NEWSLETTER CORRECT / SUPER BOWL The Super Bowl game will be held at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glensdale, Arizona. We apologize for the mistake in our letter stating the location as Miami, Florida. Please call with any further questions.

GOVERNOR CORZINE SIGNS OFF ON THE GOVERNOR’S TASK FORCE FOR WOMEN WITH BLEEDING DISORDERS TASK FORCE REPORT. The committee will meet again to decide how to proceed with the recommendations highlighted in the report. This will determine the direction of the Women’s Committee for the next several years. Our sincere CONGRATULATIONS and heartfelt THANKS to Dr. Saidi, Chair of the committee, Celeste Andriott-Wood and Peri Nearon, from the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, Senator Barbara Buono and the rest of this formidable Task Force for a job well done!! If you would like a copy of the report, call Julie at the office.

LEGISLATIVE ANNOUNCEMENT! Please continue to support H.R.6175, a bill to expand access to Medicare Supplemental Insurance for all beneficiaries with disabilities, to your federal congressional representatives and Senators Menendez and Lautenberg. Even though NJ already has access to medigap policies for those that are disabled and under age 65, many states do not. If you wish to know the phone, fax or e-mail of your representative, call the office. PLEASE get ready to RESPOND.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! HANJ’s Educational Seminar Saturday, April 28, 2007. “Moving Ahead – Family Life with Bleeding Disorders” Days Inn (Formerly Ramada Inn) 8:00 am – 1:30 pm – Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Day Care provided. Agenda Presentations: Gene Therapy Update from Katherine High, MD; Breakout Sessions include - - pre-school hemophilia programs; parents seminar; adolescent session; and maturing with hemophilia. Please RSVP to the office by Monday, April 23, 2007.

Annual Meeting Thursday, May 31, 2007 Hyatt Regency New Brunswick 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Dinner served Meet – Greet – Learn What’s Going On!! Call office for more information or to register.

The Hemophilia Association of New Jersey was founded in August 1971 by 10 concerned families, and offers assistance to persons with hemophilia and their families from our office located in East Brunswick, New Jersey.

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