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

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Here Comes the Sun

Summer is upon us and the time for hitting the road for the beach, family vacations, and other potentially far-off destinations is finally here. As the summer travel season kicks into high gear, don't forget your Passport to Safety to make sure that you take steps to prevent blood clots as you soak up the sun and fun this summer season. You also can read a recent article about blood clots and travel appearing in Self magazine here and another article about general summer travel good health tips here.

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

If you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 45, NBCA needs your help with message testing of new program materials. Contact info@stoptheclot.org if you are interested in assisting with this project.

NBCA is part of a nationwide study comparing the benefits, harms, and burdens of two different approaches to blood clot treatment in cancer patients. Learn more about the study and patient enrollment here.

Check out and 'like' NBCA’s new Facebook Page for Team Stop The Clot®, dedicated to recognizing the accomplishments of athletes who are running, cycling, walking and swimming to support NBCA's mission.

Community Connections

For Every Day in May

Together, in conjunction with NBCA's Every Day in May campaign, we set out to raise a dollar for each of the 8,494 lives lost due to blood clots that month. Thanks to our incredible community of supporters, and a generous 2:1 match from NBCA Board members and leadership, we did it (and then some)! The campaign raised a total of $29,530 for NBCA, which will have a significant impact on our organization. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this accomplishment. We look forward to sharing with you all of the meaningful work your generosity will allow us to accomplish.

Upcoming Events

Walk to Stop The Clot® NYC
Saturday, June 17, 2017 – New York, New York
Join us for this scenic walk in New York City, benefiting the National Blood Clot Alliance, to honor the memory of Michael Scott. For additional information click here.

Jim Flanagan Memorial Golf Outing
Saturday, August 19, 2017 – Indianapolis, IN
Join us for this annual golf outing to honor and celebrate the life of Jim Flanagan and raise funds and awareness for NBCA.

TCS New York City Marathon
Sunday, November 6, 2017 - New York City, NY
2017 marks the sixth year for Team Stop The Clot® as an Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon. Apply to join the team here.

Share Information & Find Peer Support

If you or someone you know has experienced a blood clot, join our online discussion community of nearly 2,000 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.

Volunteer of the Month
Vic Koziura got involved with NBCA after the tragic loss of his 31-year-old son Rob to a fatal PE. Read about how he honors Rob's memory and supports NBCA here.

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Your continued support ensures that together we can Stop the Clot® and save lives through improved education and awareness about the risk factors and signs and symptoms of blood clots. Every contribution adds value to the work we do, which means that every contribution -- large or small -- is valuable to our mission.

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