We are excited to host our 15th Annual Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk on Saturday, September 28 at Prowse Farm in Canton, MA! Everyone in the New England bleeding disorders community, their families, friends, supporters, local businesses and our industry partners from all six New England states are invited to join us.

This special day allows us 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.

The Walk Experience

Our Walk allows us to unite as a community and to celebrate one another. Each year, our Wicked Strong Family comes out in full force with high energy to raise funds and awareness for bleeding disorders.

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.

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 – Lunch Begins
• 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

How To Get Started

Follow these steps to join our cause and be an effective team captain!

• Build Your Team. Create a Walk Team here.
• Set A Goal. How much money would you like to raise and how many people would you like on your team? Be sure to celebrate your progress!
• Share Your Story. Use social media to share why you are participating this year. This is a good opportunity to educate everyone in your world about your bleeding disorder journey. Tell them what NEHA means to you.
• Create a Facebook or Instagram fundraiser. Donations will automatically appear on your team page once you link them. Learn how. It is so easy!
• Ask family and friends to join you. Have them register on your team today.
• Learn fundraising ideas and tips in our online team captain toolkit.
• Ask questions. We are here to help you through every step! Contact Jodi: [email protected].

Team Captain Toolkit 

Team captains hold an important role as leaders of the Walk. They work tirelessly each year to fundraise, advocate, and to raise awareness about the bleeding disorder community. We are here to help you every step of the way: whether you are a returning team or if this is your first Walk! Click below to find our Team Captain Toolkit packed full of tips, tricks, resources and more.

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 13. 
• 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 13. 
• 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 28 at 8 AM.
  • Recipient names will be printed in the program for all who qualify as of Friday, September 13. 
• 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 28 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!

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 helps 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. Your donation gives this experience to others. 
2. Educational Programs – We host several educational conferences and retreat experiences throughout the year. These events provide education in an immersive, supportive environment. Your commitment allows us to continue providing this education to patients and their families.
3. Advocacy – Every 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 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.