Join us for an exciting, active evening of pickleball! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, this event is welcoming to all. The event will include food, equipment, a lesson, and time to get out on the courts! This event is presented by Octapharma, Pharma Fusion, and Medexus and we are thankful for their generous support to bring together the community.

Join us for an incredible experience, whether you're a seasoned skier/snowboarder or stepping onto the slopes for the first time! For just $50, registered individuals will receive a lift ticket, rentals, and breakfast. Lessons are available at an additional cost of $25 per participant. Embrace the beauty and adventure the mountains offer and seize this opportunity. The program will kick off at 8:00 AM with breakfast followed by lessons starting at 9:00 AM. It's been a dry winter in the city so far so escape to the mountains to get in the winter spirit. This event is open to community members ages 4 and above.

Please bear in mind: Rentals and lift tickets are available to those living in a household with a person with a diagnosed bleeding disorder only due to limited capacity.

Hurry, registration is limited and ends on January 21, 2025! Don't miss out!

In preparation for Chronic Disease Awareness Day and as part of our goal to increase our community involvement in advocacy, we are excited to be hosting a mini advocacy training over a delicious dinner! The training will discuss issues important to all members of the bleeding disorders community and what we can do to advance care and protect coverage. Dinner and soft drinks are complimentary, but no alcohol may be purchased at the event. We are also offering reimbursement for hotel stays up to $150 for the night of the dinner for those attending CDAD the next day who live more than 20 miles from the Capitol Building.

All people who want to get more involved with advocacy are welcome, but priority registration will be given to those attending either Chronic Disease Awareness Day or Washington Days. Additionally, this as a working dinner with interactive education that you will be expected to actively participate in. While youth are welcome, please prepare them to be attentive to the session as they can start using their voices even from a young age!

NBDF Colorado is partnering with the Chronic Care Collaborative and the Colorado Rare Disease Coalition for a Day of Advocacy at the State Capitol! Connect and share your experience with policymakers alongside other Coloradans living with rare diseases, chronic conditions, caregivers, and advocates. The day will begin with check-in and breakfast at the capitol at 8am followed by advocating and meeting with legislators in small groups led by experienced advocates. We will include legislative meetings by 11am.  For those interested, at 11:30am we will relocate to the Colorado Health Capitol (303 E. 17th Ave, Denver, CO) for an optional panel discussion followed by a grab and go lunch. Register now to secure your spot using the link below and then fill out the form on our website so we know you are coming.

Chronic Disease Awareness Day Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct4GRD-Kz-qO7-ClENxlLvSx6g2eh40Bcq0l-ru0qv7s-xBQ/viewform?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=bcd02ea1-c5e3-45b1-a414-fe8be36d8339&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=468d26a0-31bb-4330-a3c5-a7b1606ba323

NBDF Colorado is hoping to have a strong presence at this event and will reimburse a hotel stay nearby for up to $150 for the night before for anyone who is attending that lives more than 20 miles from the Capitol building, with receipt and attendance at the event required. This facilitates an early arrival on Friday morning, which is especially valuable for those not living in the Denver Metro area.

The early years of a bleeding disorder journey are filled with unique milestones and lots of questions. Whether your little one is just starting to crawl or is navigating the adventures of school, you don’t have to do it alone. Our Bleeding Disorders Connections Program (Ages 0–6) is all about building a village. We invite you to join us for our upcoming kickoff event to meet other local families, share experiences, and let the kids play in a supportive environment.

Registration is free but there are only 32 spots available. You must have a child age 6 or younger to attend but older siblings are welcome (but be aware that the indoor playground is geared to youth 10 and under). Please note that we will not have access to any spaces at the Apex Center other than the indoor playground.

Join us for Education Empowerment Days 2026! The conference will be at the Hyatt Regency DTC on March 20th-22nd. This state-wide education conference will offer innovative educational sessions and opportunities for the bleeding disorders community to connect. Throughout this weekend conference members of the bleeding disorders community have the opportunity to connect, grow, and engage with one another. More information to follow!

Complimentary rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. To maximize probability of securing a room, registration should be completed by February 20th. Families with 5 or 6 members in the same household may pay $75 for an additional room. Families with more than 6 members in the same household are eligible for an additional complimentary room

CHILDCARE:
There will be childcare available for both Saturday and Sunday of the Education Empowerment Days Conference. Any children younger than 2 please bring necessary food, anyone 2+ will receive a child's meal during Saturday's program.

TWEEN TRACK:
There will be a tween track for participants 9-12. These kids are reaching a point where learning about their bleeding disorder becomes more important as they take steps toward independence. They will participate in a combination of fun activities and educational sessions.

TEEN TRACK:
There will be a Teen Track available to participants 13-17. These young adults will participate in a mixture of the All Conference sessions while having their own designated space and track. Some activities may take place outside of the hotel area.

SPANISH TRACK:
The Spanish track will be a mixture of sessions in Spanish for Spanish speakers and sessions supported by live translation.

Please note: If a room was reserved for you at a previous event in the past two years and you did not attend the event, you will be put on a waitlist for a complimentary hotel room.