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yeAr in revieW | BlooD BRotHeRHooD
B lood Brotherhood is a national pro-
gram for adult men living with he-
mophilia and von Willebrand disease
providing education and support, pro-
moting good health, and establishing a
sense of community for adult men.
A 2013 survey found that after one Highlights:
or more years of involvement in the
Blood Brotherhood program, over 66% • The Blood Brotherhood program hosted 74 Blood Brotherhood events in
of respondents felt “socially connect- 15 local sites around the country, uniting over 360 Blood Brothers
ed” or “very socially connected,” which face-to-face.
is an 11.6% increase over a baseline • The program also connects approximately 362 men through a
survey completed upon enrollment of national online chat forum.
the program. • HFA held 14 online events, including webinars and live online chats.
• The number of men enrolled in the Blood Brotherhood
“While there have been program grew by 7% in 2013.
functionally significant advances
in hemophilia treatment and
care, physical, psychological
and spiritual challenges remain.
hemophilia impacts the whole
being and attention needs to be
given to this full spectrum of
needs. the Blood Brotherhood
program is a gift and a
valuable resource.
May it continue
to thrive. ”
— Billy, Blood Brother
B lood Brotherhood is a national pro-
gram for adult men living with he-
mophilia and von Willebrand disease
providing education and support, pro-
moting good health, and establishing a
sense of community for adult men.
A 2013 survey found that after one Highlights:
or more years of involvement in the
Blood Brotherhood program, over 66% • The Blood Brotherhood program hosted 74 Blood Brotherhood events in
of respondents felt “socially connect- 15 local sites around the country, uniting over 360 Blood Brothers
ed” or “very socially connected,” which face-to-face.
is an 11.6% increase over a baseline • The program also connects approximately 362 men through a
survey completed upon enrollment of national online chat forum.
the program. • HFA held 14 online events, including webinars and live online chats.
• The number of men enrolled in the Blood Brotherhood
“While there have been program grew by 7% in 2013.
functionally significant advances
in hemophilia treatment and
care, physical, psychological
and spiritual challenges remain.
hemophilia impacts the whole
being and attention needs to be
given to this full spectrum of
needs. the Blood Brotherhood
program is a gift and a
valuable resource.
May it continue
to thrive. ”
— Billy, Blood Brother
