NYC Hemophilia Walk Has Its Day in the Sun

The sun was shining and spirits were high as more than 700 walkers, kids in strollers and dogs on leashes “walked the walk” to support the New York City Hemophilia Walk 2008 on Sunday, June 1. Approximately 30 teams and countless individuals and families strode along the Hudson River, proudly wearing the official Walk t-shirt or their colorful own team t-shirts.

Walkers were not only treated to a stellar day, but also to nourishment and entertainment. Bagels and fruit restored energy, and VitaminWater provided the beverages. Afterward, Magic Al entertained children and adults alike.

The event raised over $170,000, which will go to support NHF’s three key initiatives—advocacy, education and research. New York City was the kickoff walk for five pilot walks in this new fundraising and awareness campaign. Additional walks will be held by the:

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

If you are interested in registering for a walk, joining a team, sponsoring a walker or making a donation, please visit the Hemophilia 2008 Walk Web site: www.hemophilia.org/walk

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