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Help NBCA Stop The Clot by Becoming a Volunteer
At the National Blood Clot Alliance, we are extremely fortunate to have incredible volunteers who help us raise funds to support our mission and also help us to get the word out about the risks, signs, and symptoms of dangerous blood clots.
The majority of people who connect with our organization do so after they have experienced a clot or suffered the loss of a close friend or family member. Through their efforts to plan community fundraisers, share their stories, and engage with NBCA on its social media channels, volunteers play an important role in contributing to improved awareness about blood clots by sharing this crucial information with their own network of family and friends. Dangerous blood clots do not discriminate. They can affect anyone, and our volunteers help us expand awareness of this important message.
Throughout the year, we will feature the stories of NBCA volunteers who have made a difference to our organization and shares our passion for supporting our mission to reduce the number of lives lost to blood clots and clotting disorders.
If you are interested in getting involved with NBCA, please e-mail tpatrikis@stoptheclot.org
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Volunteer of the Month
February 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Teri Stanfield
When Teri Stanfield of Acworth, GA joined the National Blood Clot Alliance as a Thrombassador in August 2024, she did so with a mission fueled by a devastating loss. In February 2024, she lost her only son, Bryce Stanfield, to an undiagnosed pulmonary embolism. Bryce, a talented football player at Furman University in South Carolina,…
November 2024 Volunteer of the Month: Jill Cowley
After her 41-year-old cousin died of a pulmonary embolism in September 2023, Jill Cowley felt prompted to take action. Determined to do something positive in Chandra’s memory, she partnered with the National Blood Clot Alliance in August 2024 organizing the 1st Annual Chandra’s Stop the Clot Charity Golf Tournament in Oswego, NY followed by a…
March 2024 Volunteer of the Month: Sarah Zayyad
In the Summer of 2021, Sarah Zayyad started experiencing calf pain. As a doctor of physical therapy, she had some knowledge of blood clots and what could cause them. She thought her symptoms aligned with deep vein thrombosis, or a blood clot in her leg, and wondered if her oral contraceptive use could be a…
January 2024 Volunteer of the Month: Egypt Bryant
When Egypt Bryant experienced deep vein thrombosis and a pulmonary embolism in 2022, she was literally in the right place at the right time: at work in the pulmonary department of an outpatient clinic in New York City. Egypt is still recovering physically and mentally. As she researched blood clots and tried to make sense…
December 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Hannah Lipton
Last year, Hannah Lipton of Columbus, Ohio gave birth to her first child. During a time that was supposed to be joyous, Hannah instead faced multiple complications, including a bilateral pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. This experience set her on a path of advocacy, and she found her way to the National Blood Clot…
November 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Jack Armstrong
Sporting the iconic red polka dot Team Stop the Clot jersey, Jack not only conquered the NYC Marathon with an impressive finish time of four hours and 22 minutes, but he also raised more than $11,600 for the National Blood Clot Alliance. Jack’s commitment goes beyond the marathon course. As the co-founder of Bob’s Pizza…
October 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Kristin Billings
As an NBCA Community Thrombassador, Kristin regularly speaks about her blood clot experience and her pageant work allows her to amplify her message. Now, Kristin is taking her awareness efforts a step further by teaming up with Got Sneakers, an organization that collects used sneakers and recycles them, reducing the waste dumped in landfills. Each…
September 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Milia Dawes
Serving her community was a big part of who Leah Dawes was. Helping young people and making the world a better place for them to grow was her focus. Leah, a senior training specialist at PECO in Philadelphia, volunteered with the PECO Explorers program, teaching leadership skills to children across the city. As a…
August 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Danielle Ring
Kelly Walcott and Danielle Ring met at Binghamton University and became close friends. Over the years, they supported each other through tough times and celebrated their achievements together. When Kelly got engaged, she asked Danielle to be a bridesmaid. But the wedding, scheduled for September 2022, would never happen. Kelly died of a …
July 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Sarah Henley
Surviving a life-threatening medical emergency was not what Sarah Henley of Maryland ever imagined would happen to her. A month earlier, she had given birth to her second child. Her doctor prescribed a low-estrogen contraceptive pill, and towards the end of the first month, she developed back pain, shoulder pain and shortness of breath. Sarah…
June 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Tom Buffolano
We are thrilled to honor Tom Buffolano as our June Volunteer of the Month for his exceptional dedication and contributions to NBCA. As a member of our Board of Directors, Tom has played a pivotal role in supporting our organization and raising awareness about blood clots. For the past few years, Tom has offered his…
May 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Chloe
After Chloe’s grandfather died of a blood clot, she felt inspired to spread awareness. So, she chose blood clots as her topic for her 6th grade health fair, creating visuals and an oral presentation to educate her peers. This was a healing journey for Chloe. By sharing potentially life-saving information about the signs and symptoms…
April 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Autumn Weary-Burroughs
NBCA volunteer Autumn Weary-Burroughs lost her brother to a pulmonary embolism in September 2022. Anthony was part of the Arby’s family in Pennsylvania for over 10 years and was known for his witty personality and his ability to make anyone laugh in any situation. Autumn inspired over 70 Arby’s locations to unite and raise funds for the …
