Do you have a story to tell about living with an inherited bleeding disorder? Whatever your story and experience, we would love to hear from you.
These are stories of people of all ages, from all walks of life. Each one is there to encourage, inspire, to highlight different aspects of living with an inherited bleeding disorder, or simply to show that you’re not alone.
In my time
While preparing for the CHS’ national ageing retreat in 2018, Learning to learn and passing it on, we recognized that we had an opportunity and an obligation to learn from the participants: to
Christine – Part of the family
You know, it’s funny, lately at CHS events, introductions usually include a statement like: “Tell us how long you’ve been involved with the CHS.” As the conversation makes its way around the room,
David – New York Rangers Head Coach David Quinn on Hockey and Hemophilia
Ice as unyielding as concrete. Razor-sharp blades whizzing past with abandon. Slap-shot pucks flying through the air. Boards dented and dinged from bodies slammed hard into them during every game. Ice hockey and
Vic – The courage to tell our story
Last August, my nephew Sam died after a courageous three-decade-long battle against hepatitis C. He was awaiting a liver transplant and the doctors were trying to make him strong enough to withstand surgery.
Emileigh and Erin – Two sisters. Two carriers. Two perspectives.
My name is Emileigh Van Dusen and I live with mild hemophilia B. I am an addictions and mental health social worker for the Nova Scotia Health Authority. I currently sit on the