Committees

Gateway Bleeding Disorders Association is dedicated to providing the bleeding disorders community with useful and relevant programs and services. In order to ensure that these services are available to members, GBD hosts various fundraising events throughout the year. The services and programs, as well as the fundraising events, are assisted by volunteers of GBD.

Many volunteers give their time and talents to our endeavors each year. A variety of volunteer opportunities exist throughout the organization. The committees listed on this page are a great place to start if you are willing to share your time and talents. If you feel you may be of assistance in other ways please feel free to bring them to our attention.

For more information on our various committees, please see below.

  • Executive Committee – President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Board
  • Fundraising Committee – Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk & 5K, Tasting Fundraiser, Tee Off 4 Hemophilia Golf Tournament, Trivia Night Fundraiser, Auction, and Benevolent Giving
  • Programs Committee – Assistance/Helping Hands, Scholarships, Teen Group, Men’s Group, Women’s Group, Adult Retreat, Camp Notaclotamongus, and FEW
  • Advocacy Committee – provide policy direction to all of GBD’s advocacy efforts on both the federal and state level and provide leadership to advocates in the GBD community.
  • Governance Committee – responsible for reviewing the governance structures and practices of the organization and reporting its findings and recommendations to the board.

If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact GBD at (314) 482-5973 or at info@gatewayhemophilia.org.

Click here for a list and description of all of our committees.  

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09/10/2026

Understanding Hympavzi

Start Time: 6:00 p.m.

Learn more about HYMPAVI, Pfizer’s new therapy for the treatment of hemophilia. This program will cover some information on what HYMPAVZI is and how it works.

RSVP to carly@gatewayhemophilia.org by 9/3.

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09/17/2026

Community Voices: Learn from D. Guy Young and two Peers about a different subcutaneous treatment for hemophilia A or B

Start Time: 5:00 PM

Join Dr. Young for an engaging session along with two peers from the hemophilia community who will share their experience with a subcutaneous prophylactic treatment for people with Hemophilia A or B with/without inhibitors. You will learn how this treatment works, its benefits and safety, and how to get the right dose. RSVP to carly@gatewayhemophilia.org by 9/10.

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09/26/2026

Pathfinders

Start Time: 10:30 a.m.

End Time: 2:30 p.m.

Pathfinders is GutMonkey’s outdoor adventure program designed to help individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders connect with one another, build confidence, and experience the outdoors together in an accessible and supportive way. Whether you’re an experienced explorer or just getting started, there’s a place for you.

RSVP to carly@gatewayhemophilia.org by 9/18.

 

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