The New York City Hemophilia Walk, held on Sunday, June 1, 2008, was a resounding success. An estimated 700 people came together in this fun and festive walk on a beautiful day to raise funds for crucial research, education and advocacy. So far, more than $160,000 has been raised.

It’s not too late to participate in a walk or donate to the cause. Additional 2008 Hemophilia Walk sites are:

• Hemophilia Association, Inc.—Phoenix, AZ, Sunday, September 28, 2008
• Hemophilia of North Carolina—Cary, NC, Saturday, October 18, 2008
• Lone Star Chapter of the NHF—Houston, TX, Saturday, September 6, 2008
• Northern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation—Independence, OH, Saturday, September 20, 2008

Please visit the Walk Web site: www.hemophilia.org/walk for additional dates or to sign up to walk, join a team, sponsor a walker or make a donation.

The national presenting sponsor for the Hemophilia Walk 2008 is Baxter Healthcare. The national premier sponsors are Bayer, CSL Behring, Grifols and Wyeth.