Riders Raise Over $47,000 for Hemophilia Charity

100 miles on the Rail Trail

July 22, 2014 • Saved under Outdoors
Press release
Bike riders from across the country converged on Andover in late June to ride 100 miles in the first annual Gears for Good event to raise money for the Hemophilia Federation of America.
Bike riders from across the country converged on Andover in late June to ride 100 miles in the first annual Gears for Good event to raise money for the Hemophilia Federation of America.

The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) held its first regional bike ride in Andover during the weekend of June 27 through 29. Riders from across the country united in Andover to raise awareness and funds for people living with a bleeding disorder like hemophilia.

Thirty participants pedaled 100 miles along the Northern Rail Trail during the day on Saturday and Sunday. They stayed at the Highland Lake Inn in Andover, where they enjoyed additional time together. The bike ride raised over $47,000, and these funds will benefit many families living with a bleeding disorder who are going through difficult financial times due to their chronic condition.

“Hemophilia is not only physically and emotionally painful, it can be financially challenging,” said Allie Boutin, HFA Development Coordinator. “I am proud to organize this fundraiser to help moms and dads who have lost their jobs or paychecks because they stayed in the hospital with their children. I ride for adult males who aren’t able to work because of their debilitating and chronic pain”.

Hemophilia Federation of America plans to continue to raise awareness and funds through bike rides across the nation. The 2015 bike ride dates and locations will be announced in the next few months.

You can help raise awareness and funds to assist people affected by hemophilia and other bleeding disorders by registering for the ride and donating to support this important cause. Visit GearsForGood.com for more information.

HFA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 1994 to address the evolving needs of the bleeding disorders community. HFA serves as a consumer advocate for safe, affordable, and obtainable blood products and health coverage, as well as a better quality of life for all persons with bleeding disorders. HFA’s ongoing consumer advocacy agenda includes product safety, as well as accessibility, affordability, and availability of the products the individuals of this community require.