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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Voorhees, NJ – The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is proud to announce the designation of Vein and…

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National Blood Clot Alliance Launches Community DVT Excellence Program to Expand Access to Lifesaving Care

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Finley was a healthy, driven high school athlete w

Finley was a healthy, driven high school athlete with big dreams — football, computer science, even teaching himself Japanese.

He had been diagnosed with Factor V Leiden, but no one explained what that meant. When he started showing symptoms like shortness of breath, high heart rate, and difficulty climbing stairs, but his symptoms were not taken seriously.

On October 1, Finley collapsed at school due to a massive saddle pulmonary embolism. He passed away days later.

His story is a reminder: blood clots don’t just affect adults—and too often, the signs are missed, especially in young athletes.

Know your family history. Recognize the symptoms. Don’t be afraid to push and question your doctors.

#StopTheClot #BloodClotAwareness #FactorVLeiden #PulmonaryEmbolism #DVT #PE #StrongEnoughToAsk #BloodClots #AthleteHealth #KnowYourRisk

Blood Clot Awareness Month is still here! This 31-

Blood Clot Awareness Month is still here! This 31-day challenge called us to get out, get active, track our steps, raise funds, and spread awareness about blood clots.

Share your progress with us and inspire others to stay healthy and stop the clot. It's also not too late to sign up as a supporter.

👉 Sign up today at https://bit.ly/100kReasons2026 (or in the link in our bio)

Every move and donation you make helps remember the 100,000 lives lost each year to blood clots. Plus, your registration is 100% tax-deductible.

#stoptheclot #vte #bloodclots #BCAM2026 #BloodClotAwarenessMonth2026 #bloodclotawareness #bloodclotpatient #bloodclotsurvivor #strongenoughtoask

🩸 March is Blood Clot Awareness Month. This yea

🩸 March is Blood Clot Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “Strong Enough to Ask” is a reminder that strength isn’t ignoring symptoms—it’s trusting your instincts and speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.

👉 Swipe through for a preview of what’s inside our FREE Blood Clot Awareness Toolkit—including prevention tips, key risk factors, and ways to protect yourself and your loved ones.

🔗 Download your free toolkit: https://bit.ly/BCAM2026
(or find the link in our bio)

#stoptheclot #strongenoughtoask #bloodclots #bloodclotawarenessmonth #bcam2026 #vte #dvt #pe #deepveinthrombosis #pulmonaryembolism #bloodclotawareness #bloodcloteducation

Blake Burgess was 21 years old when a blood clot t

Blake Burgess was 21 years old when a blood clot took his life. 💔

Now, Oklahoma has a chance to make sure fewer families face that same heartbreak.

HB 3644 — the Blake Burgess Blood Clot Prevention Act — has passed the House and is headed to the Senate. It would require Oklahoma hospitals to screen patients for blood clot risk and train their staff to act fast. This is how we save lives.

Oklahoma: momentum is building.

550+ letters have already been sent in support of HB 3644. Contact your State Senator and ask them to vote YES.

🔗Add your voice: http://stoptheclot.org/blake-burgess-blood-clot-bill (or link in bio)

#StopTheClot #BlakeBurgessAct #BloodClotAwareness #OklahomaHealth #HB3644 #NationalBloodClotAlliance
@oksenate

Trey Smith is a 2x Super Bowl Champion — but bef

Trey Smith is a 2x Super Bowl Champion — but before the NFL, he faced something far more life-threatening than any opponent on the field.

He couldn’t walk a few yards without struggling to breathe. Training felt different. Something wasn’t right.

Many athletes are taught to push through pain. To ignore it. To keep going.

But Trey listened to his body. He spoke up. He asked questions.

And that decision saved his life.

This Blood Clot Awareness Month, we’re sharing stories like Trey’s to remind you:
Being strong isn’t about pushing through —
it’s about knowing when to speak up.

💬 Ask when something feels off
💬 Ask about your risk
💬 Ask until you’re heard

That’s what it means to be #StrongEnoughToAsk.

Trey is using his voice to help others — and you can too.

Join the 100,000 Reasons Challenge, or support someone who is.

🚶🏽‍♂️‍➡️ Move for remembrance.
🏃🏼‍♀️ Move for awareness.
🚴🏾 Move for your physical and mental health.
🛼 Move so fewer lives are lost.

💜 Not tracking miles? You can still make a powerful impact by donating, sharing, or cheering others on.

Join or support here (link in bio):
bit.ly/100kReasons2026

@trey_smith @chiefs
#StrongEnoughToAsk #StopTheClot #KansasCityChiefs #BloodClotSurvivor #PulmonaryEmbolism #bloodclots #bloodclotawarenessmonth #bcam2026 #vte #dvt #pe #deepveinthrombosis #pulmonaryembolism #bloodclotawareness #treysmith

🚨 A first for blood clot care 🚨 We’re pro

🚨 A first for blood clot care 🚨

We’re proud to announce that Vein and Vascular Institute has been named the nation’s FIRST Community DVT Excellence Center 🏆

This means more patients can access:

✔️ Faster diagnosis
✔️ Evidence-based treatment
✔️ Coordinated follow-up care
— all in a community setting

Blood clots can happen to anyone, and early care is critical. Expanding access like this helps ensure patients get the care they need — when and where they need it most.

👏 Join us in celebrating this milestone during #BloodClotAwarenessMonth

🎓 Want to learn how this level of care is built?
Join our COE webinar tomorrow: https://bit.ly/COEwebinar325 (link in bio)

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/VVInews (link in bio)

#StopTheClot #DVT #BloodClots #Healthcare #PatientAdvocacy #BCAM
@veinvascularinstitute

Lauren Brzozowski is an elite Team USA bobsled ath

Lauren Brzozowski is an elite Team USA bobsled athlete, known for her speed, strength, and determination on the ice. But despite being in peak physical condition and training at the highest level, she developed blood clots in her calf after suffering an injury and traveling long distances to compete.

At first, Lauren struggled to understand what was happening. As a high-performance athlete, she was used to pushing through pain and discomfort. But this felt different. What began as leg pain and swelling turned out to be something far more serious — deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Because blood clots are often not top of mind for young, healthy athletes, the warning signs can be easy to overlook. Thankfully, Lauren received medical care and began treatment that allowed her to safely return to training and continue pursuing her Olympic dreams.

Now Lauren is using her experience to help others understand that blood clots can happen to anyone — even elite athletes. This March, her story is a powerful reminder that no one is invincible, and that being “Strong Enough to Ask” and getting checked when something feels off can save your life.

Join Lauren and the NBCA community in the 100,000 Reasons Challenge. Together we’ll get up, walk, run, ride, and roll, tracking and sharing our progress along the way. It’s not too late to join!

🚶🏽‍♂️‍➡️ Move for remembrance.
🏃🏼‍♀️ Move for awareness.
🚴🏾 Move for your physical and mental health.
🛼 Move so fewer lives are lost.

💜 New this year: If you want to support without tracking your miles, you can still make a powerful impact by fundraising, sharing resources, and cheering others on.

Click here to join or find the link in our bio:
bit.ly/100kReasons2026

And stay tuned for more inspiring athlete stories throughout Blood Clot Awareness Month.
@zozzy7
#StrongEnoughToAsk #StopTheClot #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #BloodClotSurvivor #DVT #bloodclots #bloodclotawarenessmonth #bcam2026 #vte #deepveinthrombosis #bloodclotawareness #bloodcloteducation

Blake Burgess was 21 years old when a blood clot t

Blake Burgess was 21 years old when a blood clot took his life. 💔

Now, Oklahoma has a chance to make sure fewer families face that same heartbreak.

HB 3644 — the Blake Burgess Blood Clot Prevention Act — has passed the House and is headed to the Senate. It would require Oklahoma hospitals to screen patients for blood clot risk and train their staff to act fast. This is how we save lives.

We’re asking every Oklahoman to contact their State Senator and ask them to vote YES. The link to take action is in our bio.

#StopTheClot #BlakeBurgessAct #BloodClotAwareness #OklahomaHealth #HB3644 #NationalBloodClotAlliance

@oksenate

🩸 Who is at risk of blood clots? The answer mig

🩸 Who is at risk of blood clots? The answer might surprise you.

March is Blood Clot Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Strong Enough to Ask”— because strength isn’t ignoring symptoms. It’s trusting your instincts and speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.

Here is a peak at what’s inside our Blood Clot Awareness Toolkit, which is FREE to download from our website.

Just to go https://bit.ly/BCAM2026
(or find the link in our bio)

#stoptheclot #strongenoughtoask #bloodclots #bloodclotawarenessmonth #bcam2026 #vte #dvt #pe #deepveinthrombosis #pulmonaryembolism #bloodclotawareness #bloodcloteducation

Have you or a loved one been recently diagnosed wi

Have you or a loved one been recently diagnosed with a blood clot and struggling with the emotional/psychological impact?

Join us for our April PEP Talk: Navigating Emotional Trauma Post Blood Clot: The Symptom Nobody Mentioned

We’ll be joined by Dr. Leben Tefera, MD, Staff physician, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic and member of NBCA’s Council of Emerging Researchers in Thrombosis, as well as some NBCA blood clot survivors, to shed light on the emotional and psychological experiences many people face after a clot — and why acknowledging them matters.

Date/Time: 🗓 April 14 at 7:00 pm ET
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/AprilPEP2026

#bloodclots #pulmonaryembolism #medicalPTSD #healthanxiety #stoptheclot

Thrombassador & long-time volunteer, Denise Engler

Thrombassador & long-time volunteer, Denise Englert, obtained a donated highway billboard in upstate New York — now for the second year in a row — that will run throughout Blood Clot Awareness Month.

The billboard honors her son, Paul Englert, Jr., who tragically passed away from a pulmonary embolism while attending class at the University of Buffalo. He was just 19 years old.

Thank you, Denise, for your incredible strength and advocacy — your voice and Paul’s story are making a real difference and helping save lives.

Join us this Blood Clot Awareness Month: https://www.stoptheclot.org/blood-clot-awareness-month-2026/

#bloodclot #pulmonaryembolism #stoptheclot #nationalbloodclotalliance #NBCA #BCAM2026 #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #VolunteerSpotlight

Blake Burgess was 21 years old when a blood clot t

Blake Burgess was 21 years old when a blood clot took his life. 💔

Now, Oklahoma has a chance to make sure fewer families face that same heartbreak.

HB 3644 — the Blake Burgess Blood Clot Prevention Act — has passed the House and is headed to the Senate. It would require Oklahoma hospitals to screen patients for blood clot risk and train their staff to act fast. This is how we save lives.

We’re asking every Oklahoman to contact their State Senator and ask them to vote YES. The link to take action is in our bio.

#StopTheClot #BlakeBurgessAct #BloodClotAwareness #OklahomaHealth #HB3644 #NationalBloodClotAlliance
@oksenate

🎁 Challenge Prize Alert! 🎁 It’s Not Too La

🎁 Challenge Prize Alert! 🎁 It’s Not Too Late
Win Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

Participants will have the chance to win in two ways:
🏆 Top Fundraiser: Raise he most for NBCA
🚶 Consistency Champion: Log activity the most days

Every mile = a reason
100,000 lives lost each year

Join the 100,000 Reasons Challenge - Walk. Run. Ride. Roll.
Help us reach 100,000 miles.

⬇️ Sign up + start logging today https://bit.ly/100kReasons2026

#100000Reasons #StopTheClot #BloodClotAwareness #MoveForAwareness

A blood clot doesn’t just affect your body — i

A blood clot doesn’t just affect your body — it can affect how you think, feel, and experience the world afterward.

Join us for our April PEP Talk: Navigating Emotional Trauma Post Blood Clot: The Symptom Nobody Mentioned

Featuring Leben Tefera, MD, Staff physician, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic and member of NBCA’s Council of Emerging Researchers in Thrombosis.

🗓 April 14 at 7:00 pm ET

This conversation will shed light on the emotional and psychological experiences many people face after a clot — and why acknowledging them matters.

🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/AprilPEP2026

Blake Burgess was just 21 — strong, athletic, ki

Blake Burgess was just 21 — strong, athletic, kind, and deeply loved. After contracting COVID, he continued to experience symptoms that were repeatedly dismissed as lingering effects of the virus. In reality, he was suffering from a pulmonary embolism.

In the latest episode of Taking a Breath [Season 3, Episode 7], Blake’s parents share his story, the grief of losing him, and why knowing the signs, symptoms, and family history of blood clots can save lives.

Through their grief, they have become passionate advocates for blood clot awareness, helping to advance the Blake Burgess Act to improve blood clot awareness and treatment in the state of Oklahoma.

📝 Learn more and support the bill: stoptheclot.org/blake-burgess-blood-clot-bill
🎧 Listen to the full episode here, or where ever you get your podcasts: https://www.stoptheclot.org/podcast/
(or at the links in bio)

#bloodclot #pulmonaryembolism #blakeburgess #NBCA #nationalbloodclotalliance #stoptheclot #takingabreathpodcast

We’re excited to share something new. The Natio

We’re excited to share something new.

The National Blood Clot Alliance is proud to launch the new NBCA Community DVT Excellence Program — expanding access to high-quality DVT care in outpatient and community settings.

These recognized centers help ensure patients receive:
✔ Timely diagnosis
✔ Evidence-based treatment
✔ Ongoing support and follow-up
✔ Clear pathways to advanced care when needed

Not every blood clot requires hospital care — but every patient deserves the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

This program works alongside our hospital-based Centers of Excellence to strengthen care across the entire journey.

🔗 Learn more at the link in bio

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #DVT #PatientAwareness #HealthEducation #PublicHealth #Healthcare #PatientAdvocacy #KnowTheSigns #HealthEquity #PreventionMatters #VascularHealth #OutpatientCare

Bryce Stanfield was just 21 — a student athlete

Bryce Stanfield was just 21 — a student athlete with a bright future — when his life was cut short by a pulmonary embolism.

His story is a powerful reminder that blood clots don’t always look the way we expect. Even young, strong, highly active people can be at risk — and symptoms can be easy to overlook or explain away.

In the years since Bryce’s passing, his mother has become a passionate advocate, working with the National Blood Clot Alliance to help prevent other families from experiencing this kind of loss.

His teammates and the Furman community continue to honor his legacy — including former @FurmanUniversity teammates Julian Ashby of the @Patriots and Ryan Miller of the @NYGiants, who selected the National Blood Clot Alliance as their @NFL My Cause, My Cleats charity in honor of Bryce.

💔 Blood clots can affect anyone
💡 Awareness can change outcomes

Bryce’s story is already making an impact — saving lives through awareness.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts.

Be Strong Enough To Ask: “Could this be a blood clot?”

This Blood Clot Awareness Month, join the 100,000 Reasons Challenge in honor of Bryce and the 100,000 lives lost each year to blood clots.

🚶🏽‍♂️‍➡️ Move for remembrance.
🏃🏼‍♀️ Move for awareness.
🚴🏾 Move for your physical and mental health.
🛼 Move so fewer lives are lost.

💜 New this year: Not ready to track your miles? You can still make a powerful impact by fundraising, sharing resources, and cheering others on. Just select the 'Fan/Fundraiser' option at registration.

Join us. Dedicate your miles. Make a difference.

🔗 bit.ly/100kReasons2026 (or link in bio)

#StrongEnoughToAsk #StopTheClot #BloodClotAwarenessMonth #PulmonaryEmbolism #bloodclots #bcam2026 #vte #dvt #pe #deepveinthrombosis #pulmonaryembolism #StanfieldStrong #BloodClotAwareness #MoveForACause #newenglandpatriots #patriots #newyorkgiants #furmanathletics @julian.ashby @_ryanmiller1 @teristanfield @furmanpaladins

🚴 The National Blood Clot Alliance is a proud c

🚴 The National Blood Clot Alliance is a proud charity partner of the 2026 TD Five Boro Bike Tour, presented by Bike New York.

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, cyclists from around the world will take on a once-a-year experience: riding 40 car-free miles through all five boroughs of New York City. Whether you’re a first-time rider or a seasoned cyclist, it’s an unforgettable way to see the city.

Ride with Team Stop the Clot—sport our signature red polka dots and help raise awareness about blood clots.

Don’t wait! A limited number of charity bibs are still available.
Learn more & apply: bit.ly/2026TDFiveBoroBikeTour
(or find the link in our bio)

#StopTheClot #TDFiveBoroBikeTour #BikeNewYork #BloodClotAwareness #TeamStopTheClot #nationalbloodclotalliance @bikenewyork

Today, the National Blood Clot Alliance is on Capi

Today, the National Blood Clot Alliance is on Capitol Hill alongside clinicians, meeting with Members of Congress and their staff to elevate a critical, often overlooked public health issue: blood clots.

Each year, up to 900,000 Americans are affected — and as many as 100,000 lives are lost. Yet too many cases are preventable, and too many diagnoses are delayed.

Together — patients, advocates, and healthcare professionals — we’re bringing both the human impact and clinical reality to these conversations.

We’re here to advocate for federal support to:
🔹 Develop a comprehensive, nationwide blood clot education and awareness campaign focused on prevention and treatment
🔹 Expand education and training for healthcare professionals to improve recognition of the signs and symptoms

But awareness is only part of the solution. Patients also need access to high-quality, evidence-based care.

That’s why NBCA’s VTE Centers of Excellence program exists — to recognize and support institutions committed to delivering the highest standard of care across prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

And we’re not stopping there…

We’re excited to share that this work is expanding — with more to come soon.

Because excellence in VTE care shouldn’t be limited by geography. Every community deserves access to coordinated, evidence-based care — and we’re committed to helping build and support programs that bring that level of care closer to home.

Together, we can build a future where blood clots are prevented when possible, diagnosed without delay, and treated with excellence.

#stoptheclot #vtecoe #capitolhillday #patientadvocacy #bloodclotawareness

We did it — all 50 states are now represented. 🇺🇸

Because of this incredible community, more than 1,300 letters were sent to Congress urging support for federal blood clot awareness and education funding.

Advocates from every state across the country stepped up to make their voices heard.

The timing couldn’t be better. Tomorrow, the National Blood Clot Alliance will be on Capitol Hill for our annual advocacy day, meeting with congressional offices to discuss the urgent need for blood clot prevention, awareness, and education.

Your voices matter. Your action makes a difference.

Thank you for helping us light up the map — and move this mission forward!

#stoptheclot #bloodclots #advocacy #calltoaction #contactyourreps #bloodclotadvocacy #bloodcloteducation #bloodclotfunding #bloodclotawareness #bloodclotprevention

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