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) has joined with World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) with issuing a joint statement on a severe adverse event with marstacimab rebalancing agent for hemophilia (Hympavzi®). NBDF believes it is important for the community to be informed as quickly and thoroughly as possible about all adverse events that can impact people’s informed decision-making regarding their treatment. As Pfizer shares more information regarding their ongoing investigation into this event, NBDF will continue to update the community.

The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) is delighted to announce that Luke Luckey of Manchester, Michigan, was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Kevin Child Scholarship (KCS). The Child family selected Luke as this year’s KCS award recipient from among more than 20 applicants.
Hemab Therapeutics recently announced positive results from a Phase 2 clinical study of their investigational subcutaneous therapy sutacimig.
Sutacimig is a laboratory-engineered bispecific antibody being developed as the first-ever prophylactic treatment for individuals with Glanzmann thrombasthenia (GT), one of several diseases the company is looking to ultimately target with this investigational, sub-Q therapy.
On December 4, 2025, Representatives Kean (R-NJ), Barragán (DCA), Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Auchincloss (D-MA), Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Watson-Coleman (DNJ) reintroduced the Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act to make necessary and life-saving prescription medications more affordable for patients with rare, serious, and chronic conditions such as hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other rare bleeding disorders.
