World Hemophilia Day (WHD), a global event in honor of the birthday of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) founder Frank Schnabel, is Saturday, April 17, 2010. This special day is used to increase public awareness, educate patients, attract volunteers, raise funds, and advocate for improved treatment and care. Hemophilia and lesser known bleeding disorders impact hundreds of thousands of people of all ethnicities, education levels and incomes, their families, and their communities.

Hemophilia and lesser known inherited bleeding disorders impact hundreds of thousands of people of all ethnicities, education levels, and incomes, their families, and their communities. With proper care and treatment, people with these disorders can lead longer, healthier lives. But unfortunately, many people with bleeding disorders do not have access to appropriate care.

Reflecting on the World Federation of Hemophilia’s expansion of its mission to embrace all bleeding disorders, this year’s theme, “The Many Faces of Bleeding Disorders,” focuses on the different types of bleeding disorders.

Here are 3 simple ways that YOU can celebrate World Hemophilia Day!

1) In honor of WHD on April 17th, wear red all day on Friday, April 16th to work or school to show your support to all of your friends, family, and co-workers!

2) Check out the World Federation of Hemophilia's video podcast: http://www.wfh.org/whd

3) Post this as your Facebook status on April 17th: Today is World Hemophilia Day! I am celebrating by helping all my Facebook friends learn more about bleeding disorders by posting the World Federation of Hemophilia’s video podcast, “The Many Faces of Bleeding Disorders”: http://www.wfh.org/whd