Hemophilia is used by non-professionals to describe an array of clotting disorders, because it's the most understood term, thanks to the British royal family's history of the disorder. In actuality, there are many different types of clotting disorders. Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B (Christmas Tree), Von Willebrand's Disease, Stuart-Prower, and many more are all part of the clotting disorders family.
Despite major advances over the years, an estimated 75% of people with hemophilia disorders around the world are still subject to inadequate care.
So how can you help?
Donate to the National Hemophilia Foundation.
Spread awareness by posting donation information in your place of business, participating in walks and runs, and sharing the NHF website. Heck, you can even share our VWD posts!
But, in our humble opinion, the most important thing you can do for clotting disorder sufferers...is donate your own blood. So many kids and adults like my kids need transfusions at some point, and there is never enough to go around, it seems. You're always told to donate to help in case of emergency. For many suffering from hemophilia and related disorders, a nosebleed can turn into a life or death emergency. So next time you see fliers for a blood drive or see that big red bus, donate, and help save a life.
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