This year, the Gettin’ in the Game Junior National Championship will welcome 102 participants from across the United States to a weekend full of friendly competition and education.
Kids and teens who have conditions like hemophilia and von Willebrand disease will gather in Henderson, Nevada, May 1-3 to immerse themselves in baseball, basketball, golf and swimming. Their participation and level of play make a strong statement about what kids with bleeding disorders can do thanks to advances in care. Today’s treatments give young people more options and greater access to the experiences of childhood, including participation in youth sports.
The young athletes who come to the JNC will be coached by professional athletes who have a bleeding disorder themselves. They’ll spend time working on their golf swings, practicing baseball skills, running basketball drills and testing their speed in the pool. The event also includes educational sessions where kids and caregivers can connect about their shared experiences. Attendees who have participated in the past have expressed their overwhelming gratitude. See feedback from parents:
The JNC is open to kids and teens ages 7-18, who are nominated by local bleeding disorders chapters. This year’s participants represent 56 different chapters across the United States.
