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IT TAKES A Harvey Gates Sr.
VILLAGE
AWARD Provided to an individual who goes above and beyond in uniting the

community and has demonstrated a unique ability to link those in need, from

the experienced bleeding disorder veteran to the newly diagnosed family.

For more than 30 years, Harvey Gates Sr. has been an active servant leader
in hemophilia and bleeding disorders communities throughout the country.
His visions are to unite and empower families and provide a platform for the
much-needed social support as families face the challenges of living with
a bleeding disorder. As a native Georgian, he knew of the gap in service for
the bleeding disorders community in his home state, and he endeavored to
do outreach to bridge the gap and meet the needs of the Georgia bleeding
disorders community, co-founding United Hemophilia Foundation in 2016.

His fervor is also driven by the tragedy that struck the community in the
1980s, which resulted in the death of his father-in-law, mother-in-law, and
a nephew due to hemophilia related complications. Since that time, he has
worked to highlight awareness and to ensure access to quality healthcare to
those affected by Hemophilia.

Laveane Lovelady

Rich Pezzillo In recognition of special,
behind-the-scenes volunteer work.
For extraordinary
and inspirational HFA is pleased to honor Laveane Lovelady
service via one’s
professional work with this award in recognition of dedicated
or volunteer service,
in memory of Ron service on the committee for HFA’s Helping
Neiderman.
Hands Program. Laveane volunteered

countless hours over the course of many

years during her time on the committee.

Rich Pezzillo, Executive RON NEIDERMAN Her empathy,
Director of the New HUMANITARIAN
England Hemophilia compassion
Association, goes AWARD
and advocacy

for the bleeding

above and beyond for disorders

the bleeding disorder community

community. Rich does was integral

everything in his power to help community to the Helping

members from feeling alone. Whether it’s lunch Hands Program

with a new family or a game of corn hole with in providing

a shy child at Family Camp, Rich makes every support to our

single person he meets feel important. From most vulnerable

New Family and Spanish Heritage weekends, community SPECIAL
members.
to Couples Retreats and Family Camp, Rich
SERVICE
has made sure that his community has the
RECOGNITION
programs and services they need to thrive.

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