Blog
January 16, 2015
What a Novel Idea: A Course on Taking Care of Ourselves!
Doing the right thing is often a crystal clear decision. But sometimes ethical dilemmas arise. Life can throw us some “gray” between the black and white. These situations require mental work and even conversations with those we trust.
December 22, 2014
The Giving Spirit
It’s that time of year when you run around with a shopping list of gifts for friends, co-workers, neighbors, and of course, family. If you’re stumped on what to get people on your list, think about honoring them with a donation to Hemophilia of Georgia.
November 20, 2014
Joining Hands with You this Thanksgiving
It’s time to roast the turkey, mash the potatoes and bake a pumpkin pie. It’s also that time of year when we join hands around the table and say our prayers of thanks for all the blessings we’ve received throughout the year.
October 2, 2014
Voting: A Personal Story
My father and I have never agreed on political candidates. We’ve ruined many a Thanksgiving dinner in misguided attempts at convincing one another to swing towards the opposite end of the political spectrum. Inevitably, the good-natured ribbing leads to good-natured complaining, which escalates to good-natured shouting before ending with some good-natured pouting over a slice of pecan pie.
September 18, 2014
My Reflections of 30 Years with HoG
Yesterday at my Vistage meeting (small business CEO group) I learned that great leaders are great because they have great followers. As I reflect over these past thirty years at HoG, I wholeheartedly agree with the statement. I have had the opportunity to work with some of the greatest followers in the world.
July 28, 2014
My Experience at GTI
My experience at Georgia Teen Institute (GTI) was like no other. I met so many caring and generous leaders. My favorite moments at GTI were with my family group and with my team. I was truly blessed to be paired with such amazing people that week.
June 19, 2014
Expect the Unexpected: Behind the Scenes at HoG Events
The spring event season at HoG was one big fun-filled adventure. Our days were jam-packed with detailed checklists, planning meetings, storage runs and lots of packing in order to properly prepare for our upcoming events. Three fabulous Trot to Clot Walk/Runs, one lovely Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Reception, and an exciting new event at the Gwinnett Braves game all took place in two quick months.
May 7, 2014
Celebrating 25 years: A Yankee and a Southern Belle Unite to Improve Care and Treatment
In April, we celebrated Ruth Brown’s 25th anniversary at Hemophilia of Georgia. Ruth serves as Vice President of Programs at HoG. When I first met Ruth, I was a newly transplanted Yankee and she appeared to be a Southern Belle.
March 27, 2014
Talking About Your Bleeding Disorder
Whether you are dating someone new or wondering which friends to tell, talking about your bleeding disorder might feel like an important moment of truth in your relationship with a significant other. After all, you are not only sharing personal information which could come as a big surprise to the person to whom you are speaking, but it also might be an opportunity to learn something important about the person you are with.
February 19, 2014
Easy Advocacy
When was the last time you educated someone about bleeding disorders? Some of you may have educated a family member on what it means to have hemophilia. Some of you may have spoken to a school nurse about von Willebrand Disease. Or, maybe you've shared a post on Facebook with friends, explaining some of the myths surrounding bleeding disorders. As members of the bleeding disorder community, education and advocacy come along with everything else: it's something
that you do so often, you almost forget you are doing it!