Luc Chapall

I am so honored to be chosen as one of the Brandywine Hemophilia Foundation Scholarship recipients. I am excited to be attending the University of Tennessee, Haslam School of Business in the fall. My platelet disorder has affected me and my family our whole lives. It was with the help of my speciality care team that I learned how to navigate through life by being careful and making smart choices. They instilled in me that It doesn't have to define me. I've spent a large amount of time around some of the sickest children in the world and I have learned that someone always has it worse and to always be grateful for life. All of my experiences have transcended into an appreciation and given me a sense of community, instilling qualities of compassion and a desire to help others. I couldn't attend college without the support of scholarships. I don't take one dollar for granted or anyone's time and energy that is put into the scholarship process. I am so thankful and my hope is always to give back to our community one day.

Cole M. Hamstead

I am grateful to be chosen as the recipient of the Brandywine Valley Hemophilia Foundation Scholarship. I will be attending Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business in Dallas, TX in the fall of 2024 and plan to pursue an Accounting Degree. My diagnosis of severe hemophilia A has given me the opportunity to 'Pay it Forward' by giving back to the bleeding disorders community by attending Washington Days Advocacy for 14 years and the PA State Advocacy Days in Harrisburg for 4 years. My cousin Devin and I have led a walk team named Cousins for a Cure to raise funding for hemophilia research and programs. Over the past 10+ years the walk team has raised over $130,000 for the bleeding disorders community. I have been honored to have my work within the bleeding disorders community recognized by being awarded the Ryan White Youth Award (2017) from the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation and the Leaders of the Future Award (2022) from the Hemophilia Federation of America. Through all my years of giving back to the bleeding disorders community these experiences have given me the chance to grow and develop my skills of leadership, public speaking, a deeper appreciation for the diverse issues facing the community and a better understanding of the legislative process.