SERVING THE BLEEDING DISORDERS COMMUNITY
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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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-Upcoming Events-
JUN 3, 2019Swinging for Smiles Charity Golf Outing
Join us for our annual golf outing at the Polo Field to help children with bleeding disorders attend summer camp in Michigan! Enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch on the green, and a buffet dinner.
JUN 7, 2019Community Night
This event is now full. If you would like to add your name to the waitlist, please contact Carrie McCulloch. Join us at Craig’s Cruisers …
JUN 22, 2019Butterfly Memorial and Garden Dedication
Come together with fellow community members to view HFM’s updated butterfly memorial sculpture in our new Butterfly Memorial Garden at HFM’s office. Programming will include …
JUL 6-7, 2019Camp Alumni Days at CBE
Camp for adults? Yes! Join us this summer for a day and overnight stay at Pioneer Trails, the home of Camp Bold Eagle.
AUG 25, 2019Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk – Detroit
Support your community at our annual Detroit Zoo Walk! A registration fee provides a unique venue, light breakfast, event t-shirt, FUNdraising guidance, and lots of …
SEP 14, 2019Women’s Retreat
Join us for a relaxing, informative weekend retreat with other women who have a bleeding disorder or are caretakers for a family member with a …
