Generation Next

The next generation is the future of the inheritable blood and bleeding disorders community! Meet these rising stars.

Mikey Berkman and a teammate on the lacrosse practice field

How Mikey Berkman Reached the Top of the Lacrosse World

Hint: it included his chapter, his coach, and a commitment to his treatment.
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Generation Next
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Should You Tell? Navigating the Tricky Issue of Disclosing Your Bleeding Disorder to Potential Employers

Here’s what to consider if you’re looking for a job.
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Generation Next
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Drinking and Bleeding Disorders

How to assess your relationship with alcohol.
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Generation Next
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6 Ways for Young Adults to Make Adherence Easier

“I wish I could go back and tell my younger self to take my hemophilia more seriously."
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Generation Next
Group of youths at an NYLI teen retreat in Texas.

NYLI Alumni: The Next Generation of Bleeding Disorders Leaders

Since it formally began in 2002, the National Youth Leadership Institute (NYLI) at the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) has seen...
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Generation Next, Advocacy
Young woman puzzled

I’m Turning 26, What Are My Healthcare Insurance Options?

When you turn 18, you can exercise your right to vote. At 21, you can legally purchase alcohol. And when...
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Generation Next
Jacey Gonzalez on Capitol Hill in 2017

Young Bleeding Disorders Advocates Make a Difference

On March 7–9, 2018, hundreds of people from around the country converged on Washington, DC, for the National Hemophilia Foundation’s...
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Advocacy, Generation Next
NHF's Young Hope Society aims to inspire millennial supporters

The Next Generation of Philanthropic Leaders

NHF's Young Hope Society aims to inspire millennial supporters.
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Generation Next
Navigating New Relationships When You Have a Bleeding Disorder

Navigating New Relationships When You Have a Bleeding Disorder

Advice on when and how to tell someone about your bleeding disorder
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Generation Next
How much is too much to share on social media

How Much Is Too Much to Share on Social Media?

Before you post about your bleeding disorder, keep this advice in mind.
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Generation Next
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Transferring Colleges: The Do’s and Don’ts

Doing your homework before starting the transfer process is key, especially when you have a bleeding disorder.
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Generation Next

Independence Days

Little about the growing-up experience is easy for children or parents. If you’re a young adult with a bleeding disorder...
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Generation Next
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