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-64f9a0beee3172d3d3c779770cfbf057@newenglandhemophilia.org DTSTART:20260726T120000Z DTEND:20260726T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260313T125200Z CREATED:20260313 LAST-MODIFIED:20260603 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:130 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Education Day & Funtown Splashtown DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nOn Sunday, July 26, we are hosting a day of fun, connection and education for families in our community. Educational Sessions will take place at the Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks in Portland, ME before attendees enjoy the afternoon nearby at Funtown / Splashtown USA ( https://funtownsplashtownusa.com/splashtown-water-park/ ) in Saco, ME.\nThe goal of this event is to provide early education, practical resources, and supportive connections for families who are new to the bleeding disorders community, particularly those with young children or a recent diagnosis. The events also bring the broader community together to share information about treatment options and build meaningful relationships with other families, partners, and care providers.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text css=””]\nAgenda Overview \n\nPart I: Educational Sessions\n\nStart: Families should arrive at 7:30 AM.\nFood: Breakfast will be provided on Sunday morning.\nAgenda: During the morning, attendees will participate in roundtable discussions and educational sessions.\nEnd: Programming will conclude at 12 PM.\n\n\nPart II: Funtown / Splashtown USA\n\nAfter sessions end, attendees will receive admission tickets to Funtown / Splashtown USA.\nThe amusement park is a roughly 20-minute drive from the hotel.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text css=””]\nAgenda Overview \n\nPre-Event: Saturday, July 25 – New Families Welcome Event (New Families Only)\n\nBefore the main programming begins on Sunday, we will host a special New Families welcome event at the hotel on Saturday evening\nIntended Participants: Only families with children under age 10 who have a bleeding disorder are invited to attend Saturday evening.\nAgenda:\n\nFamilies should arrive at 5 PM on Saturday.\nEducational sessions will focus on caring for preschool and school-aged children, including advocacy in school settings, along with facilitated small-group discussions.\nProgramming will conclude at 8:30 PM.\n\n\nFood: Dinner will be provided on Saturday evening.\nHotel: These new families will receive hotel accommodations at the Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks for Saturday evening, at no cost to them.\n\n\n Part I: Sunday, July 26 – Educational Sessions (All Community Members)\n\nAll members of our community are invited to attend on Sunday.\nAgenda:\n\nFamilies should arrive at 7:30 AM on Sunday.\nCommunity members will participate in roundtable discussions and educational sessions.\nProgramming will conclude at 12 PM.\n\n\nFood: Breakfast will be provided on Sunday morning.\n\n\nPart II: Sunday, July 26 – Funtown / Splashtown USA (All Community Members)\n\nAfter sessions end, all attendees who participated in the educational sessions on Sunday morning will receive admission tickets to Funtown / Splashtown USA.\nThe amusement park is a roughly 20-minute drive from the hotel.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”hotel”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text css=””]\nAccommodations\n\nThis event is intended to be a one-day program. All programming will take place on Sunday.\nHotel: For those traveling a far distance, we have secured a room block at the hotel for Saturday evening at the rate of $259 per night. \n\nClick here to reserve your room.\nThe last day to get this discounted rate is Thursday, June 25.\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.\n\nTo request a scholarship, please email Diane at dbruno@nehemophilia.org ( mailto:dbruno@nehemophilia.org ). Requesting a scholarship does not guarantee acceptance.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”register”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text css=””]\nRegistration\n\nThe event is free for any 2026 NEHA member ( https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/support/become-a-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[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Feducation-day-funtown-splashtown-registration-1986936029150%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text css=””]\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.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nEvent Sponsors\nWe are thankful to these companies for supporting this event:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11922″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”5825″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_single_image image=”4350″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”5546″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_single_image image=”11967″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”7491″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/events/fam26-north/ LOCATION:200 Sable Oaks Dr, South Portland, ME 04106 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Riptide1-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR