This is the friendly “tribe” of the Vanzolini Foundation that put together the project in all the practical and financial issues (sponsors, place, bus etc )
V.I.D.A signifies LIFE and each letter meant an interesting aspect of the project.
V is for VIVÊNCIA : EXPERIENCING
I is for INTEGRAÇÃO : INTEGRATION
D is for DIVERSÃO : DIVERSION/ FUN
A is for APRENDIZAGEM: LEARNING
Some of our tribe at the Hemophilia Center: the 4 happy Hematologists Erica, Patricia, Audrey and Paula (in red coat). Algumas pessoas da segunda tribo do Centro de hemofilia: as 4 felizes hematologistas Erica, Patricia, Audrey e Paula (no casaquinho vermelho)
And myself with Mrs Virginia the housekeeper of this beautiful place. Eu com a dona Virginia,caseira deste lugar tão bonito.
About frederica cassis
My name is Frederica Dillen CASSIS, born of a Belgium mother and an Egyptian father, on the 3rd of January 1966 in Brussels, Belgium.
I am back with news! life continues with its adventures...
I´ve travelled a lot, lived in many countries. Brazil is my seventh country and i live in Sao Paulo for 32 years now. Graduated in Clinical Psychology in
1991, I specialized in Junguian Psychology and in Hemophilia since then.
LATEST PROJECTS:
1) Launching IN-HEMOACTION flash cards, 2026 updated version where I added new topics like Inhibitors and novel treatments, physiotherapy and a some playful activities like video games!
2) HERO (Hemophilia Experiences Results and Opportunities) sponsored by Novo Nordisk since 2009-2014 Done !exploring through qualitative and quantitative analysis the psychosocial issues involving People with hemophilia, their carers and the health professionals in the treatment process.
2) P-TET (Pediatric Thrombosis Educational Tool) , for kids on anti-coagulant treatment...inspired on IN-HEMOACTION flashcards success.
3) I am a co-author along with psychologist Irene Fuchs and Edward Kuebler of a booklet called "Communication, love and sexuality for people with hemophilia, carriers and family"
4) Done: systematic review for the Cochrane Collaboration :"psychological interventions for people with hemophilia and their families"
5) Actually I counsel people who wants to perform as competition level athlete and collaborate with them seeking wellness and goals
On a more personal level I have 3 three great not anymore children :) Danaê 35, Rubi 29 and Iggy 27 and i am since 2019 a pole sport athlete at a national and international level. I love it! also To walk and look for shells on a beach and discovering deserts...:)
BLOOD 4 
É muito bom ver as fotos e relembrar daquele fim de semana maravilhoso!
É muito bom lembrar dos rostos felizes dos meninos!
É muito bom nadar na piscina, comer pipoca, assistir filme, passear no zoológico e ouvir o Zacarias durante uma partida de truco!
Parabéns a todos pelo projeto!
Ricardo