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Hemophilia Awareness The Snareys persevere against medical challenge together
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Nathan receiving a medal at championship finals. Swimming is a fabulous exercise for those with bleeding disorders.
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amily traits are passed down through generations. Sometimes a mom will gush, “My son has his grandmother’s eyes.” Other times a dad will proudly announce, “My girl won state at basketball, just like me!” On April 17, 2022, one inherited trait is recognized globally. World Hemophilia Day is a day to bring awareness to a characteristic passed through families, hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. A rare genetic disorder, hemophilia occurs in 1 of 5,000 male births. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that hemophilia is an “inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly.” Those with hemophilia have low levels of proteins called “clotting factors” in their blood, which can lead to spontaneous bleeding and bleeding after injuries or surgery.
Story by Annie Lisenby Smith
