From transportation to and from hospital visits to providing medic alert bracelets, the Chapter offers a number of medical and financial services.  This may include medicines, supplies, groceries and housing allowances for hospital stays.  The foundation may even be able to help with additional costs that are not covered by insurance.  Resources are available to provide for psychological needs and counseling.  A Special Needs Fund was created to help with financial assistance for families suffering hardship due to a medical crisis or complications associated with a bleeding disorder.  Further, it can be exceedingly difficult for an adult living with a bleeding disorder to receive normal preventative dental care.  Because of this the Chapter has set up a program to help those in need obtain this very necessary care.

In addition to assistance with medical and financial issues the Tri-State Bleeding Disorder Foundation is dedicated to providing educational and social support to the community it serves.  Every year the youth of the Foundation have the opportunity to attend an award winning camp program.  Camp provides attendants the chance to learn independence, self management and leadership skills while simultaneously building strong relationships with peers.  Additionally, the Chapter provides frequent educational and social events that allow the adults to network, share stories and build a stronger community.  Blood Ties, the Foundation’s newsletter, keeps members and friends up to date and current on relevant concerns, while Chapter advocacy efforts ensure that our interests are being represented in state and federal legislature.

It is important to note that the many programs and services the Tri-State Bleeding Disorder Foundation offers are supported entirely from grants, special event fundraisers and donations.  The Chapter is not a United Way Agency and receives no funds from the local, state or federal government.  Join us in continuing the Chapter’s tradition of excellence in supporting the bleeding disorders community by becoming a member today.  You may choose the level of support that is most appropriate for you.  Your membership dollars will not only help offset the cost of the many services offered by the Chapter, but will also contribute to ongoing research efforts on behalf of the Foundation’s parent organization, The National Hemophilia Foundation.  Your commitment today means continued support and hope for our community tomorrow.  Please review the Membership Form for additional information and benefits of joining today.