Hemophilia 24/7 – a Column by Cazandra Campos-MacDonald

May 22, 2019May 20, 2019

This Graduation Season, Take Stock of Your Achievements

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The month of May can be an emotional roller coaster for many. Social media fills up with parents bragging about their children’s latest accomplishments — honor society, college acceptance ... Read more

May 15, 2019May 13, 2019

New Treatments Mean Summer Camps Can Focus on Fun

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Summer is upon us. Our kids have big plans: sleeping in, watching television, playing video games, sleepovers, vacations, and summer camp. From church camp to athletic and band camp, ... Read more

May 8, 2019May 6, 2019

This Mother’s Day, I Give Thanks for My Family’s Health

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Mother’s Day is this Sunday. The day dedicated to honoring mothers began in the early 1900s. It’s a special time of joy and celebration, with families going out for ... Read more

May 1, 2019April 29, 2019

Taking Time to Reflect on Stories of Courage

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I find myself stranded today. I had traveled from Texas to Denver for a week of classes before jetting off to Vermont for a speaking engagement. Before my arrival ... Read more

April 24, 2019April 22, 2019

The Throat Swab that Proved Waning Tolerance

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My youngest son Caeleb suffers from seasonal allergies. He gets severe headaches, congestion, a runny nose, watery eyes — it’s not fun. One of the telltale signs that he ... Read more

April 17, 2019April 16, 2019

My Son’s Beads of Courage Made a Difference in Our Lives

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The other day, I ran across a tiny, plastic bag that contained a blue bead representing a clinic visit. My son Caeleb was part of the Beads of Courage program at ... Read more

April 10, 2019April 8, 2019

My Son Learns Why It’s Critical to Rely on Others

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My adult son is 22 and living at home. He will be moving to a neighboring city next month and will go back to college in the fall. He ... Read more

April 3, 2019April 2, 2019

My Son’s Port Removal Awakened the Terror of PTSD

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It’s easy to distance yourself from the issues of a bleeding disorder when everything is going well. My youngest son, Caeleb, has not been in the hospital for an ... Read more

March 27, 2019March 25, 2019

By Honoring the Past, We Create Awareness of Bleeding Disorders

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When you’re a parent to a child newly diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, the immediate concern is for your child. What do I do next? Will they be OK? ... Read more

March 20, 2019March 18, 2019

Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month: The Comfort of a Port

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The unimaginable has happened. My youngest son, Caeleb, had his port removed. Of course, when someone with a bleeding disorder has a port, it’s usually not forever, so why ... Read more