The Hemophilia Foundation

At the May 29^th meeting Eric Tindall introduced us to the Hemophilia Foundation and speakers Ann LeWalk and Tim Wicks. Tim and Ann educated us on hemophilia and the great program available for kids and adults. Hemophilia has in the past been called the bleeding disease and until recently those afflicted with the disease had a very limited lifestyle. Now with current research and discoveries people who are diagnosed with hemophilia can take a clotting factor that replaces the missing factor in their blood and can have a very active lifestyle.

 

Along with this new discovery the Hemophilia Foundation provides information on the disease, counseling and financial aid and a camp for people with bleeding disorders. This camp has 3 levels for different age groups. The first camp is Camp Bold Eagle for ages 6-10. Eagle Outpost is for campers ages 11-13 and Eagle Expedition is for campers 13 and older. The emphasis at these camps is on what the campers can do. Activities include encouraging the campers to do a wide variety of things, make new friends who they can learn from and within a safe and friendly atmosphere. The campers learn vital skills about how to manage their disease. Returning campers graduate thru the various levels and can even participate in a seven day Eagle Expedition!

 

For further information on the Camp and the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan please go to their website at: http://hfmich.org