In Their Own Words: Why These Families Support the Trot to Clot Walk and Run

Horizons in Hemophilia, April 2013 

By Karen Daniel, Marketing and Communications Director
Several families were asked why they are involved with the Trot to Clot Walk and Run, which raises money for Hemophilia of Georgia’s Camp Wannaklot.  Celebrating its 20th year this summer, Camp Wannaklot is the only camp in Georgia that gives kids and teens who have inherited bleeding disorders the chance to have fun, learn new skills, and be with other kids just like them. Most importantly, Camp Wannaklot campers learn how to manage their own treatment. 

Here’s what these families affected by bleeding disorders had to say about why they support the Trot to Clot Walk and Run: 

“My family has been affected by hemophilia for several generations and I see how much good our fundraising efforts do through the Trot to Clot Walk and Run.  It gets our whole family involved in both the fundraising aspect and volunteering; we have a good time while raising awareness and funding HoG projects.” –Maralee

“The Trot to Clot Walk and Run is such an easy way to get my family involved with the community.  We might be handing out water, cheering on walkers or runners, or participating in the Trot to Clot as a walker or runner.   I have also had many other family members get on board; my mom, brother, sister-in-law, nephew and niece and my brother’s mother-in-law all join in on the fun.   I have watched this event grow from a small walk/run at a local park in Cobb County to a thriving 5K at Stone Mountain.  I am excited to see what this year brings with three events around the state of Georgia.  I hope by reading this you are inspired to see how you can give a little something back.” – Justin

“Our family supports the Trot to Clot Walk and Run because finding a cure for hemophilia is near and dear to our hearts. Our son Kyle was diagnosed with hemophilia at 4 days old. Hemophilia of Georgia has been our lifeline of support for 14 years and finding a cure is high priority for the bleeding disorder community. Being involved in something that will make a difference is life changing and raising money is a little part of making that happen.”
 – Doug and Karen

“I want to try to give something back to an organization that has and continues to be here for my family. I work full time and between the children’s activities, there is not much time for myself but because of HoG, what they stand for and what they actually do, I have volunteered to try to help as they put on their first Trot to Clot Walk and Run here in beautiful Augusta. If we all remember and give back to those that give to us regardless of how small or big then maybe together we can accomplish even more.” – Sherri

Please join us on Saturday April 20 at Stone Mountain Park, Saturday May 4 in Augusta, and/or Saturday September 28 in Columbus.  With your help more than 150 kids and teens will attend Camp Wannaklot this summer and join in the celebration of Camp Wannaklot’s 20th season.