Think about the first few years of a precious child’s life…
…the first smiles, first teeth, first steps, first birthday cake, giggling and laughter – it makes you feel wonderful, doesn’t it?
Now imagine this: unending trips to a multitude of hospitals with your child crying inconsolably, recurring bleeding episodes that cannot be stopped for days or weeks, and your child suffering from joint-pain that even painkillers can’t quell. Then imagine that even after borrowing from every family member, running out of money for treatment, tests, and travel to distant hospitals and still not knowing the cause of your child’s suffering. Despite all of your love and effort, you wonder if you will drown under the tsunami of mounting fear, desperation and heartache. Frightening isn’t it?
 Our work is not done. There are still an estimated 250,000+ people worldwide who have undiagnosed and untreated hemophilia and millions more suffering from other types of inherited bleeding disorders with access to little or no treatment.
We count on your support.
The journey of hope begins with you.
No one should have to suffer in silence - Jimmy's story
Last updated January 2012 |
