Canadian Hemophilia Society - British Columbia Chapter

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Education Bursary Fund

The British Columbia Chapter of the Canadian Hemophilia Society is pleased to offer an Education Bursary Fund for individuals with an inherited bleeding disorder. The fund was established in 1995 and has been successfully utilized by many students. If you are interested in applying for this bursary, please read the information below to determine whether you are eligible to apply. If so, please complete and mail the application form to the BC Chapter by the indicated deadline.

Who can apply?

Any person diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder who is a resident of BC and is a member of the BC Hemophilia Society.

What can the bursary be used for?

The bursary can be used for educational purposes. Examples include upgrading and career preparation, vocational training, college, university or any other career-based education available at an accredited institution.

What is the amount of the bursary?

The amount awarded can vary each year and is dependant on the number of eligible applicants. The bursary will never exceed the cost of the individual's tuition and other mandatory fees and is currently capped at a maximum of $1,750 per person per year. Living and travel expenses are not available through this bursary. Applicants are currently eligible for six years of funding.

Application Deadline: Applications must be post marked on or prior to June 30th of current year. Late applications will not be considered.

How and when will I receive my bursary?

Step 1: Submit completed application form by the indicated deadline.

Step 2: Your application will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria.

Step 3: If your application is accepted, you will be notified by email or telephone.

Step 4: You will need to submit your official receipts for the cost of your program/course by the end of the school year.

Step 5: The BC Chapter will mail a cheque to you for the eligible amount.

Additional Information

If you need addittional information, you may contact the BC Chapter at:

chsbc@shaw.ca or 778-230-9661

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Camp I-VY

Held in Washington State each summer for children with hemophilia and their families.
The camp is both fun and educational, offering a variety of activities for kids and workshops for parents. For additional information about the camp and/or to obtain a registration form, please call Cheryl Brower at 1-800-552-0640.

Duration: 5 days

Current cost of registration: $50 USD/camper

Eligibility

Child(ren) with hemophilia whose parent is a current member of the BC Hemophilia Society.
Siblings and parents are welcome and the BC Chapter will sponsor up to a maximum of 4 persons/family.

Amount of funding

The BC Chapter will reimburse $75 CAD/person to a maximum of 4 persons/family
*applicants must submit receipt before receiving reimbursement

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Local Camp : Camp Zajac

This is not a family camp, it is intended and available only for children ages 7-17.

Duration: 4 days & 3 nights

Current cost per child:$99/day - $75/day (sibling)

For additional information about the camp please call the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Erica Purves, at 604-875-2345 ext. 5334 or the Zajac Ranch at www.zajacranch.com

Eligibility

Child(ren) with hemophilia whose parent is a current member of the BC Hemophilia Society.
Sibling(s) of child with hemophilia is/are also eligible for funding.

Amount of funding as of 2009

The BC Chapter will reimburse $371/child - $275 (sibling)
$25 deductible/attendee to be paid by family
*applicants must submit receipt before receiving reimbursement

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Medic Alert ID

Eligibility

This funding is available as a one time reimbursement only (usually for babies) with hemophilia whose parent is a current member of the BC Hemophilia Society.

Amount of funding

The BC Chapter will reimburse the cost of a basic stainless steel bracelet up to maximum $60/child
*applicants must submit receipt before receiving reimbursement

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Youth Activity Fund

This fund was established January 18, 2006 to support safe and healthy physical activity for children with hemophilia and to help parents offset the cost of enrollment in various sporting activities.

Eligibility

Child(ren) with hemophilia, between the ages of 0-18, whose parent is a current member of the BC Hemophilia Society.

Amount of funding as of March 26, 2008

The BC Chapter will reimburse maximum $250/child/year
This fund is capped at maximum $5,000/year
*applicants must submit receipt before receiving reimbursement

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Patient Care Grant Fund

The purpose of this hardship fund is to address the needs of persons with hemophilia currently facing financial difficulties who need assistance with paying for the cost of medically necessary items (as verified in writing by a physician). Applicants are expected to utilize and exhaust all other means of funding available to cover the cost of the item through their medical insurance, extended health care plans, etc.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a current member of the BC Hemophilia Society and be diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder.

Amount of funding as of March 26, 2008

The BC Chapter will reimburse maximum $500/person/year

This fund is capped at maximum $5,000/year

*applicants must submit receipt before receiving reimbursement

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Travel to Clinic

This fund was established January 18, 2005 to help offset the cost of travel to the BC Hemophilia Assessment Clinic for people who live outside of Greater Vancouver.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a current member of the BC Hemophilia Society and be diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder. They must reside outside of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

Amount of funding

The BC Chapter will reimburse:

TRIP:
$0.40/km round trip
Maximum $250/year/one adult
LODGING:
$50 for one night only
*applicants must submit receipt before receiving reimbursement