Quintin’s Road to Diagnosis
Quintin has always lived an active lifestyle. From the age of seven, he played multiple sports, including football, baseball, and basketball. Like most kids, he
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Claire’s Story: Empowering and Educating Others
At age 17, Claire’s life was flipped upside down following a tonsillectomy. Following the procedure, she experienced a severe hemorrhage and was ultimately diagnosed with
Rare but Not Alone: Amanda’s Story
For Miles, a bright, active five-and-a-half-year-old with a rare bleeding disorder, bruises come with the territory; especially now that he’s playing baseball and soccer. From
WPBDF Canvas Collage Project
The Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation invites you to participate in a special activity for Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month! We are asking our members and
Pittsburgh Penguins Fundraiser
Support WPBDF by attending a Pittsburgh Penguins Game! See the Penguins battle the Islanders!
When: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Game Time: 7:00 pm
Where: PPG Paints Arena1001 Fifth
“We do have symptoms, we are not going to be satisfied with, ‘Oh that’s your normal,’ anymore!”
Before Jessamyn received her bleeding disorder diagnosis, she had terrible, long, and miserable periods. Her family had a long history of bleeding issues, but once
“I finally learned that I was not a problem, and that women do have hemophilia.”
Marisa has mild hemophilia A, but she didn’t receive her diagnosis until she was 31 years old. Growing up as a teenager, and throughout her
Women’s Group
Help us assemble period packs that will be distributed to local schools and health clinics to help spread awareness of bleeding disorders.
Join us for dinner,
WPBDF’s Axe Out Bleeding Disorders
Entry is $40 per person. This includes 2 hours of axe throwing and chances to win prizes throughout the day. Prizes will be awarded to
12th Annual Run for Their Lives 5K
Join us for the 12th Annual Run for Their Lives 5K happening September 18, 2021! Your participation will help raise awareness of bleeding disorders and