The National Hemophilia Foundation is pleased to announce the success of its 2009 walk initiative, its second year running the program. The walks attracted 6,000 walkers and raised more than $1,235,000 from national sponsors, local businesses and individual donations.

NHF’s Hemophilia Walk is a nationwide event that raises funds and awareness of hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Participants raise money for crucial research, advocacy and education by joining together in a fun and festive event.

The 15 sites for the 2010 Walk season are:

• Arizona Hemophilia Association (Phoenix)
• Central Ohio Chapter of NHF (Columbus)
• Delaware Valley Chapter of NHF  (Glenside, PA)
• Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation (Milwaukee, WI)
• Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois (Chicago)
• Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California (Emeryville)
• Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California (Los Angeles)
• Hemophilia of Indiana (Indianapolis)
• Hemophilia of North Carolina (Cary)
• Lone Star Chapter of NHF (Houston, TX)
• Nebraska Chapter of NHF (Lincoln)
• New England Hemophilia Association (Dedham, MA)
• New York City Hemophilia Chapter
• Northern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation (Independence)
• Western Pennsylvania Chapter of NHF, Pittsburgh