Raise a glass for the 9th Annual Winter Wine Fest benefiting the Nevada Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation
Limited VIP experience tickets available for custom wine blending activity
It’s all about the red as guests are invited to come sip, shop and support those with bleeding disorders at the Nevada Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation’s 9th Annual Winter Wine Fest on Friday, April 5 at 6 p.m. The annual event is a great opportunity for supporters and wine aficionados alike to support the more than 30,000 Nevadans living with bleeding disorders while sipping on great vino and bidding on luxurious auction items. All funds raised stay right here in Nevada to provide ongoing support and advocacy to local children and families living with bleeding disorders.
Festivities at Winter Wine Fest include an unlimited wine tasting, delicious hors d’oeuvres, an amazing silent auction, along with a wine pull and a DJ, all in a fun vintage Vegas setting at The Vegas Event Center in downtown Las Vegas. Both VIP and General Admission tickets are on sale and available now at hfnv.org.
- General Admission tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door and include two hours of tasing a variety of wines while enjoying appetizers, a silent auction and more
- VIP Experience Tickets are $89 and limited to the first 40 guests to purchase. The VIP Experience starts at 5 p.m. and allows guests to become a winemaker for the day as they learn to craft their own red blend. A sommelier will lead guests through the experience from sampling to creating their own custom blend, available through purchase through the Boisset Collection. The VIP Experience is available in thanks to a generous sponsorship from OctaPharma
Bleeding disorders are life-threatening, debilitating, and expensive to treat. A child with severe hemophilia will spend over $200,000 annually to prevent bleeding. Some children and adults build up inhibitors to the treatment and the costs can exceed $1,000,000 per year. Failure to preventatively treat the disorder can result in prolonged painful bleeds that cause permanent and severe damage. The entire family is affected by the bleeding disorder physically, emotionally, and financially. With more than 30 years of experience, the Nevada Chapter of National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NV-NBDF) provides programs and services to people affected by bleeding disorders so that they can better cope and can become self-advocates for themselves and/or their family.
The NV-NBDF provides services for individuals and families living with bleeding disorders, a group of disorders that share the inability to form a proper blood clot, include hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and rare factor disorders. Improper clotting can be caused by defects in blood components such as platelets and/or clotting proteins, also called clotting factors. Bleeding disorders are characterized by extended bleeding after injury, surgery, trauma, or menstruation. Currently, there are no cures for bleeding disorders, and treatments vary depending on their severity. For some bleeding disorders, there are clotting factor concentrates that can be infused prophylactically or on-demand at home, to prevent or treat bleeds. The Nevada Chapter partners with the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center of Nevada, other agencies, and medical professionals to provide programs and services unique to those with bleeding disorders to best meet their needs.
Winter Wine Fest is 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 5 at The Vegas Event Center downtown, located at 1201 Las Vegas Blvd. just south of Charleston Boulevard. Tickets and sponsorships for Winter Wine Fest are available now by visiting hfnv.org and visiting the events section. Guests can also email [email protected].
About the Nevada Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation
Founded in 1990, the Nevada Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation is dedicated to finding cures for inheritable blood disorders and addressing and preventing the complications of these disorders through research, education, and advocacy, enabling people and families to thrive. Donations stay here in Nevada, providing family services, youth development, and emergency funds to help patients reach a productive, pain-free, independent future. More than 300 volunteers annually support more than 30 programs and events like Nevada Chapter Family Camp and the Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walks. Additional information on the NV-NBDF can be found at www.hfnv.org; connect socially at @NevadaNBDF.