Our Mission
The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) Hawaii Chapter is dedicated to finding cures for inheritable blood disorders and addressing and preventing complications of these disorders through research, education, and advocacy enabling people and families to thrive.
Our Mission ... In Action
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Giving you education & support for you and your family is our top priority. Our programs will help you connect with others, give you important information on care, and gain support.
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We fight to protect access to quality healthcare and treatments we need to live healthy lives, but we can't do it without your voice. Discover how you and your family can make a big difference by joining our advocacy efforts.
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We provide year-round events and fundraisers to spread awareness, educate and generate crucial resources in support of our mission. We hope to see you at our next event!
News Articles
The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) is delighted to announce a new accredited education opportunity for health care providers focused on personalized care for individuals with von Willebrand disease (VWD).
“Restoring Control in von Willebrand Disease: Collaborative Approaches for Delivering the Right Treatment for the Right Patient at the Right Time,” is an enduring activity planned and implemented by the PeerView Institute (PVI) for Medical Education and NBDF.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the ConcizuTrace™ ELISA Companion Diagnostic (CDx) test, which helps to determine the amount of concizumab-mtci that is circulating in an individual who has taken the product.
In a May 27th letter to the hemophilia community, it was confirmed that Spark Therapeutics has been fully integrated into the Roche Group. Spark first became a member of the Roche Group in 2019 with the aim of continuing to advance potential gene therapies for hemophilia and many other genetic diseases.
