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Hemophilia Association of New Jersey
Hemophilia Association of New Jersey (HANJ) has been The association’s most popular program is its annual
serving the bleeding disorders community in the state Winter Membership Gathering. It usually takes place
since 1950. HANJ currently provides resources in February at iPlay America in Freehold, New
and programs for around 800 people, including Jersey, and brings out most of the community.
programs for men, women, children, families But in 2021, it was held over Zoom, as a two-
and clinicians. day event filled with activities, education and
opportunities for the community to connect.
“Our organization is unique in it has strong
advocacy roots that go back decades upon “The HANJ is proud to offer many longstanding
decades,” said Stephanie Lapidow, HANJ resources to our New Jersey community,”
executive director. “We really set the stage for Lapidow said. “As we move though this new
other local bleeding disorders organizations to digital space, we have learned new ways to reach
understand the impact of advocacy and how to do it.” our members. We have many new initiatives in store, so
stay tuned.”
Our organization is
unique in it has strong
advocacy roots that
go back decades
upon decades.
—Stephanie Lapidow
PROGRAMS FOR
• Men
• Women
• Children
• Families
• Clinicians
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