June 2023

Join us for our new monthly event for men in the community, Blood Buddies. This event is an opportunity for men 18+ with bleeding disorders to come together, have some fun, and connect with others and share experiences living with bleeding disorders.

Save the date for BioMarin presents Experience Gene Therapy for Hemophilia – from Eligibility to Infusion and Beyond a Dinner Talk hosted by BioMarin on Wednesday, June 19 at 6 pm. Sponsored by: Join us for a one-hour presentation to hear one patient’s experience, learn how gene therapy is designed to work, and why eligibility

Developed by CSL Behring, the Gettin’ in the Game (GIG) Junior National Championship (JNC) was the first and currently only national sports competition designed specifically for the bleeding disorders community. The program gives children with bleeding disorders an opportunity to learn baseball, basketball, golf, or swimming and provides education and information-sharing opportunities for participants and their parents/caregivers.

Let’s kick off the summer with a night at Craig’s Cruisers: West Michigan’s fun hub!

Save the date for VWD-Von Willebrand Disease: What Type Are You? hosted by Octapharma on Wednesday, June 5 at 6 pm. Sponsored by: This program provides an understanding of the importance of obtaining a correct VWD diagnosis within this complex bleeding disorder, and to understand how a diagnosis affects treatment needs. Speaker: Amber Federizo, DNP

Join us for our new monthly event for men in the community, Blood Buddies. This event is an opportunity for men 18+ with bleeding disorders to come together, have some fun, and connect with others and share experiences living with bleeding disorders.

Let’s kickoff the summer together! Bring your family and join the fun on Saturday, June 1st. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this gathering! Play some lawn games, catch up with one another, enjoy locally made casual fare from Community Member Ismael Jaber’s food truck – “Get Loaded”, and more.