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Millions of Americans are affected by blood disorders each year, which is why it is important for everyone to know about the risk factors, symptoms, and prevention strategies for these disorders.
Developed by the American Society of Hematology (ASH), the Blood: The Vital Connection campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of healthy blood and about the most common blood diseases, such as anemia, bleeding and clotting disorders, and blood cancers. Help us reach this goal by sharing information about this campaign and blood disorders with your community.
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Contact your elected officials to increase federal funding for research.
Biomedical research leads to discoveries that improve the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Contact your representative and senators today and urge them to support increased federal funding of research.
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Contact your elected officials to increase federal funding for research.
Research Saves Lives
Each year, millions of Americans are affected by blood diseases. Hematology researchers are working to understand these disorders to enable the development of new and improved treatments. But without adequate federal funding to support this important work, life-saving discoveries – such as those highlighted in this short film – would not be possible. You can make a difference – take action today to bring us one step closer to conquering blood diseases. It only takes a few minutes to use our online Advocacy Center to contact Congress and voice your support for increased research funding.
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Patient groups are also encouraged to join in this effort. Help get the word out to your constituents by posting a link to www.bloodthevitalconnection.org on your site.
For organizations: Use the material below to inform your community.
You can learn more about the campaign or use the links below to help spread the word about the importance of healthy blood. These materials are free for use on your Web sites, blogs, newsletters, e-newsletters, etc. Download the documents that you want to use from the list below.
Blood: The Vital Connection’s messages and tips have been approved by a scientific advisory panel of hematologists who are members of ASH, the premier membership association representing more than 15,000 hematologists worldwide. ASH’s mission is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.