2010: Space Odyssey Camp

We Went to Infinity and Beyond!

By: Danielle Flores, Camp Director

It’s hard to believe that as I sit here and type, I am already reminiscing about Camp Notaclotamongus’ second year of camp!  It seems like it was just yesterday that camp was a twinkle in the eyes of Bridget and I!  But, here I am reporting on another successful camp session.  Last year, it was easily determined that camp was a success because everything was positive and went off without a hitch.  This year, however, I have had to give some serious thought as to how exactly we will measure our success each year of camp.

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An Introduction
to Bleeding Disorders

Hemophilia is primarily an inherited disease that does not allow blood to clot properly. There is a deficiency in the body of the necessary proteins also called clotting factors needed to stop bleeding. Hemophilia A is the deficiency of clotting factor VIII and affects about 1 in 10,000 males. Hemophilia B is the deficiency of clotting factor IX and affects about 1 in 60,000 males.

Von Willebrands is also an inherited disease that does not allow blood to clot properly. The missing factor with this disorder is von Willebrand factor and affects 1%-2% of the population. It occurs equally in both males and females.