BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.3.1//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/ X-WR-CALNAME:New England Hemophilia Association X-WR-CALDESC:New England Hemophilia Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-5afd3bb639c0920782586a9843ee0785@newenglandhemophilia.org DTSTART:20250305T050000Z DTEND:20250308T050000Z DTSTAMP:20241030T015900Z CREATED:20241029 LAST-MODIFIED:20250114 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:31 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Washington Days DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe National Bleeding Disorders Foundation ( https://www.hemophilia.org/ ) (NBDF) will host their annual Washington Days ( https://www.hemophilia.org/events/washington-days ) advocacy event in Washington, D.C. from Wednesday, March 5 to Friday, March 7.\nThis event is an excellent opportunity for you to share your story with your elected officials and their staff while also asking for them to support policies that are important to our community. First-time attendees are paired with seasoned advocates to help every step of the way! This is always a great way to meet other advocates in our community from around the country. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nTravel Scholarship Information\n\nWe are seeking one individual or family from each New England state to attend Washington Days.\nEach individual or family will be awarded a scholarship that includes two (2) night hotel accommodations and a travel stipend to travel to and from Washington, D.C.\nOnly one person from each family needs to apply for this scholarship. \nPriority will be given to those that have not received a scholarship before.\n\nApplications were accepted until Friday, January 3, 2025. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nTravel Scholarship Information\n\nWe are seeking one individual or family from each New England state to attend Washington Days.\nEach individual or family will be awarded a scholarship that includes two (2) night hotel accommodations and a travel stipend to travel to and from Washington, D.C.\nOnly one person from each family needs to apply for this scholarship. \nPriority will be given to those that have not received a scholarship before.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nNew Application Process for 2025\nNBDF has announced changes to their Washington Days registration process, including a shortened deadline and limited spots for each state, since Washington Days is expected to fill quickly.\n\nAnyone residing in New England who is interested in attending this event must submit an application to NEHA, by clicking below.\nIf you are in need of a financial assistance travel scholarship, you can indicate that when applying through the form below.\nIf you are able to pay for your own travel and accommodations, you can indicate that when applying through the form below.\n\nAll applications are due by Friday, January 3 at 11:59 PM.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Apply Here” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fwashington-days-application-registration-1085313093679%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator||target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text]Please note: This is just an application. Submitting this does not guarantee that you will be selected or allowed to attend this event. Space is limited. Please do not make travel arrangements on your own before hearing from NEHA.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/events/washington25/ LOCATION:400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot-2023-12-13-085948-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR