FallFest
Every 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).
FallFest will be held from Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 8 at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT.
Watch this video to learn more about FallFest.
Agenda Overview
- Friday, November 6 (Pre-Conference Activities)
- 12 PM: NEBDAC Advocacy Stakeholder Meeting (invitation only)
- 6 PM: Membership and Welcome Reception (optional)
- All are invited to help us kick-off FallFest! Appetizers and a cash bar will be available. All 2026 Silver, Gold, and Platinum NEHA Members will be recognized during the reception.
- Saturday, November 7
- 7:30 AM: Registration and breakfast begin.
- 9 AM: Programming begins, featuring:
- Presentations 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.
- Interactive keynote session.
- Connect with others experiencing similar circumstances during our rap sessions.
- Family-friendly activity and dance party on Saturday Evening.
- Childcare, Youth & Teen Tracks featuring fun programming.
- Lunch and dinner will be provided on Saturday.
- Sunday, November 8
- 8 AM: Breakfast begins.
- 9 AM: Programming begins, featuring:
- NEHA Annual Meeting featuring an organizational update and what to expect in 2027.
- New England Bleeding Disorders Advocacy Coalition (NEBDAC) presentation and advocacy recap.
- 12:30 PM: FallFest ends.
- A detailed agenda will be shared with registered attendees.
Travel and Accommodations
- Hotel: 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.
- Community Members: Book your room here.
- Industry Partners: Book your room here.
- The last day to get this guaranteed discounted rate is October 10.
- Hotel 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 [email protected]. 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.
- Travel 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.
Registration
- The event is free for any 2026 NEHA member.
- The fee for non-members is only $10 per person.
- To become a member, or to request a membership scholarship, please click here.
Annual NEHA Awards
Each 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.
The 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.
The deadline to make a nomination is Wednesday, October 14.
Cancellation Policy
- If 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.
- Please do not attend this event if you have tested positive for COVID-19, the flu, RSV, or have cold-like symptoms.
- If you are sick or are experiencing a personal or medical emergency, please contact us to discuss: [email protected].
Event Sponsors
We are thankful to these companies for supporting this event:
Presenting Sponsors
Advocate Sponsors
