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Irish Haemophilia Society 27th March 2015
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The Brian O’Mahony Award for outstanding contribution to haemophilia care in Ireland for 2014/2015 was awarded to Ms. Rosemary Daly. Rosemary was presented with her award at the AGM at the start of March. We would like to congratulate Rosemary on this award, and to thank her for all the hard work and care which she provided over many years to so many members of the I.H.S. at their darkest time.
Comedy Night Out.
The Laughter Lounge, Thursday 28th May 2015

4 Great Comedians followed by a late bar with D.J.
The show starts at 8.00 p.m.
This 'Comedy Night is open to other fundraisers. To support the I.H.S. all you need to do is purchase your tickets directly from us. Tickets are €25 each and all proceeds from the sale of tickets will go directly to the I.H.S.
Don't delay, limited availability.
Free cocktail between 7 - 7.30 p.m.
To purchase tickets or for more information contact Nina on:
01 657 9900 or nina@haemophilia.ie
New Board Members 
2015 - 2016

The I.H.S. would like to welcome it's newest board members;
Barbara Wynne, David Curtin and Mary Clare Delaney. It's sure to be a successful term.
Also at the most recent Board meeting on Tuesday, 25th March 2015, Sarah Gilgunn was elected as Vice Chairperson and Barbara Wynne as Secretary. Chairperson Traci Marshall Dowling and Treasurer Ger O'Reilly remain the same.
Women’s Mini Marathon 2015  
LADIES, the closing date to register for this years Women’s Mini Marathon is fast approaching, the deadline is 17th April, but places usually fill up before the closing date, so don’t delay, register today. The race is for all ages and all fitness levels, so why not get a group of friends/family together and make a day of it. The race will be taking place on the June Bank Holiday Monday, 1st June 2015 at 2pm. 
If you are thinking of taking part this year, we would really appreciate your support and would ask you to fundraise in aid of the I.H.S.  We realise that getting sponsorship can be difficult with so many women fundraising for the same event, but no matter how little you raise, it all adds up, so please support the I.H.S. The I.H.S will have a room in Buswells Hotel on the day, so come along to collect your T-Shirt before the race or it can be posted out to you in advance. In Buswells we will look after your belongings while you are taking part in the race, and then join us after for some refreshments as our way of saying thank you.
 
The entry fee is €18 and you can register online by logging onto www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie or fill out an entry form printed in the Evening Herald every Wednesday and Saturday. You must register to ensure you have your race number to allow you to take part on the day. We would like to remind you this is a FEMALE ONLY event, the minimum age for walkers, joggers and fast joggers is 14 years and for runners and elite runners is 18 years.
 
If you would like to take part in aid of the I.H.S., please contact me on 01-6579900 or email nina@haemophilia.ie to register your interest or if you have any queries. 
 
Nina Storey

To view photos from the I.H.S. 
Annual General Meeting that took place on 6th - 8th March 2015 in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone,
click here
Ageing Conference 15th - 17th May 2015
Hotel Kilkenny.


Preliminary Programme
Saturday May 16th 
10.00 – 11.00              Ageing & Treatment Protocols
11.00 – 11.30              Working with your GP
11.30 – 12.00              Tea & Coffee Break 
12.00 – 13.00              Preparing for Orthopaedic Surgery
13.00 – 14.00              Lunch
14.00 – 15.00              Adapting your Home
15.00 -  15.45              Changing Bleeding Patterns 
15.45 – 16.15              Tea & Coffee Break
16.15 – 17.00              Pain Management
 
Sunday May 17th
10.00 – 11.00              Dealing with Multiple Medications
11.00 – 11.30              Tea & Coffee Break
11.30 – 13.00              Developing an Appropriate Exercise Programme
13.00 – 14.00              Lunch
*More information will be posted in the next Update in April and also on our website soon. 
Upcoming Events
I.H.S World Haemophilia Day
Friday, 17th April 10.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon.

To mark World Haemophilia Day the I.H.S will host a coffee morning in the office from 10.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon. If you would like to attend please call Leah on 01 6579900 to confirm.

The I.H.S will also be manning stands in the main concourse of St. James's and Crumlin from 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
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