Bleeding Disorder News # 132: The support pillars of InhibitCon, One Drop on the horizon and a new Factor 7 Study!

CHES Community Newsletter!🩸💜👑

Hi All, CHES had a very successful InhibitCon event last week in New Orleans! This was our first time running Inhibitor Family Camp, Leverage, and InhibitCon all in one! Despite a few (ahem) distractions right outside the hotel door in New Orleans, we were able to keep everyone engaged, excited, and amped to be together as a community to learn, connect, and share!

We have many thank you's to extend.

Sponsors: Thank you to the many folks who supported the only national inhibitor event in the country!
HEMA Biologics - Platinum
Sanofi - Diamond
Novo Nordisk - Gold
Genentech and Pfizer - Silver
CVS Health, DrugCo, Octapharma - Bronze
InfuCare, Optum, PharmaFusion, Soleo, Superior Biologics - Friends

After the Shock: Inhibitor Family Camp sponsors were: 
Sanofi - Gold
HEMA Biologics - Silver
CVS Health, DrugCo Health, and Novo Nordisk - Bronze

Leverage sponsor: 
Sanofi

We could not have done it without the help of our Glue Crew and Family Pals:
Gabe Anspaugh
Anoushka Dev
Taven Galloway
Donovan Guerrero
Audriyana Jaber
Laura Kinson-Curtin
Christy Miller
Kaite Scott
Adam Smith

This year the theme is "Build Your Band." It was a nod to the musical traditions of New Orleans AND a cool way to talk about finding the resources, education and glue crew we each need to be able to handle whatever comes our way with self-confidence and competence. We had Second Line Band which visited our opening exhibit hall! The above photo shows many of our Family Pals!


Our next event is our ultra-rare conference, One Drop, happening in Tampa in November. Applications just opened!

All the best,
Heather

One Drop 2026 in Tampa is fast approaching! Are you affected by an ultra-rare bleeding disorder? This conference is for you! Make sure you're signed up with our communications profile to receive the opening of applications on August 27th! A list of Ultra-Rare conditions can be found at https://ches.education/one-drop 
CHES remains dedicated to offering high quality education and connections with ultra-rares, women and the Inhibitor Community. 

Applications open 8-10 weeks prior to the event. Please stay tuned to CHES on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to watch for open dates. Applications will also be linked to this regular Digital Digest as they open.

Travel Fund aka CHES Champions

In 2026, CHES is asking all participants who are financially able to cover the cost of overnight hotel rooms for in-person CHES experiences. We know based on years of feedback that people would like to contribute to further CHES’s vision. CHES Champions is set up for donations of any size. With a little love, we can ensure that all of our community members have equitable access to be seen, heard, and supported. 

$50= covers the cost of one breakfast meal for one attendee

$150= covers a portion of our educational costs

$250= covers the cost of a child at a hotel event for a day (food and childcare activities)

$500= covers the cost of lodging for one attendee or one family for an event weekend

Tax deductible donations can be made to the 
CHES Champions fund. CHES Champions helps to cover travel costs for our community members who would be unable to attend events without financial assistance. 

This edition is smaller than usual as we just got back from New Orleans and I need a brain break! Stay tuned next time for a more robust catalogue of curated articles!

Factor VII 
FVII study
https://s3.maynardstreetdelivery.com/bee-images/instance_364953/100682211....

Females
ISTH education for females
https://ches.education/newsblog/isth-women-and-girls-assessment-tool-sept2026

By Females for Females
Are you a female aged 19+ with a diagnosed bleeding disorder or seeking diagnosis? If so, please join us for the next BFFF (By Females for Females) webinar! The session will focus on Iron Deficiency Anemia and bleeding disorders and led by Liz Richard, MS RDN LDN CNSC. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, 10/20 at 8PM ET. Sign up to receive BFFF notices here.
 
ISTH Women's Health Hub
The ISTH has launched its new Women's Health Hub, a comprehensive online resource designed to improve awareness, education and access to evidence-based information on bleeding and clotting disorders affecting women and girls. https://www.isthwomenshealth.org/

Hemophilia and Careers
How hemophilia shaped one doctor's career
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/how-one-doctors-lifelong-battle-with-hemophilia-shaped-his
Check out our Library of resources for women with bleeding disorders!
 

CHES is now a 501(c)3.

Since January 2023, nSpiration Foundation and CHES have merged to remain a non-profit committed to serving the needs of the community.

Support CHES Foundation to maintain its critical programs by donating. With your help, we can:  

  • Sustain and grow our unique events
  • Continue educational programs and informative communications
  • Tailor resources specifically for the bleeding disorders community
            

Consider making a monthly re-occurring contribution, even $5 would make a huge difference! 

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