The Gateway Bleeding Disorders Association
is a nonprofit, community-based organization, dedicated to the advocacy, education, and support of families affected by bleeding disorders.
An Introduction to Bleeding Disorders
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is primarily an inherited disorder that does not allow blood to clot properly. There is a deficiency in the body of the necessary proteins, also called clotting factors, needed to stop bleeding. Hemophilia A is the deficiency of clotting factor VIII and according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hemophilia occurs in approximately 1 in 5,617 male births.
Hemophilia B is the deficiency of clotting factor IX and affects about 1 in 25,000 males.
Von Willebrands
VWD is the most common bleeding disorder, found in up to 1% of the U.S. population. This means that 3.2 million (or about 1 in every 100) people in the United States have the disease. Although VWD occurs among men and women equally, women are more likely to notice the symptoms because of heavy or abnormal bleeding during their menstrual periods and after childbirth. There are 3 major types of VWD: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3.
Upcoming Events
Trivia Night Fundraiser
Start Time: 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00)
Theme: Blast from the Past!
Register here! Advance registration and payment is REQUIRED Deadline is November 6!
$200 per table of eight ($25/person, individual seats are available, 4 person minimum per table)
Beer, soda, water and light snacks provided!
Questions, contact info@gatewayhemophilia.org or call (314) 482-5973.
Tilles Park Winter Wonderland
Start Time: 4:30 p.m.
End Time: 9:00 p.m.
GBD is looking for volunteers to collect the admission fee from each car at the Winter Wonderland light show from 4:30-9:00 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer email Carly@GatewayHemophilia.org! The park is open 5:00-9:00 p.m. Thank you in advance to our volunteers!
Volunteers must be 16 years of age or over, we need 6 volunteers. Participants must be able to stand for 5+ hours in the cold and dress appropriately for the weather. Splitting of shifts is not permitted.
GBD Holiday Party
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
End Time: 8:00 p.m.
**Cookies and drinks provided**
Pictures with Santa
6:00 Magic House
RSVP Deadline December 1st to carly@GatewayHemophilia.org
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