Our Mission
The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) Nebraska Chapter is dedicated to finding cures for inheritable blood disorders and addressing and preventing the complications of these disorders through research, education, and advocacy enabling people and families to thrive.
Our Mission ... In Action
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ProgramsGiving 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
In keeping with the spirit of National Family Caregivers Month, November HANDI Highlights is dedicated to resources that help support the caregiving community.
This edition includes resources that speak to challenges universal to all caregivers as well as those unique to caring for individuals with bleeding disorders. Topics include school/daycare coordination, financial planning, caregiver burnout, advocacy, aging, and multi-generational caregiving,
Individuals with severe von Willebrand disease (VWD), the most rare and severe form of the condition, can experience a wide range of bleeding symptoms ranging from relatively mild to serious.
