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EXECUTIVE CORNER

Dear Friends, Assisting, educating, and advocating for the
Children need a father in their life, and with children with a bleeding disorder, bleeding disorders community since 1994.
it is even more important! Teaching lessons of responsibility, supporting a
child in all they do and setting an example of what a male role model should Volume 20 • Issue 2 • Summer 2019
be are all important.
When we started infusions, my wife took the lead, but I recall the day it EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
occurred to me during a drive to work: if something happened to my wife Board Chair • Josh Hemann
and she was unable to infuse, what would we do? How could I expect my
young daughter to infuse on her own and take responsibility, if I shied President & CEO • Kimberly Haugstad, MBA
away from my responsibility as a father? We continue to split the duties of
infusions, appointments and PRODUCTION TEAM
everything else that comes Editor • Emily Roush-Bobolz
along with having a bleeding Art Direction • Michael DeGrandpre
disorder. Design & Layout • Kristin Mitchell Design, Inc.
I feel a big part of my job is Copy Editor • Ann LeWalk, Kit Salisbury
to keep my children safe and Informative Communications Manager
managing their healthcare
is part of that role. Heather Kyle McKendall
and I encourage our children
to be active — to see the Contributing Writers
benefits of teamwork — but Andy Anderson, HFA Staff
more importantly teach the Emily Roush-Bobolz, HFA Staff
importance of being active. Martha Boria Negrón, HFA Staff,
Through Kinzie’s activities we Sarah Shinkman, HFA Staff,
have been able to teach important lessons about caring for her bleeding Dr. Carletha Gates, Guest Writer.
disorder. Not infusing can prevent her from doing what she loves and may
affect others at times, such as teammates or others counting on her. I am Contributing Photographers
lucky enough to help coach my children, as much as my schedule allows, Gina Richards, Kevin Daniels,
which has presented more opportunities to teach them.
Michael DeGrandpre
Josh Hemann
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Above: Board Chair Josh Hemann medical advice or engage in the practice of
with his family aboard the medicine and recommends that you consult
with your physician or local treatment center
U.S.S. Midway at this year's before beginning any form of treatment.
Symposium in San Diego.
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