Weekend Retreats

Weekend Retreats are the flagship program of the Central Ohio Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation.  We invest heavily in this area because our consumers have told us that while learning about their disorder is important, it’s even more important that the chapter provide them with a way to really connect with others.  Most individuals and families affected by a bleeding disorder don’t come across anyone else in their day-to-day life that also has that disorder.  What our weekend retreats do is bring these individuals and families together in an atmosphere that is comfortable and allows them to meet and get to know each other in meaningful ways.

Our retreats typically take place in Hocking Hills, far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  There are usually casual, but guided discussions amongst the participants, but there is also plenty of downtime for fun and relaxation.  We’ll usually plan some kind of adventurous outing as well.

Weekend retreats are specialized affairs targeting the following groups:

• First Step (Ages 0-9)
• Next Step (Ages 10-15)
• Stepping Out (Ages 16-24)
• Young Adults (Ages 25-40)
• Older Adults (Ages 41+)
• Women with Bleeding Disorders
• Families Ready to Learn Self-Infusion