Austin was used to the sidelines and having to play referee while the other kids competed in sports in gym class.  He used to have three hour nose bleeds as often as six days a week.  The obstacles that come with having von Willebrand disease, a disease that both Austin and his mother have, make having a schedule and participating in typical activities difficult.
 

Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation was there to help Austin gain independence by offering him a campership to attend a bleeding disorders camp.  GLHF also selected the Felber family to participate in Fit For All, a pilot fitness program that gives families affected by bleeding disorders access to the YMCA and a wellness trainer.  The Felbers were thankful for the opportunity to improve their health and since starting the program Austin has had fewer bleeds.