Hemophilia of Georgia Announces Two Trot to Clot Fundraising Events
March 7, 2011
Hemophilia of Georgia will host the Trot to Clot Walk on Saturday April 16, 2011 at East Cobb Park in Marietta, Georgia and the Trot to Clot Walk/Run on May 21, 2011 at Stone Mountain Park. These events will raise money to fund programs and activities for people who have hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders. These disorders are very rare, life-long, and require extremely expensive medication that must be injected into a vein. Hemophilia of Georgia hopes to raise $40,000 through the Trot to Clot fundraisers.
Recognizing that other people affected by bleeding disorders can be a great resource for information and support, Hemophilia of Georgia organizes educational programs and activities for individuals and families. For some people, HoG events provide their only opportunity to meet others who are affected by the same bleeding disorder. HoG events also provide education about healthy living, treatment advances and best practices, and advocacy. Teens who attend the annual Teen Retreat enjoy a weekend away focusing on developing leadership skills that they can apply now and in their future careers. Families who attend Family Camp each Spring and Fall learn more about living with bleeding disorders and hear updates on the latest research.
According to Vic McCarty, Director of Development for Hemophilia of Georgia, “members of the community can help ensure that Hemophilia of Georgia can continue to fund programs to bring together clients from around the state for education, information sharing, and relationship-building by supporting the Trot to Clot Walk and Walk/Run.” The walks are non-competitive, fun events for people of all fitness levels. The Trot to Clot Run is a 5K run around the base of Stone Mountain. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing male and female runners.
There are several opportunities for companies to support the Trot to Clot Walk and Walk/Run by becoming Corporate Sponsors. These companies will gain valuable recognition among the community, demonstrate their dedication to corporate philanthropy, and help provide much-needed funds. Information about corporate sponsorship levels and benefits is available at www.hog.org/trot.
Individuals who would like to create a team for the walk or join an existing team, or register as individual walkers or runners should register at www.hog.org/trot. The registration fee is $25 per person and each walker or runner who raises at least $100 will receive a Trot to Clot T-shirt. People who are unable to participate in the walk or walk/run are encouraged to make a donation to support Hemophilia of Georgia.
About Hemophilia of Georgia
Hemophilia of Georgia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services and support for Georgians who have hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders. The only agency of its kind in the state, Hemophilia of Georgia works to enhance clients’ care and quality of life while actively pursuing a cure through research funding. HoG’s nonprofit pharmacy provides convenient home delivery of clotting factor and other medications at competitive prices. Hemophilia of Georgia exists so that people in Georgia affected by bleeding disorders live as normally and productively as possible. Additional information is available online at www.hog.org.
About Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a hereditary genetic disorder in which a person’s blood is not able to clot normally. In normal blood, proteins called clotting factors work together to form a clot whenever bleeding occurs. The person with hemophilia lacks or doesn’t have enough of a certain clotting factor so the blood can’t make a clot. Hemophilia is a very rare disorder, affecting about 17,000 people in the United States. People with hemophilia stop bleeding by taking an injection of the clotting factor that is missing from their blood. However, the clotting factor used to treat hemophilia is very expensive.