11pm Industry Educational Suites
Here’s a peek at the weekend. We’ll continue to update details online. For the most current information, please visit www.hfmich.org/springfest
Sunday details on next panel
**See Bio on Meet our Experts page
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Dazzling Dave, national yo-yo master, travels the world teaching and entertaining kids of all ages with his yo-yos and spin tops. Kids and teens will be amazed and thrilled at this fun and special HFM evening. Other activities will be facilitated including camp games and arts and crafts. (Auditorium 2)
Ages 6-18
Saturday ~ 8:45am-5:15pm
Sunday, April 22, 2018 8-9am Buffet Breakfast (Ballroom) 9:15-10:15am Community Talks #3 Chris Bombardier** Stories of climbing five of the seven summits will inspire you to take steps toward your dreams. 10:30am-12pm Breakout Sessions #3 Sessions: Girl Talk for female teens; Challenges for men and boys with hemophilia; Medical updates from industry
10:30am-12pm Continued from first column Camp Roundtables: Ask a Medical Professional; Ask a Camper, Camp Activities; Parent Handbook; Getting Involved Outside of Camp; Camp Registration Process; Summer 2018 Camp Overview 12:15-1:45pm Lunch, Wrap-up & Raffles Must be present to win raffles and prizes. (Ballroom)
Drop off starting at 8:45am Pick up by 5:15pm On site at Eagle CrestElizabeth Ann Ballroom
Our youngest children will be cared for in the Elizabeth Ann Ballroom at the hotel by a dedicated group of staff. We will provide meals and snacks and a variety of age appropriate toys and play stations.
You are welcome to visit your child any time; you can take them with you for lunch or bring your lunch to the room to visit with them.
Parents gather with kids in atrium near Auditorium 1.Busses load starting at 8:45am and leave at 9:15am.
5:15pm Children return by bus to the same place. Adult pick-up outside Auditorium 1.
We have a fun day planned for the children including learning from a martial arts instructor, playing interactive games, bleeding disorder educational games with one of our nurses and a movie in the late afternoon.
Lunch and snacks provided!
Parents gather with kids in atrium near Auditorium 1.Busses load starting at 8:45am and leave at 9:15am.
5:15pm Children returnby bus to the same place. Adult pick-up outside Auditorium 1.
Chris Bombardier** of Gut Monkey will be leading our teens through an inspiring and fun interactive program.
Gut Monkey travels the countryencouraging individuals with chronic disorders to live their best lives.
Lunch and snacks provided!
Ages 0-4 Ages 5-12 Ages 13-17
Friday ~ 7-9pm
**See Bio on Meet our Experts page
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