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Tis' the Season, Not just a holiday party!



Thank you Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California for another fun filled event. I was blessed with the opportunity to hang out with some incredible people at HFNC's 2015 Holiday Party and am still aglow from all the love and support I received. So much has changed in the last year and it all started with the same holiday party one year ago. It's amazing to believe that last year at this same time I was walking into that same building with the feeling of fear and loneliness. . . .This year I walked into that same room with excitement and hope for the future.




Last year when I attended one of my first local chapter events . . . The HFNC's 2014 Holiday party, I was a bit intimidated at first. . .But I was immediately embraced by the community with open arms and soon found out how important this community would be. . . to me and my family. It was there that I met a very incredible lady, that wouldn't take no for an answer, and encouraged us to go to our first Family Camp in January 2015. . . Which anyone who knows us, or has read An Unexpected Haven knows. . . changed our lives.



The feeling I have after going to events like these are indescribable. The love, the bonds and support I get while talking to other bleeder families brings a sense of calm over me, that I don't ordinarily feel. They understand your fears, embrace your nuances and place no judgement. I'm so grateful to have these events and to be surrounded by such inspiring people empowers me like I never could've imagined.

Last year, I wouldn't leave Scarlett's side, nor would she leave mine. This year, she was off at the craft table before we could even say hello and was running around with the other kids for the duration of the day. The children were entertained with endless Holiday Crafts, while I got to catch up with old friends and also make some new ones as well. Santa came and handed out presents to all the children,   we ate yummy treats and we got to honor some very important visionaries of the bleeder community. . . a truly spectacular day.






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Kari Peepe
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