We have been closely monitoring the situation regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Because of the CDC recommendations of canceling or postponing events of 10 people or larger, we have decided to postpone our Blazin' for Bleeders event that was scheduled for April 18th and our 50th Annual Meeting. Please see the calendar of events below for new dates. We will continue to communicate with you through email, social media and our website at www.thbdf.org.
We appreciate your understanding and will keep you updated with future announcements. Feel free to call with any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
THBDF Staff and Board Members
Supporting Families & Individuals
Calendar of Events
July 2020
Virtual Program
July 25-31
Virtually
August 2020
9th Annual Be A Factor 5k
New Date
August 8
Loudon High School
Loudon, TN
14th Annual Pitchin' for Caleb
August 15
Centennial Park
Crossville, TN
4th Annual Women's Initiative
August 21 - 23
Franklin, TN
HFA Symposium
New Date Virtual Program
August 24 - 29
October 2020
50th Annual Meeting
New Date
October 9 - 11
Murfreesboro, TN
3rd Blazin' for Bleeders
New Date
October 17
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
Franklin, TN
Fall Festival
October 17
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
Franklin, TN
November 2020
21st Royal Gala
November 7
City Winery
Nashville,
Upcoming Programs To Be Announced
Blood Brotherhood Retreat
Caregiver Retreat
About Bleeding Disorders
A bleeding disorder is a genetic blood clotting deficiency caused by the absence or inactivity of an essential blood clotting protein, or "factor." This deficiency causes the body to form unstable blood clots that allow bleeding to continue longer than normal
A person with a bleeding disorder can experience frequent and often spontaneous episodes of prolonged bleeding. The most severe cases can have extensive bleeding into joints, muscles, and vital organs, resulting in life-threatening emergencies and crippling long-term complications.
Hemophilia and related bleeding disorders, such as von Willebrand disease, are genetically inherited. However, one in three diagnosed cases of hemophilia results from a spontaneous genetic mutation where there is no family history of abnormal bleeding.
