Advancing the Prevention, Early Diagnosis, and
Treatment of Life-Threatening Blood Clots.

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Put a Spring in Your Step this April

Spring has sprung, and that means longer days, more sunshine, and plenty of opportunities to get outside and get active. Immobility and inactivity are risk factors for dangerous blood clots, and making physical activity a regular part of your day or week is a great way to help prevent them. Whether you spend time just strolling around your neighborhood, or you're more adventurous and prefer to jog, hike, or bike longer distances, the more you move the better you are likely to feel. Don't take our word for it, read for yourself the Surgeon General's new Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities here: Step it Up!

A new online resource created by NBCA, in partnership with ProPatient.com, provides caregivers with the information they need to know. Read more here: Caregiver Program.

Join NBCA and Janssen for 100 Days of Blood Clot Awareness, and view stories of NASCAR® driver Brian Vickers and World Champion Swimmer Katie Hoff to support our mission.

Thank you to our Faces of Blood Clots team for raising over $4,000 during BCAM. It's not too late to join this special fundraising team. Get the details here: Faces of Blood Clots.

Roland Varga, the Clot Buster Blogger, is NBCA's April Volunteer of the Month. Read his story here, and find out how you can get your own Clot Buster racing polka dot gear.

Community Connections

Upcoming Events

Anna Frutiger Stop The Clot® 5k 2017
Saturday, April 15, 2017 - Gambier, Ohio
Join members of Zeta Alpha Pi at Kenyon College to honor the memory their sister, Anna Frutiger.

Third Annual for a Probable Koz Golf Tournament
Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Spend the day hitting the links at the Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club in memory of Rob Koziura.

New York Walk to Stop The Clot®
Saturday, June 17, 2017 - New York
Join us for the annual New York Walk to Stop The Clot® on June 17. Register and make your team page today.

Marine Corps Marathon
Sunday, October 22, 2017 - Arlington, Virginia
Be a part of Team Stop The Clot® as we run this historic race, known as the ‘Marathon of the Monuments’, for the very first time. Apply now!

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If you or someone you know has experienced a blood clot, join our online discussion community of more than 1,500 members to connect with other people who understand. There's no cost to join and it takes less than five minutes to sign up. Join here today.

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