Angola, NY…Internationally known mountaineer and outdoorsman, Chris Bombardier, will appear this Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Cradle Beach Camp as part of the WNY BloodCare Foundation Fallfest & Education Day. Mr. Bombardier is the keynote speaker and will appear at 9:45 am. WNY BloodCare is a NYS non-profit that provides life-long comprehensive care to persons with bleeding and clotting disorders.
Saturday’s event offers patients and families with bleeding disorders the opportunity to hear Bombardier’s inspiring story, learn more about the latest treatments in managing their bleeding disorder from Hematologist Beverly Schaefer, MD, and engage in family fun activities in Cradle Beach’s natural environment on Lake Erie.
Chris Bombardier has a severe form of hemophilia. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in biology, he set off on his journey to become the first person with hemophilia to climb the Seven Summits, the highest peak on each of the seven continents. Throughout his adventure, Chris raised awareness and money for the international hemophilia nonprofit Save One Life that serves individuals with bleeding disorders in developing countries. At that time, Chris worked at GutMonkey, an experienced-based education company that utilizes adventure to impact those living with chronic medical conditions. Bombardier is currently the Executive Director of Save One Life and is focusing on growing and developing the five programs offered through the organization, including a clotting factor donation program that helps provide access to care for individuals in developing countries with no access.
Chris is the subject of a documentary, Bombardier Blood, which was screened in NYC in April of 2019. Bombardier Blood was produced in part by Alex Borstein, two-time Emy-Award winner actress for her work on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Family Guy”. Borstein and her daughter have a mild form of hemophilia, which affects other members of her family. She is an advocate for the hemophilia community and women with bleeding disorders. WNY BloodCare’s S.H.E. Clinic (Specialized Hemophilia Experts) diagnoses and treats girls and women with bleeding disorders that often go undiagnosed.
What: Fallfest & Education on Bleeding Disorders – feature speaker Chris Bombardier
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Where: Cradle Beach Camp – 8038 Old Lakeshore Rd, Angola, NY 14006
Why: Speaker Chris Bombardier will share his inspiring story with patients with bleeding disorders and their families.
WNY BloodCare’s Foundation is a Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. The Chapter provides education, awareness and advocacy for individuals with bleeding disorders. Bleeding disorders affect people across every race, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. Bleeding disorders are life-long chronic conditions that can impact a person’s quality of life.
Registration: Patients or those with bleeding disorders should register at https://wnybloodcarefallfest.eventbrite.com/ or by calling 716-896-2470 ext. 4026
Who: Chris Bombardier, organization leadership, patients and their families will be available for on-camera interviews. Learn more about WNY BloodCare at www.wnybloodcare.org.
