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World Haemophilia Day 2020
Every year on 17 April World Haemophilia Day is recognised worldwide to increase awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other inherited bleeding disorders. This is a critical effort since with increased awareness comes better diagnosis and access to care for the millions who remain without treatment.
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!
2020 saw the 30th anniversary of World Haemophilia Day. The longevity of this celebration is proof of the dedication and tight-knit nature of our community.
The theme of World Haemophilia Day in 2020 was Get+involved. We encouraged our community to help increase the awareness of inherited bleeding disorders and of the need to make access to adequate care possible everywhere in the world.
THE VIRTUAL CAMPAIGN
In April 2020 Haemophilia Foundation Australia once again celebrated World Haemophilia Day – but this year in a very different style. HFA developed a virtual pack for families to use in the comfort of their own home. The virtual pack included World Haemophilia Day and Light It Up Red landmark colouring-in sheets, an online quiz and word find. And of course, kids were able to test their friends’ knowledge and their own with the online quiz about bleeding disorders!
Visit the HFA World Haemophilia Day page to download the virtual pack - https://tinyurl.com/HFAWHD20
THE ONLINE QUIZ
You can take the online quiz at https://tinyurl.com/ydew8yza
We thank everyone who took part in our virtual campaign. What a great success it was, and so wonderful to see people taking part.
The following landmarks turned red in support of the day and we thank the authorities that organised this.
ACT
Telstra Tower Shine Dome The Australian Mint, Deakin
NSW
Sydney Town Hall
QLD
Story Bridge Victoria Bridge Reddacliff Place Steam Sculptures Brisbane City Town Hall Sandgate Town Hall King George Square Munro Martin Parklands Tropical Dome, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Gasometer @ Gasworks Plaza Heritage Façade Light Town Hall Warwick Clock Face Mackay City Fountain Precinct Sir Albert Abbott Admin Building, Mackay Kurilpa Bridge Parliament House Brisbane
The new Riverbank lighting feature
TAS
Cardinal Lights
VIC
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Geelong intersection Moorabool & Malop St Geelong
WA
Optus Oval Trafalgar Bridge The Bell Tower Elizabeth Quay Crown House Yagan Square Matagarup, Mount Street and Sky Ribbon Bridges Perth Concert Hall
WORLD HAEMOPHILIA DAY AROUND AUSTRALIA
FACEBOOK LIGHTING UP RED!
