Western PA Bleeding Disorders Foundation

Making PA a better place for those with bleeding disorders.

Applications Being Accepted for the 2019 Junior National Championship

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CSL Behring will be hosting the 2019 Gettin’ in the Game Junior National Championship the weekend of November 8-10, 2019, in Phoenix, Arizona. This will be CSL Behring’s 18th annual national competition.
Chapters throughout the U.S. have been invited to nominate two participants in either golf, baseball, or swimming. Nominees must be between the ages of 7 and 18 and must have a bleeding disorder. CSL Behring will sponsor each competitor and one accompanying adult, including airfare and hotel accommodations.

During the program, participants will have the opportunity to:
  • Take part in either golf, baseball, or swimming activities to learn the fundamentals and enhance their skills in that sport.
  • Learn about the importance of physical fitness in managing a bleeding disorder and receive instructions on proper stretching techniques and good athletic form.
  • Show off their golf, baseball, or swimming abilities in a national competition with fellow participants from around the country.
  • Connect and build relationships with fellow members of the bleeding disorders community by sharing their personal experiences with one another.
Applications must be postmarked or received via e-mail or fax by July 17, 2019. Late entries may not be accepted. Preference will be given to members who haven’t previously participated.
Application

Click here to download an application.

Questions
For questions or to request an application form by mail, please contact Janet Barone at 724-741-6160 or rsvp@wpcnhf.org.

By Kara Dornish

Kara is the Executive Director at WPCNHF and has been a part of the WPCNHF team since August 2013. Kara loves spending time outdoors hiking and exploring new places and trails with her son, Gus.

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