The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) is proud to support International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW), taking place October 7-11 this year. This annual event highlights the critical importance of plasma donation and plasma-derived medicines for our community.

Why It Matters: Plasma-derived therapies are essential for many individuals with bleeding disorders. IPAW helps educate the public about plasma donation and its life-saving impact.

How To Participate 

  • Sharing educational resources
  • Promoting plasma donation awareness
  • Supporting our community members who rely on plasma-derived medicines

Get Involved 

Visit the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association’s (PPTA) website to learn more about: 

NBDF encourages its community members to attend and participate in important initiatives like these. Together, we can help ensure that the future of medicine includes everyone. 

For more information on IPAW and how you can participate, visit plasmaweek.org

Be sure to use our official community collaborative hashtag #StrongerTogetherwithNBDF. Have news to share? Email communications@bleeding.org.

By Kyla Clark, NBDF Director of PR and Communications