GET INVOLVED:   HOW YOU CAN HELP NBCA

Why Get Involved to Help Stop The Clot?

Because it’s a question of life and death.  You can help us save lives – “Stop The Clot” – and improve the quality of lives – by supporting our efforts.

Please complete our NBCA Interest Questionnaire and submit it online.  A NBCA team member will contact you to arrange for a call to discuss how we can best work together in support of NBCA’s mission. 

The mission of the National Blood Clot Alliance is to prevent, diagnose and treat thrombosis and thrombophilia through research, education, support and advocacy. 

Thank you for your interest in helping NBCA implement its mission at the local level.   We are often contacted by individuals wishing to get involved with NBCA through the formation of a NBCA Chapter or a variety of other options.  The information below will provide you with an overview and description of these options.  By completing our questionnaire, we’ll begin the process of working with you in meeting your needs and NBCA’s needs of your region.

NBCA SUPPORTS!

Our Stop The Clot® Support Groups provide an opportunity for patients, family members and friends to learn and share thoughts about blood clots and clotting disorders.  NBCA will provide a Stop The Clot® Support Group Facilitator’s Guide to assist with the logistics of organizing and developing a group in your region. If you’re interested in helping in this way, please click here.

NBCA TEACHES!

NBCA works closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), thrombophilia centers and anticoagulation clinics on its Stop The Clot® Education Project, which includes such programs as:

These education programs help inform the general and at-risk population about the statistics, risk factors and treatment options for blood clots and clotting disorders.  NBCA provides instructional materials, slide sets, potential sponsor lists for solicitation and national–based staff support to assist in bringing these educational opportunities to your area.  If you’re interested in helping in this way, please click here.

NBCA FUNDS!

Fundraising activities aimed at raising awareness and financial support help NBCA fund its overall mission.  Local volunteer organized special events, such as a Stop The Clot® Walk, Golf Tournament, Auction (silent, live or online) or other activities are excellent opportunities to rally support for NBCA while providing information about blood clots and clotting disorders.  Personal fundraising appeals through letter writing or online campaigns as well as corporate and foundation grant solicitations are also effective means of showing your interest and support of this important cause.  Whatever you choose, NBCA will provide logos, banners and educational materials, in addition to staff guidance in ensuring the best possible outcome for your activities. If you’re interested in helping in this way, please click here.

NBCA GROWS!

A national base of functioning chapters is critical to the growth of financial, educational and patient support programs and services, as well as for leadership development.  Chapters are essential for organizational growth. Combined, the activities of NBCA SUPPORTS, NBCA TEACHES and NBCA FUNDS coalesce to form a successful NBCA chapter that is able to implement the NBCA mission at the local level.  NBCA’s Chapter Resource Manual serves as the reference for NBCA volunteers and staff regarding the creation and ongoing operation of effective chapters, including:

Typically, chapter development costs are approximately $220,000 over a three-year period, at which point it is expected that the Chapter is able to be self-sustaining.  Nationally, as a start-up organization, NBCA’s resources are limited, and our goal is to reach as many people as possible.  We anticipate, focusing primarily on major markets with populations exceeding 1 million people.  Exceptions may be considered in markets where local resources are able to fund a minimum of 50% of the chapter development costs.  In selecting the priority order of chapters to be developed, consideration will be given to the geographic spread of sites developed to date, with the objective of reaching 75% of the US population. The goal is to create a sense of a “nationwide” organization vs. a cluster of chapters within a section of the United States. If you’re interested in helping in this way, please click here.

Thank you again for your interest!