Founded in 1953, the Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS) is a national voluntary health charity. Its mission is to improve the health and quality of life of all people with inherited bleeding disorders and ultimately to find a cure. Its vision is a world free from the pain and suffering of inherited bleeding disorders. Vision A world free from the pain and suffering of inherited bleeding disorders. Mission Our mission is to strive to improve the health and quality of life for all people with inherited bleeding disorders, and to find a cure. Values At Hemophilia Ontario, an integral part of our current organizational identity and experience is based in the loss suffered by the hemophilia community, those with inherited bleeding disorders and other who were infected with HIV and/or Hepatitis C and their families, friends and communities; through blood or blood products they depended on for lifesaving treatment and therapy over the past two decades. With this principle at our core, Hemophilia Ontario is guided by the following values in the work we undertake: Inclusiveness By providing information, programs and services to all people with inherited bleeding disorders of all ages and their families. Connectedness By being well connected to our grassroots community. Advocacy By actively representing people with inherited bleeding disorders to improve their quality of life while working towards a cure. Excellence By achieving quality, efficiency and innovation while remaining open to change. Integrity By acting honestly, responsibly, openly and accountably. Respect By treating the people with whom we interact with dignity, fairness and compassion. Collaboration By fostering meaningful and collegial relations, and strong partnerships among our diverse stakeholders. Board of Directors and Committee Structure Hemophilia Ontario strives to provide service and information in all parts of the province. There are five active regions, each with its own regional offices and own advisory council.