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yeAr in revieW | SYMpoSIuM
i n collaboration with our 37 member organizations, hFA brought together
over 700 moms, dads, caregivers, spouses, siblings and stakeholders from all
across the United States to Dallas, Texas! Symposium offered two days of mul-
tiple breakout sessions, keynote speakers, special forums, industry updates
and receptions. Key sessions addressed a variety of issues ranging from physical
and mental healthcare, legislative and social advocacy and leadership. new to the
event in 2013, was a bike ride hosted by the texas irish cycling team, a Dallas
philanthropic riding group. the bike ride honored and increased awareness of
individuals with bleeding disorders.
HFA offered over 100 transportation and/or room scholarships to first time
attendees in 2013.
“Symposium was like
a big family reunion —
food, fun and fellowship
with a healthy dose of
education! It was great
seeing old friends and
making new ones, but the
knowledge gained from
world class speakers
was the greatest
benefit of all!”
— Brendan Hayes,
Texas Central Executive Director
i n collaboration with our 37 member organizations, hFA brought together
over 700 moms, dads, caregivers, spouses, siblings and stakeholders from all
across the United States to Dallas, Texas! Symposium offered two days of mul-
tiple breakout sessions, keynote speakers, special forums, industry updates
and receptions. Key sessions addressed a variety of issues ranging from physical
and mental healthcare, legislative and social advocacy and leadership. new to the
event in 2013, was a bike ride hosted by the texas irish cycling team, a Dallas
philanthropic riding group. the bike ride honored and increased awareness of
individuals with bleeding disorders.
HFA offered over 100 transportation and/or room scholarships to first time
attendees in 2013.
“Symposium was like
a big family reunion —
food, fun and fellowship
with a healthy dose of
education! It was great
seeing old friends and
making new ones, but the
knowledge gained from
world class speakers
was the greatest
benefit of all!”
— Brendan Hayes,
Texas Central Executive Director
