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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 Julia Thompson: jthompson@stoptheclot.org
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Volunteer of the Month
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
June Volunteer of the Month We are thrilled to honor Tom Buffolano as our June Volunteer of the Month for his exceptional dedication and contributions to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA). As a member of our Board of Directors, Tom has played a pivotal role in supporting our organization and raising awareness about blood…
May 2023 Volunteer of the Month: Chloe
Volunteer of the Month 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…
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 …
