Global Blood Disorder Foundation (GBDF) is a non-profit foundation created to serve the bleeding disorders community worldwide through educational conferences, workshops and skill building training programs.


Speaking Frankly is a candid online resource that features content on topics of interest to teenagers and young adults with hemophilia worldwide. The site casts light on often taboo subjects such as sexuality, drugs and depression, and offers lively coverage of lifestyle topics including travel, entertainment, health and fitness. The website is led by a team of writers and editors who are members and alumni of the SURO and AFFIRM programs.


Speaking Frankly is a candid online resource that features content on topics of interest to teenagers and young adults with hemophilia worldwide. The site casts light on often taboo subjects such as sexuality, drugs and depression, and offers lively coverage of lifestyle topics including travel, entertainment, health and fitness. The website is led by a team of writers and editors who are members and alumni of the SURO and AFFIRM programs.