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
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Learn About the What, Why, and How Behind VONVENDI!
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Where: Grand Concourse, 100 W Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The following topics will be covered during the
Von Willebrand Disease Educational Dinner Program
Join us for a dinner program and learn about von Willebrand Disease (VWD) with Dr. Claudio Sandoval! Dr. Sandoval will provide an overview of VWD
“I wish more OB/GYNs would be more educated about bleeding disorders. My gynecologist told me to get a hysterectomy, not knowing I had a bleeding disorder. If he had known about my VWD, I wouldn’t have had to make that choice and get that procedure.”
Constance is diagnosed with von Willebrand Disease (VWD), and like many other women in the bleeding disorders community, did not receive her diagnosis until much
Blood, Sweat, and Lift Helps Raise Awareness for Bleeding Disorders!
On Saturday, August 6, 2023, Megan W. hosted a fundraiser for her senior project to help raise funds for the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation
Meet Team Red N’ Plenty!
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Team Red N’ Plenty is made up of Tracy, the team’s captain, and her amazing family! They walk to raise awareness for all bleeding disorders
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
13th Annual Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk
Contact: Jessica Lee
Phone: 724-741-6160
Email Address: jessica@wpcnhf.org
When: Saturday, September 18th
UNITE for Hope.
UNITE for Community.
UNITE to make a difference.
Click here to RSVP to our virtual Walk!
Let’s UNITE