Join us for Food for Thought: an HASDC Educational Dinner. Our Educational Dinner Programs are open to all individuals with a bleeding disorder and their immediate family members living in HASDC’s service area.

DATE | TIME (Fecha | Hora)

Monday, March 3, 2025 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Seasons 52

Seasons 52
Napa Room
4505 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122

PARKING
Public parking in lot outside of restaurant. Make sure to get parking ticket validated inside restaurant.

PROGRAM LANGUAGE (Idioma del programa)

Presented in English | Presentado en ingles

TOPIC (Tema)

“Transforming Lives: Discover the Power of Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B”
Lived Experience Perspectives from Patients and Providers
This educational program offers you and your family members the opportunity to learn how HEMGENIX works, the process for treatment and how CSL Behring can best support your treatment decisions.

SPEAKERS (Presentadore)

Doris Quon, MD, PhD
Orthopedic Institute for Children Los Angeles

AGENDA (Agenda)

5:45 PM Arrive at Seasons 52/Check-In
6:00 PM Program Begins
8:00 PM Program Concludes

REGISTRATION (Inscripción)

Registration for this program is now closed.

Priority registration will be given to those with Hemophilia B.

Please note: if you are not currently in our database, you will receive an email to complete our Member Database form before your registration can be confirmed. 

WAITLIST POLICY

If you are registering and live outside of HASDC’s service area, you will be placed on a waitlist. If space is available, we will reach out to you via email to confirm registration for this event.

SPONSOR (Patrocinador)

Thank you to our sponsor for partnering with us to make this educational program possible.

Learn to better advocate for yourself personally, professionally and politically. Join us for our annual Advocacy Forum. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about what advocacy is, the importance of being a self-advocate, empowerment, how to politically advocate at the local, state and national levels and current state of health insurance in California.

This year’s event will include a session on Infusion Training provided by our local Hemophilia Treatment Centers! 

*Our programs and events are open to individuals with a bleeding disorder, carriers, immediate family members/caregivers living in HASDC’s service area.

DATE | TIME (Fecha | Hora)

Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Location: San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Venue: Kijamii Overlook (CLICK HERE FOR MAP)

San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027

Parking: Complimentary parking for ONE car per registered family.
Weather: Sunny/63 (please plan attire accordingly; venue is covered but has open walls)

CHILDCARE (cuidado de ni´ños)

Complimentary childcare will be provided for children ages 3-12 only. Children will participate in a tram tour. Young adults 13 and older are expected to participate in the educational program. Children under 3 are welcome to stay with their parents or please make alternate arrangements.

Please inform HASDC in advance if your child has any special needs (behavioral, educational, dietary, etc.) and we will do our best to make accommodations.

AGENDA

REGISTRATION (Inscripción)

Registration for this event is now closed.
We are unable to take late registration requests.

*WAITLIST
Please note: if you are registering and live outside of HASDC’s service area, you will be placed on a waitlist. If space is available, we will reach out to you via email to confirm registration for this event.

Please note: if you are not currently in our database, you will receive an email to complete our Member Database form before your registration can be confirmed. 

SPONSORS (Patrocinadores)

Thank you to our sponsors for making this program possible.

ABOUT WASHINGTON DAYS

The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation’s Washington Days is an opportunity for people affected by inherited blood disorders to advocate for issues that are important to them. We look forward to meeting with legislators and staff in person with hundreds of volunteer advocates across the United States to discuss issues important to our community.

THIS IS NOT AN HASDC PROGRAM; ALL EXPENSES MUST BE PAID ON YOUR OWN.

DATES

March 5-7, 2025 | Washington D.C.

VENUE

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

REGISTRATION

Please click here to visit NBDF’s website and review more information on how to register.

REGISTER TODAY

The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) will be holding their annual Symposium March 27-30, 2025 here in San Diego!

• Valuable educational sessions for severe, milds, rates and more.
• Rap sessions and information for men, women, parents, and Spanish-speaking community members.
• Explore the latest products, services, and technologies designed to make life with a bleeding disorder more manageable.
• Connect with friends, who are like family, and end with a fun Final Night Event!

THIS IS NOT AN HASDC PROGRAM; ALL EXPENSES MUST BE PAID ON YOUR OWN, NO SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE THROUGH HASDC.

DATES | LOCATION

March 27-30, 2025 | The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

CLICK HERE to view HFA Symposium’s agenda.

REGISTRATION

Registration is now open. Please note: childcare registration closes March 14, 2025.

If you need financial assistance to attend the HFA Symposium, you can refer to the Hemophilia Federation of America’s Scholarship page.

Join us for a special afternoon tea just for women and girls living with bleeding disorders. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of delicious treats, heartfelt conversations, and shared experiences in a supportive and welcoming space.

Dress on Theme: Feel free to wear something floral, pastel, or tea-party chic to match the cozy, elegant vibe of the afternoon!

Let’s connect, uplift, and empower each other—you are not alone, and your story matters. Our Educational Programs are open to all individuals with a bleeding disorder and their immediate family members living in HASDC’s service area.

Program Audience
This event is intended exclusively for women, girls, and individuals who have the capacity to menstruate. It serves as a respectful and affirming space to honor shared experiences, foster connection, and support collective empowerment.

DATE | TIME (Fecha | Hora)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Location: Westgate Hotel San Diego

Westgate Hotel San Diego
1055 Second Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101

PARKING
Pay on own: special Afternoon Tea valet parking price of $10 for three hours in hotel’s secure garage. Standard parking prices thereafter of $12 per hour.

PROGRAM LANGUAGE (Idioma del programa)

Presented in English | Presentado en ingles

TOPIC (Tema)

“Women’s Empowerment”
We will explore women’s awareness and advocacy, how bleeding disorders uniquely impact women’s health, and ways in which women function as caregivers for loved ones with bleeding disorders.

SPEAKERS (Presentadore)

Annabelle Garcia, MPH
Community Education Specialist, Takeda

AGENDA (Agenda)

11:00 AM Arrive at venue
11:30 AM Program Begins
2:00 PM Program Concludes

REGISTRATION (Inscripción)

Registration for this program is now closed.

Please note: if you are not currently in our database, you will receive an email to complete our Member Database form before your registration can be confirmed. 

WAITLIST POLICY

If you are registering and live outside of HASDC’s service area, you will be placed on a waitlist. If space is available, we will reach out to you via email to confirm registration for this event.

SPONSOR (Patrocinador)

Thank you to our sponsor for partnering with us to make this educational program possible.

Join us for Food for Thought: an HASDC educational program. Our Educational Programs are open to all individuals with a bleeding disorder and their immediate family members living in HASDC’s service area. 

DATE | TIME (Fecha | Hora)

Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 11:00AM – 1:00PM

LOCATION
Parc Bistro-Brasserie
2760 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103

PARKING
Street parking outside of restaurant.

PROGRAM LANGUAGE (Idioma del programa)

Presented in English | Presentado en inglés

TOPIC (Tema)

“Hemophilia A-Z”
Gain a foundational understanding of hemophilia. Explore what hemophilia is, its effects on the body, how to identify a bleed, and effective strategies for preventing and managing bleeding episodes.

“Importance of Muscoloskeletal Health”

SPEAKER (Presentador)

Annabelle Garcia, MPH
Community Education Specialist, Takeda

Dr. Hilda Ding
Rady Children’s Health HTTC

AGENDA (Agenda)

11:00 AM Arrive at Parc Bistro-Brasserie (please arrive on time)
11:15 AM Welcome & Program Begins
1:00 PM Program Concludes

REGISTRATION (Inscripción)

Registration for this program is now closed.

Please note: if you are not currently in our database, you will receive an email to complete our Member Database form before your registration can be confirmed. 

WAITLIST POLICY

If you are registering and live outside of HASDC’s service area, you will be placed on a waitlist. If space is available, we will reach out to you via email to confirm registration for this event.

SPONSOR (Patrocinador)

Thank you to our sponsor for partnering with us to make this educational program possible.

Join us for Food for Thought: an HASDC educational program. Our Educational Programs are open to all individuals with a bleeding disorder and their immediate family members living in HASDC’s service area. 

DATE | TIME (Fecha | Hora)

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM

LOCATION
Seasons 52
4505 La Jolla Village Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122

PARKING
Parking in lot outside restaurant. Make sure to validate your parking ticket inside the restaurant. Parking without validation will cost $2. HASDC will not be covering parking.

PROGRAM LANGUAGE (Idioma del programa)

Presented in English | Presentado en inglés

TOPIC (Tema)

“HEMGENIX: Steps to Treatment”
Join us for an informative presentation on gene therapy, covering the entire process from consultation to treatment. Hear firsthand from someone who has undergone this groundbreaking therapy for hemophilia B and get your questions answered!

CSL Advocate, Michael, will be joining to share his hemophilia B gene therapy experience!

SPEAKER (Presentador)

Amber Campbell, RN, BSN
Gene Therapy Team, CSL Behring

Michael
Patient Advocate, CSL Behring

AGENDA (Agenda)

6:00 PM Arrive at Seasons 52 (please arrive on time)
6:15 PM Welcome & Program Begins
8:00 PM Program Concludes

REGISTRATION (Inscripción)

Please note: if you are not currently in our database, you will receive an email to complete our Member Database form before your registration can be confirmed. 

WAITLIST POLICY

If you are registering and live outside of HASDC’s service area, you will be placed on a waitlist. If space is available, we will reach out to you via email to confirm registration for this event.

SPONSOR (Patrocinador)

Thank you to our sponsor for partnering with us to make this educational program possible.