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What are Bleeding Disorders?
Bleeding disorders are...
A group of inherited conditions that result when the blood does not clot properly due to a missing or defective protein or cell in one’s blood. Individuals affected by bleeding disorders may experience easy bruising, prolonged nosebleeds, heavy menstrual bleeding, and prolonged and spontaneous bleeding into joints, muscles, and organs. Prolonged bleeding may also occur following surgery or injury.
- Bleeding disorders affect all races, genders, and ages.
- Hemophilia and von Willebrand disease (VWD) are the two most common types of bleeding disorders.
- Hemophilia affects roughly 20,000 individuals in the US.
- VWD affects 1% of the US population.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
HFM was founded in 1956 and is the only nonprofit serving the bleeding disorders community in Michigan. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all affected by hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, other coagulation disorders, and related complications including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
EDUCATION
Providing education at events, workshops, and programs
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Creating opportunities to find support in one another
ADVOCACY
Standing up for the needs of our community
SUPPORT
Helping when you need a hand
CAMP
Promoting independence and leadership in children 6-18+
BRIDGING THE GAP
Connections, information, and resources
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FEB 22, 2020Days for Girls Work Day and Potluck
Join HFM and Days for Girls on February 22 as we make menstrual hygiene kits to support women and girls across the world. By providing …
MAR 6-8, 2020Teen Retreat
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APR 3-5, 2020SpringFest
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APR 18, 2020Days for Girls Work Day and Potluck
Join HFM and Days for Girls on April 18 as we make menstrual hygiene kits to support women and girls across the world. Your effort …
MAY 7, 2020Butterfly Benefit
Save the date for the Butterfly Benefit in Grand Rapids. Join us again at the elegant Grand Rapids Art Museum for an evening of delicious …
MAY 19-20, 2020Lansing Days
Save the date for HFM’s annual legislative advocacy day, Lansing Days! Every year, HFM and a group of community advocates travel to the capital to …
