Thanks to NHF and HANJ advocacy, in 1971, New Jersey passes a bill that authorizes the appropriation of $250,000 in state monies to be directed in establishing an assistance program for hemophiliacs.

In 1971, a test for hepatitis B antibodies is developed to identify infected donors; the test is mandated by the FDA for blood donation.

Ryan White, who will become the face of the HIV crisis for the hemophilia community, is born.

NHF expands to 54 national chapters.

NHF launches the Lee Henry Ferguson Scholarship, a financial aid award for students, which goes on until 1982.

The Gateway Hemophilia Association (Missouri chapter) forms after being approached by NHF to start a local chapter for families with hemophilia. With the growing population and need for support, GHA is started.

Hemophilia of Michigan opens Camp Bold Eagle, the first summer camp to serve the bleeding disorders community in the U.S.

NHF's first medical director, Dr. Martin Rosenthal, passes away suddenly from a heart attack.

In 1966, Dr. Jeanne Lusher is the first individual to ever identify inhibitors as antibodies to factor VIII.

First NHF Award of Excellence is given.