Get ready to walk with purpose on Saturday, October 11 and join members and supporters of the bleeding disorders community for the Nevada Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (Nevada Chapter NBDF) Annual UNITE for Bleeding Disorders Walk.
The annual fun walk out at Floyd Lamb Park (9200 Tule Springs Road) allows participants to walk in celebration or honor of those affected by bleeding disorders and assist in Nevada Chapter NBDF’s overall mission to find cures for inheritable blood disorders, as well as address and prevent complications of these disorders through research, education and advocacy.
“The UNITE Walk is our largest fundraiser each year and our chapter is the only one in Nevada supporting this community, so it’s vitally important we raise funds and continue to provide the resources, education and support that our families rely on. The need for funding has only amplified in 2025 and so we set a lofty goal of raising $40,000,” said Jacob Murdock, Executive Director of the Nevada Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation. “We’re ready to meet the challenge and have fun while doing so as it’s always a great morning out at Floyd Lamb!”
About UNITE for Bleeding Disorders Walk
The morning of fun and awareness kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with registration, check-in and vendor booths, including the CVS Health Bus offering free diagnostic testing, immunizations and more. Additionally, it will be full of family fun with music, park games such as cornhole and hula hoops, balloon animals, facepainting and visits from fun characters like Bluey. At 10:00 a.m., opening ceremonies begin with the walk starting at 10:30 a.m. Following the walk, both individual and team awards will be presented. Participants will also enjoy a complimentary picnic lunch and treats from an ice cream truck.
Attendees are highly encouraged to pre-register for the event and fundraise for the chance to earn a variety of UNITE for Bleeding Disorders incentives, including custom Crocs for the top team captain. The event is free to register; online registration is available at nv.bleeding.org and clicking on the banner ad for the walk on the home page or going to the EVENTS tab. Attendees will enjoy music, activities and team t-shirt designing contests. Those individuals who personally donate $25 or more will receive a special UNITE for Bleeding Disorders t-shirt.
All funds raised through the UNITE for Bleeding Disorders Walk stay in Nevada and support the many programs and services the organization provides to the bleeding disorders community throughout the state, including emergency financial assistance, educational programs, advocacy, summer camps for those with bleeding disorders and their siblings, and more.
The Nevada Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation welcomes Takeda and Hemophilia Alliance as presenting sponsors. National partner Sanofi; and Genentech as virtual partner.
About Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding disorders, a group of disorders that share the inability to form a proper blood clot, include hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and rare factor disorders. Improper clotting can be caused by defects in blood components such as platelets and/or clotting proteins, also called clotting factors. Bleeding disorders are characterized by extended bleeding after injury, surgery, trauma, or menstruation. Currently, there are no cures for bleeding disorders, and treatments vary depending on their severity. For some bleeding disorders, there are clotting factor concentrates that can be infused prophylactically or on-demand at home, to prevent or treat bleeds.
Bleeding disorders are life-threatening, debilitating, and expensive to treat. A child with severe Hemophilia will spend over $200,000 annually to prevent bleeding. Some children and adults build up inhibitors to the treatment and the costs can exceed $1 million per year. Failure to preventatively treat the disorder can result in prolonged painful bleeds that cause permanent and severe damage. The entire family is affected by the bleeding disorder physically, emotionally, and financially. With more than 30 years of experience, The Nevada Chapter of NHF provides programs and services to people affected by bleeding disorders so that they can better cope and can become self-advocates for themselves and/or their family. The Nevada Chapter of NHF partners with the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center of Nevada, other agencies, and medical professionals to provide programs and services unique to those with bleeding disorders to best meet their needs.
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