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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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APR 3-5, 2020SpringFest
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Click here to read our full statement. SpringFest is heading to the west side in 2020. This wonderful weekend will …
APR 4, 2020Facebook Watch Party
Join HFM’s Watch Party on Saturday, April 4 at 3pm on Facebook! On Saturday, visit HFM’s Facebook page to join community members across the state …
APR 18, 2020Days for Girls Work Day and Potluck
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED In light of the current global pandemic, the Days for Girls Work Day and Potluck has been cancelled. Instead, the …
MAY 7, 2020Butterfly Benefit
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED HFM staff is working to determine alternative options. Please check for updates. Save the date for the Butterfly Benefit …
MAY 15, 2020Community Night in Kalamazoo
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Join us at Friday, May 15 at Revel & Roll West for an HFM Community Night event. In addition to …
MAY 19-20, 2020Lansing Days
Join HFM for our annual legislative advocacy day, Lansing Days! Every year, HFM and a group of community advocates travel to the capital to educate …
