Page 12 - HFA Annual Report 2015

Year in Review | Blood Brotherhood

Supporting Adult Men with Bleeding Disorders

ince 2006, HFA has addressed the complex health issues of adult men (aged
S18+) with bleeding disorders by supporting the Blood Brotherhood Program.
This evidence-based program provides a safe environment where men can come
together peer-to-peer, both in person and online, to share their experiences with
their bleeding disorders and receive education on how to lead healthier lives—all
nurtured within a framework of community-building and social support. Blood
Brotherhood connects men of all ages with bleeding disorders, from the men
who lived through the HIV/AIDS and HCV crisis to the younger generation of
men learning to navigate adulthood and embarking on their lives as indepen-
dent adults. HFA recognizes that tremendous opportunity exists for mentorship
between these younger and older Blood Brothers. The Blood Brotherhood
Program provides a variety of tools and resources to improve the quality of life of
men living with bleeding disorders.