Community Days
Hemophilia Ontario offers several community days each year so that people living with bleeding disorders can come together as a community, get to know each other and support each other through shared experience.
Programs
Programs built around one fact: nobody should carry this alone.
Community days, an annual day for women with bleeding disorders, six camps, financial assistance for members, scholarships and the fundraisers that keep it all running.
Women With Bleeding Disorder Days
Women with bleeding disorders are a major priority for Hemophilia Ontario. Every year, a day dedicated to women with bleeding disorders: carriers of hemophilia, women living with von Willebrand Disease and women managing platelet function disorders.
Camps
Six camp programs for children, youth and families, including YMCA Camp Wanakita, Community Camp Weekend and Just the Dads Weekend.
Go to campsScholarships and Bursaries
The John Plater Scholarships are part of the organisation's program calendar, listed alongside camps and community days on the live site.
Fundraising
Working with Regional Councils and volunteers, Hemophilia Ontario plans annual fundraisers such as the Golf Tournament, the Zoo Walk and Pots and Wreathes.
Events Calendar
Programs, fundraisers and community dates are published on the organisation's events calendar on the live site.
Events on the live siteFinancial assistance
Up to $1,000 a year, for the costs care leaves behind
Financial assistance is available to Hemophilia Ontario members who demonstrate need, for expenses incurred in the care, treatment or prevention of a bleeding disorder. Requests must show they are directly related to a bleeding disorder, and some may need support from the applicant's treatment centre team.
$1,000Per affected member, per year
$600Gym membership coverage, per year
$49Medic Alert bracelet coverage
2 daysYou will be contacted within 2 business days to assess a request
Covered items include prescriptions not covered by OHIP, limited dental coverage, mobility devices such as braces, walkers, crutches and wheelchairs, orthotics, protective equipment for children and infants, limited physiotherapy, transportation costs such as parking passes, taxi chits and gas mileage, and supportive sports equipment with documentation from the treatment centre.
Requests over $1,000 are assessed case by case, with documentation and support from the clinic team. For financial assistance, contact Sarah Levy at slevy@hemophilia.on.ca or 647-354-5660.
Next step
Camps are where this community starts for most families
Read what the six camp programs actually offer, then talk to the team about the right fit.