Each year, we host an annual Walk to celebrate the resilience, dedication and perseverance of our Wicked Strong Family! This important event also raises vital funds needed to allow our organization to continue to fulfill its mission of providing education, support and advocacy for the New England bleeding disorders community. 

On Saturday, September 30, community members, families, friends, supporters, local businesses and our industry partners from all six New England states are invited to unite with us for our 14th Annual Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk at Prowse Farm in Canton, MA.

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Agenda Overview

• 8:30 AM – Registration Begins, Breakfast Truck & Industry Sponsor Tents Open
• 9:00 AM – Entertainment Begins
• 10:00 AM – Walk Ceremony Begins
• 11:00 AM – BBQ Lunch and Ice Cream Truck Opens
• 11:30 AM – Factor Club Medal Winners Announced and Awards Presentation – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Trophies will be presented to community and industry teams that  raise the most money and have the most creative t-shirts. A New Team Award will also be given.
• 1:00 PM – Walk Concludes

Logistics for Saturday, September 30

• Time – Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the Walk Ceremony starts at 10 AM.
  • Register online to speed-up the line when you arrive.
  • Checks or any additional donations you receive can be dropped-off at the registration tent.
• Address – The event is at Prowse Farm, 5 Blue Hill River Rd, Canton, MA 02021.
  • Once you arrive, follow the arrows to the parking garage.
  • This is on the MEDITECH Campus. Click here to see the map.
  • Dogs are allowed if they are well trained and on a leash.
• Items to Bring – Sunscreen, a sweatshirt or jacket, a chair or blanket to sit on.
• Food – You will receive a bracelet at registration giving you free access to a coffee truck in the morning followed by a BBQ Lunch and ice cream truck later in the day.
• Family Friendly Entertainment – There will be a petting zoo, reptiles, balloon art, face painting, the Red Sox Showcase, an obstacle course, yard games, and more!

How Your Donation Makes A Difference

Your support allows us to continue our work of providing support, education and advocacy to those living with a bleeding disorder in the following ways:

1. Family Camp – For over thirty years, we have offered Family Camp to anyone with a bleeding disorder who receives care in New England. This vital program aims to help children increase and enhance their self-infusion skills while also helping families build strong connections within our community. We are proud to subsidize 95% of the cost of Camp to ensure that everyone can attend this crucial program, regardless of their financial circumstances. Your donations helps give this experience to others. 
2. Educational Programs – We host several educational conferences and retreat experiences throughout the year. These events are designed to offer education in an immersive, supportive environment for our community members. Your commitment allows us to continue providing this education to patients and their families.
3. Advocacy – Each year, we send families to Washington, D.C., and to their state houses to share their stories and to ask lawmakers for their support on legislation that is critical to our community. Your generosity allows us and our needs to continue to be heard.
4. Emergency Assistance – Each year, we provide roughly $30,000 to New England families experiencing financial hardships by helping them with non-medical expenses like utility bills, transportation, rent and food. Your support helps those in need. 
5. Research – Since 2018, we’ve contributed more than $100,000 to help find a cure and improved treatment options for bleeding disorders. Your donation allows us to continue investing in research.

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The Walk Experience

Our Walk allows us to unite as a community and to celebrate one another. Despite some showers, our Wicked Strong Family came out in full force with high energy and a positive attitude to raise funds and awareness for bleeding disorders at our 2022 Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk.

This recap video features footage from the day, testimonials from community members and an explanation on how your donations make a difference in our community.

Awards and Milestones for Teams and Individuals 

• VIP Village: Teams that raise $5,000 will receive a VIP Tent at the Walk.
  • Tents will be allocated based on fundraising totals as of Friday, September 15. 
• Walk Team Yard Signs: Earn one sign along the walk route if your team raises $1,000; raising $2,500 will get you two signs; and raising $5,000 will get you three signs.
  • Signs will be printed based on fundraising totals as of Friday, September 15. 
• Factor Club Medals: Every individual participant (not team) that raises $500 will receive a special medal at the event to celebrate your hard work and effort.
  • Final numbers will be pulled on Saturday, September 30 at 8 AM.
  • Recipient names will be printed in the program for all who qualify as of Friday, September 15. 
• Awards: The three community and corporate teams that raise the most money, and the three teams with the most participants registered will receive awards.
  • Final numbers will be pulled on Saturday, September 30 at 8 AM.
• T-Shirt Contest: Create shirts for your team members to wear. Bring an extra t-shirt to the Walk to enter our contest. Trophies will be given for the three most creative shirts!