Save the date for an engaging education dinner presented by Takeda in Colorado Springs! Dinner will be held at Marigold Cafe, 4605 Centennial Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, from 6-8pm!

The topic for this dinner is Expect the Unexpected: Prepare for Anything. This HELLO Talk offers guidance on preparing for personal emergencies at home or while traveling, strategies for handling accidents effectively, approaches to community emergency preparedness, and creating a tailored personal emergency plan to manage your bleeding disorder. We look forward to seeing you there.

Gentlemen, we are relaunching our Men's Group to provide an addition avenue for community building. Grab your sons and head over to deKoevend Park on Saturday, September 13th from 1:00-4:00pm for an afternoon of field games, food, and fun! The chapter will be providing yard games including cornhole, ladder toss, Kan Jam, and a volleyball net. For food, we will have burgers and hot dogs to grill up (including vegetarian substitutes). If you feel inclined, please bring a side or dessert to share. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are excited to bring GutMonkey out to present their Pathfinders Program through the support of Sanofi on Saturday September 20th beginning at 9am at Windsor Lake! The great outdoors is for everyone in this with this accessible invitation to a local nature spot. For individuals, friends, and families, Pathfinders events are specially crafted to bring together folks affected by all bleeding disorders.

We will start the day with a trail mix bar, ice breaker activities, and hiking preparedness education geared towards families before setting off for a gentle optional hike around Windsor Lake. The hike will be along a paved trail that is accessible for strollers and mobility devices and is 2.25 miles long. There will also be a turnback point about half a mile into the loop for those who prefer a shorter hike. Once we return to the starting point, we will be offering a grilled lunch to provide extended, unguided community time to allow new connections to form.

We invite families and folks from all walks of life to discover the beauty of the outdoors while forging lasting connections with others who understand the journey.

We are looking forward to our next Ruby Connection meeting for Women in the Colorado Bleeding Disorders community! This month we have the exciting opportunity to follow along with a cooking demonstration led by Pam's sister-in-law, Elaine Perusquia, who is a culinary school graduate and professional chef. She will be demoing various hors d'oeuvres which can be used throughout the holiday season. We will be sending the zoom link and ingredients list a week before the session so you can follow along in real time or make them afterwards.

Elaine Perusquia is the mother of two, a long-time food enthusiast, and a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. She works as a private chef and recipe developer and is a culinary feature writer/photographer for Stroll Magazine. She lives in New Braunfels, Texas with her husband (and Pam's brother) Brian. 

Southern Colorado community, come join us for a BBQ lunch catered by Famous Dave's! This lunch will be for community members only and is a chance to enjoy the first fall weekend in the Springs outside with conversation, friendship, and great food. Bonnie Genoshe, a long-time community member, will be spearheading the event and will help facilitate new connections and relationships

¡Acompáñenos en un almuerzo educativo presentado por Novo Nordisk! El tema de la sesión es «El dolor importa», que se centra en el dolor relacionado con los trastornos hemorrágicos, su relevancia y cómo manejarlo. Nos complace presentar un programa en español durante el fin de semana, tal y como se solicitó durante la evaluación de necesidades lingüísticas en español realizada en nuestra conferencia Education Days. Inscríbase hoy mismo para asegurar su plaza.

Join us for a fun and welcoming Disc Golf Clinic at Johnny Robert’s Memorial Disc Golf Course on Sunday, October 12th at 1 pm! This Backpack and Bleeders event, hosted by disc golf enthusiasts and community members Brian Almquist and John Christen, is open to all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or looking to sharpen your throws, come enjoy an afternoon of learning, laughter, and community with the Colorado Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation. Grab your discs (or borrow some at the event) and let’s hit the course together!

We are inviting all women in the bleeding disorder community, ages 18+ to join us for this weekend retreat! Join us for the fourth annual Women's Wellness Retreat! Enjoy the luxury provided at Hotel Colorado, as this weekend retreat allows ample time to relax and build community. There will be the opportunity to connect with other women in the community about your bleeding disorders journey, to build new relationships, and to ask questions to medical professional. This overnight retreat will focus on networking, education, and personal growth with ample time to enjoy the hot springs.

**Registration Notice:** To qualify for Friday night hotel stay, participants are required to attend the Opening Night Reception. Additionally, attendance is REQUIRED at all educational sessions. Hot springs passes are provided only to those who attend all sessions in order to maximize the experience for all.

Please note that event registration is limited to 30 rooms with single occupancy. If registering with a family member, you are expected and required to share a room with them to additionally accommodate more guests. We are asking that those of you who are willing to share a room indicate so on your registration so we can pair people up to be able to accommodate more women's attendance. Please consider this option carefully so we can invite more attendees to this amazing event. Secure your spot early to ensure accommodation availability for this engaging event