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-afd0be2fd16b0101d8926769343c7950@newenglandhemophilia.org DTSTART:20261107T140000Z DTEND:20261108T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260106T175400Z CREATED:20260106 LAST-MODIFIED:20260603 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:122 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:FallFest DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Registration” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:%23reg|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Agenda Overview” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:%23agenda|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Annual Awards” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:%23awards|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nEvery year, we host our annual meeting, called FallFest. At FallFest, there is wide-range of educational programming for adults, teenagers (13-18 years old), youth (6–12 years old), and childcare (0–5 years old). \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Explore Our Program” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newenglandhemophilia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Ffallfest_program_2025_FINAL1_compressed.pdf|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”Glossary of Medical Terms” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1f47ebE_SJnNVGcGHtZXD0ehnuEMFrSRJHrZASPdUeJI%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Speaker Biographies” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1-ks88kM-xx3uaV4rSlE5x7JZ9isnIB262Vt773XND3g%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”Ask A Question: Dismissed Movie” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FuuF3sWrWbNQxmMqw7|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”Ask A Question: Provider Panel” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2F8nLGNShSQJLxM46G6|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Travel Assistance” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newenglandhemophilia.org%2Fresources%2Ffinancial-assistance%2F100-for-100-miles%2F|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”See Our 2026 Events” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newenglandhemophilia.org%2Fcalendar%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Become A 2026 Member” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newenglandhemophilia.org%2Fsupport%2Fbecome-a-member%2F|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”Volunteer With NEHA” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newenglandhemophilia.org%2Fget-involved%2Fvolunteer-opportunities%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\nFallFest will be held from Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 8 at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT.\n\nWatch this video to learn more about FallFest.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/EySOF4YytVQ” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”agenda”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nAgenda Overview \n\nFriday, November 6 (Pre-Conference Activities)\n\n12 PM: NEBDAC Advocacy Stakeholder Meeting (invitation only)\n6 PM: Membership and Welcome Reception (optional)\n\nAll are invited to help us kick-off FallFest! Appetizers and a cash bar will be available. All 2026 Silver, Gold, and Platinum NEHA Members ( https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/support/become-a-member/ ) will be recognized during the reception.\n\n\n\n\nSaturday, November 7\n\n7:30 AM: Registration and breakfast begin.\n9 AM: Programming begins, featuring:\n\nPresentations by HTC medical providers on hot topics for the bleeding disorders community. Have your questions answered by providers in an open forum for patients and caregivers.\nInteractive keynote session.\nConnect with others experiencing similar circumstances during our rap sessions.\nFamily-friendly activity and dance party on Saturday Evening.\nChildcare, Youth & Teen Tracks featuring fun programming.\nLunch and dinner will be provided on Saturday.\n\n\n\n\nSunday, November 8\n\n8 AM: Breakfast begins.\n9 AM: Programming begins, featuring:\n\nNEHA Annual Meeting featuring an organizational update and what to expect in 2027.\nNew England Bleeding Disorders Advocacy Coalition (NEBDAC) presentation and advocacy recap. \n\n\n12:30 PM: FallFest ends.\n\n\nA detailed agenda will be shared with registered attendees. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nTravel and Accommodations \n\nHotel: We have secured a room block at the hotel for both Friday and Saturday evenings at $199 per night. Attendees can stay one or both nights. \n\nCommunity Members: Book your room here.\nIndustry Partners: Book your room here.\n\nThe last day to get this guaranteed discounted rate is October 10.\n\n\n\n\nHotel Scholarships: A limited number of hotel scholarships are available to 2026 NEHA Members who would not otherwise be able to afford a hotel room. To request a scholarship, please email Diane at dbruno@nehemophilia.org ( mailto:dbruno@nehemophilia.org ). Requesting a scholarship does not guarantee acceptance. If you receive a hotel scholarship for this event, you are ineligible to also receive travel assistance through our $100 for 100 miles program for this event.\nTravel Assistance: All NEHA 2026 members in need of financial assistance, who traveled more than 100 miles roundtrip to this event, are eligible for our $100 for 100 miles program. Funds for this program are limited. More details will be shared after the event.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”reg”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nRegistration\n\nThe event is free for any 2026 NEHA member.\nThe fee for non-members is only $10 per person.\n\nTo become a member, or to request a membership scholarship, please click here.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ffallfest-registration-1989707655158%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”awards”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nAnnual NEHA Awards\nEach year during FallFest, we present awards to leaders in the New England bleeding disorders community who have gone above and beyond and demonstrated commitment to our mission of providing education, support, and advocacy.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nThe following awards are given: Advocate of the Year, The Matty Vieira Service Award, New Family Engagement Award, The Spirit of Philanthropy Award, Volunteer of the Year Award, Champion of Healthcare Award, BLeader Teen Award.\nThe deadline to make a nomination is Wednesday, October 14.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Nominate A Leader Here” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FvviAyjrnJcpNKw6f7|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”12054,12053,12052,12051,12050,12055,12056″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” speed=”3000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nOur 2025 Award Recipients\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nCancellation Policy\n\nIf you cancel your registration within one week of the event or do not show up for the event, you will be charged a cancellation fee of $30 per person.\nPlease do not attend this event if you have tested positive for COVID-19, the flu, RSV, or have cold-like symptoms.\nIf you are sick or are experiencing a personal or medical emergency, please contact us to discuss: info@nehemophilia.org ( mailto:info@nehemophilia.org ).\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nEvent Sponsors\nWe are thankful to these companies for supporting this event:\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nPresenting Sponsors\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”11922″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4150″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5546″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”80″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nAdvocate Sponsors\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4348″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”9588″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10771″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11880″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11484″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4164″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11115″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/events/ff26/ LOCATION:625 N Rd, Groton, CT 06340 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/neha_FallFest_header_2026_1164x2200_BORDER-copy.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR