Each March, the community calls attention to inheritable blood and bleeding disorders during Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. This month lets patients and families with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, rare factor disorders, and more, share their lives, stories, struggles, and successes.
Here's how you can get involved with the chapter and celebrate Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
Weekly Challenges:
This month we are challenging you to get involved and spread awareness for the bleeding disorders community. Check out the weekly challenges below.
Week 1: 2025 Bingo Challenge!
Building a stronger community is always our goal! This year, join the Chapter as we complete our Bingo card. Get a Bingo and earn a spot in the High 5 Club! Let’s make an impact—one square at a time! Complete a bingo as a family by attending events and being active in the community. Each completed bingo earns you a one-of a-kind gift. Just send a text with a photo of your completed bingo card to 208.631.9729.
Week 2: Step It Up!
Lace up and step up to support our Chapter! For every 10,000 steps, share your result and receive a BIG 10 Reward. To share your result - text 208.631.9729 with proof of your steps or share on social media and tag NBDF Idaho.
Unite Walk Campaign: Take part in the amazing opportunity to make a difference by participating in our Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk Recruitment Campaign in partnership with CVS Specialty Pharmacy! By taking part, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card, provided by NBDF. Even better, TEN lucky participants will win!
Here’s how you can enter in just three simple steps:
1️. Register for your local Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk.
2️. Receive a $25+ donation by March 31st.
3️. That’s it—you’re automatically entered to win!
Week 3: Color Me Happy!
Express yourself through stories, artwork, or creativity as we come together to strengthen our Chapter. Download the coloring pages share your colorful creations with us!
Week 4: Say It with Food!
Bake it, make it, or cook it—whip up something delicious that represents your love, awareness, and support for those living with a bleeding disorder. Get creative in the kitchen and share your edible creations with us!
Learn About the History of Bleeding Disorders
Mentions of what could now be described as a bleeding disorder were first recorded hundreds of years ago and have been shaping the world ever since. Click the button below to see what bleeding disorders have to do with the Bible, Rasputin, and the spread of HIV.