New Parent Network: Every Family Belongs

Join us for an opportunity to connect with other parents who have young children with a bleeding disorder in a supportive and
understanding environment!

During this session, we’ll explore what it means to be part of the bleeding disorders community while recognizing that every family’s journey is unique. Some parents in our community have lived through times when treatment options were far more limited, while today’s families have access to significant advances in care that have transformed outcomes and quality of life. Understanding these different perspectives can help you appreciate the progress that has been made while embracing your
own family’s experience with confidence and hope. Whether your child has had few bleeding episodes or has faced more challenges, your family’s story matters, and you belong in this community.

Childcare: Supervision and a meal for children will be provided in a nearby room. Siblings are included!

Overnight Accommodations: One hotel room will be provided per family, for Friday night.

Fall Program & Splash Lagoon: Stay for the Fall Program on Saturday and enjoy a day at Splash Lagoon Indoor
Water Park! The Hilton Garden Inn and the Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center (location for the Fall Program) are connected–no need to go outside! Learn more at: https://wpbdf.org/event/fall-program-2026/

To RSVP:

This event is specifically for families who have a child aged 7 and under who has a bleeding disorder. To register, email rsvp@wpbdf.org or call the Foundation office (724) 741-6160. The cutoff date to reserve a hotel room is September 1. The cost of the hotel room will be covered by the Foundation. However, you will be requested to provide a credit card upon hotel check-in, to cover any incidental charges, such as room service.

When you register, please provide the following information: your first and last name and the full name of other adult in your hotel room (if any), number of adults, number of children and their ages, and any food allergies or dietary restrictions.