- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
HNC Family Festival & 5K Walk for Bleeding Disorders
ORGANIZATION: Hemophilia of North Carolina
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
6 people are interested
HNC Family Festival Volunteer Registration Volunteer Sign-up: http://hemophilia-nc.org/FamilyFestival/2018/vol-registration.php
April 14, 2018 - Charlotte, NC
Be a hero! Volunteer! The HNC Family Festival & 5K Walk is a big event, and we need your help. It takes a small army of eager volunteers to make the whole thing hum like a well-oiled machine. In the days before there are hundreds of gift bags waiting to be stuffed with cool stuff, plus special goodie bags for our four-legged walkers. On the big day itself there are tables and other gear to be unloaded and set up, staffed throughout the day, then taken down and packed away at the end. There are cars coming in and out that need to be directed smoothly and safely. In short, there's a lot to do.
Sign up today and be a part of the team. It's fun work and your help will be much appreciated. You'll even get a special T-shirt to show you're a volunteer - and a hero!
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About Hemophilia of North Carolina
Location:
260 Town Hall Drive, Suite A, Morrisville, NC 27560, US
Mission Statement
Hemophilia of North Carolina is a non-profit organization whose goal is to assist, involve and educate persons affected by bleeding disorders. We promote opportunities for improving the quality of life for persons with hemophilia and all bleeding disorders in the state of North Carolina.
Description
Hemophilia of North Carolina is a non-profit 501c3 organization which has been assisting the bleeding disorders community in the state for over 30 years. We are members of the National Hemophilia Foundation, Hemophilia Federation of America, Community Health Charities of North Carolina and the NC Center for Nonprofits. We support families and individuals through ongoing educational programs, peer support groups, patient advocacy, emergency financial assistance, scholarships and summer camps for our children.
Hemophilia is a genetically transmitted bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot normally. There is no cure for hemophilia. While treatment exists for most forms of the disease, it is costly and may require lifelong infusions of replacement clotting factor. In about 1/3 of cases there is no know prior family history of hemophilia. Rather the disorder results from a spontaneous genetic mutation.
The bleeding disorders community was devastated in the late 80's when the nation's blood supply became contaminated by the HIV virus. Over 90% of Americans with severe hemophilia became infected with AIDS and more than 50% of those infected have died. Through the advocacy efforts of those in the hemophilia community, laws were passed and continue to be in effect to make sure the nation's blood supply remains safe to all Americans. Members of the community and their national organizations continue to remain vigilant in tracking the collection and processing of the blood supply in this country.
The most common bleeding disorder in women is von Willebrand disease. According to recent guidelines released by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, up to 1% of the population is affected and most don't even know it.
For more information about Hemophilia of North Carolina and how you can help, please contact us. Together we can make a difference!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mint Street at 3rd & MLK Blvd. - Charlotte, NCCharlotte, NC 28202
DATE POSTED
March 12, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 5 hours
- Most positions are standing, but we can accommodate seated positions upon request.