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Step Up Reach Out: An International Leadership Program
The Step Up Reach Out (SURO) Leadership Program is a cutting edge international program designed to develop and train young adults in the bleeding disorders community who have the drive, interest and ability to become a leader. It is a University of Texas Health Science Center Program directed by Ed Kuebler, LCSW with Gulf States Hemophilia & Thrombophilia Center. This program is sponsored by Bayer Healthcare in an unrestricted, educational grant managed by the Lone Star Chapter of Texas.
SURO’s is defined by the 5 D’s: Discover, Develop, Direct, Distinguished, and Determined young men internationally. SURO is designed to use a meeting style program format that includes educational topics in medical and leadership skill building, a Plant Tour for factor concentrate, motivational speakers, communication & public speaking training and community development skills. There are assignments between meetings that are specific to the program training and success of accomplishing each individual attendee’s goals.
The program offers two (2) mandatory program meetings held over a 6 to 8 month time period. Our initial meeting is held in San Francisco, California, USA and the second is selected to be held somewhere else in the world each year.
There is an application process that requires an essay, letter(s) of recommendation and
goals for attending the program. We are looking for the best of the best young men who
wish to become leaders in their bleeding disorders community. Who have the
determination to succeed in this program and impact, unite and motivate those around
them.
Testimonials
Here's what past participants have to say about their experience with the Step Up Reach Out program:
"Step Up, Reach Out is unlike any other leadership initiative I have ever
attended! I have made friendships to last a lifetime and connections that
will serve me immensely as I continue to work with the Bleeding Disorders
Community. I honestly didn't know quite what to expect when I attended the
first session. Would I get along with the other guys? Would I be able to
relate to Hemophiliacs from other countries? Would I actually learn
anything from the sessions? Would I have any fun? The answer to all of
these questions turned out to be a resounding YES! Being selected to
participate with youth from around the world was incredibly empowering and
also provided me with a brand-new eye-opening perspective of what it means
to be a young man with Hemophilia in the world today. While we came from
various corners of the world, we had many things in common. It was a
thrill to live and learn with them for these 2 one-week sessions. We
learned a lot and got a lot accomplished, but that doesn't mean it was all
work and no play: I had the most fun I've had in a while at Step Up, Reach
Out!"
-Emil, participant of the 2007/2008 cycle of Step Up Reach Out
"The Step Up Reach Out project was a definite highlight of this year and the last one! Not only did I discover plenty of useful things concerning the hemophilia community, but I also made friends with people from all over the world!"
-Dave, Canada
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