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HFA Celebrates 10 Years
of Blood Brotherhood! By Lauren Neybert, MSW
ince 2006, adult men living with bleeding disorders have found a community network in HFA’s Blood Brotherhood Program.
SThrough the Blood Brotherhood Online Forum and face-to-face local sessions hosted by HFA Member Organizations, the
program has provided educational and social support while promoting health and wellness. This year, HFA is proud to celebrate
10 years of the Blood Brotherhood Program! Thank you to all of our participating Member Organizations, sponsors, and of course,
the men who participate in the program!
Blood Brotherhood | Then and Now
2006: Awarded
Collaborative
Agreement with
the CDC to create
a support program
for adult men.
2008: HFA launches local Blood Brotherhood
sessions via HFA Member Organizations. Six 2010: Sixty-two Blood Brotherhood local sessions
(6) sessions were hosted with 34 local Member were held with 11 Member Organization sites
Organizations and 102 registered Blood Brothers. and 182 registered Blood Brothers.
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
2011: Monthly live chats begin
on the Online Forum.
2007: HFA launches Blood
Brotherhood Online Forum.
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