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WFH volunteer awards: call for nominations now open

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). Their service, expertise, and contributions inspire us and push us towards our vision of Treatment for All. By providing their time, knowledge and commitment, volunteers play an instrumental role in our efforts to improve access to treatment and care for the global bleeding disorders community. We are happy to announce that the time has come again for us to honour and recognize those who have dedicated themselves to working for the global bleeding disorders community. The WFH volunteer awards call for nominations is now open!

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Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the local or global bleeding disorders community? The WFH is now accepting nominations for the following 2024 WFH Volunteer Awards.

International Frank Schnabel Volunteer Award

The International Frank Schnabel Award was established in 2004, and is named in honour of WFH founder Frank Schnabel. It is given to an individual with a bleeding disorder or a family member of an individual with a bleeding disorder who has contributed to furthering the mission and goals of the WFH over a number of years through their leadership and actions, not only in their country of origin but in service of the broader community.

International Healthcare Volunteer Award

Established in 2004, this award honours a healthcare professional who has contributed significantly to furthering the mission and goals of the WFH in a volunteer role. Candidates for this award include all members of the multidisciplinary care team, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers, dentists, and other health professionals.

The President’s Award

Established in 2018, this award recognizes either an individual or organization that has served their local community and made a substantial impact in the bleeding disorders community in their country. Next year the WFH President’s Award, will, for the first time, include efforts done for the diagnosis and access to care for women and girls with bleeding disorders (WGBD). This important addition will increase the recognition and visibility of WGBD in the broader bleeding disorders community.

To find out more about the WFH Volunteer Awards, to review the selection criteria for each award, and to submit a nomination, please click here. The deadline to submit a nomination is November 30, 2023, at midnight EST. Winners will be announced during the WFH 2024 World Congress in Madrid, Spain.

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