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The World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign is pleased to share the official WTD 2021 Impact Report showcasing the top highlights, activities, and results from this year's campaign. WTD is a year-long campaign that takes place officially on 13 October each year, bringing together more than 3,000 partners in 123 countries to shine a spotlight on the condition of thrombosis to build awareness and save lives. WTD outreach efforts resulted in a tremendous global reach of 6. Read More
Today, on World Thrombosis Day, the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) announced that Roche Diagnostics, a leader in research-focused in vitro diagnostics solutions, has joined the campaign as an Impact Partner. Last year alone, the campaign reached an estimated 4.5 billion people in an effort to shine a spotlight on the burden of thrombosis, also known as blood clots. Read More
In its Eighth Year, the Global Campaign Aims to Increase Public Awareness of Blood Clots that Result from Hospitalization and COVID-19 CHAPEL HILL, NC, USA, (October 13, 2021) — Today, the World Thrombosis Day campaign encourages the public, healthcare professionals and policy makers to keep their “Eyes Open to Thrombosis” and join together to place a spotlight on thrombosis as an urgent and growing global health problem. A campaign of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), World Thrombosis Day connects and empowers more than 3,000 partner organizations and individuals from over 120 countries to join forces in the awareness, treatment and prevention of blood clots. Thrombosis, commonly known as blood clots, can trigger a host of life-threatening medical conditions, including heart attack, thromboembolic stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Read More
Todd Robertson Receives Prestigious Award for Long-Time Thrombosis Advocacy Efforts CHAPEL HILL, NC, USA, OCTOBER 11, 2021 — The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) and National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) today announced that NBCA Board Member Todd Robertson has been selected as the World Thrombosis Day 2021 Ambassador of the Year. The campaign selected Robertson for the award in recognition of his extraordinary commitment to achieving the mission of the World Thrombosis Day campaign and for raising awareness about thrombosis through patient support and education. Robertson, who lives in Iowa, U. Read More
CHAPEL HILL, NC, USA, October 11, 2021 — The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) today announced the recipients of two global thrombosis advocacy awards for its World Thrombosis Day campaign, including the World Thrombosis Day Activity of the Year Award and the Ambassador of the Year Award. For the World Thrombosis Day 2021 Activity of the Year Award, the campaign recognizes Thrombosis UK for its “Let’s Talk Clots” virtual conference and outreach program. The Activity of the Year Award recognizes a World Thrombosis Day partner organization that has shown outstanding effort in developing an engaging and successful activity to raise awareness about thrombosis. Read More
CHAPEL HILL, NC, USA – October 8, 2021 — The World Thrombosis Day campaign, led by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), today announced that Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company, has sponsored the campaign as a Champion of the campaign’s global awareness initiative to reduce death and disability caused by thrombosis, also known as blood clots. Observed on 13 October, World Thrombosis Day, mobilizes 3,000 partner organizations to hold more than 10,000 awareness events worldwide each year. Last year alone, the campaign reached an estimated 5. Read More
Viatris, a new global healthcare company, joins the medical community and the World Thrombosis Day organization[1] on the ongoing efforts to increase global awareness of thrombosis; a dedicated campaign has been developed by the World Thrombosis Day organization to help increase awareness - Eyes Open to Thrombosis. The World Thrombosis Day campaign 2021 is active in 110 countries, engaging nearly 3,000 partners such as hospitals, institutions and medical societies. 1 in 4 people worldwide die each year from conditions caused by thrombosis[2]; this is more than AIDS, breast cancer, prostate cancer and motor vehicle crashes combined[3]. Read More
Twitter Chat 101: If you are new to Twitter or haven’t joined a Twitter Chat before, here is a simple guide on how to participate. A Twitter Chat is when a group of Twitter users meet at a pre-determined time to discuss a certain topic using a designated hashtag (#ClotChat) for each tweet contributed. A moderator will post questions designated with Q1, Q2, Q3… etc. Read More
The WTD campaign is hosting a variety of global events and activities leading up to October 13. We invite you to join us in raising awareness of thrombosis throughout the month. See below for the WTD 2021 calendar of events. Read More
Registration is now open for the World Thrombosis Day (WTD) 2021 Webinar on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. US-ET / 17:00 CEST. Read More
Don't miss these creative ideas for celebrating WTD and raising awareness! Join WTD on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram Join our new WTD TikTok account! Use relevant hashtags: #WTDay21 #WorldThrombosisDay #EyesOpenToThrombosis #KnowThrombosis #KeepLifeFlowing #MyWTDWhy Feature WTD content on your website, blog or other social media site - use the logo and link to WorldThrombosisDay. Read More
Do you have questions about women's health and blood clots? Join Claire McLintock, M.D. Read More
21 Ways to Participate in World Thrombosis Day 2021 on Social Media Follow the official WTD accounts on social media: Facebook: @WorldThrombosisDay Twitter: @ThrombosisDay Instagram: @ThrombosisDay YouTube: @WorldThrombosisDay TikTok: @WorldThrombosisDay Like, comment and share posts from World Thrombosis Day. Encourage your following to participate and join World Thrombosis Day. You can use the World Thrombosis Day Social Media Guide for messages to share. Read More
As a member of the ISTH, the World Thrombosis Day Steering Committee invites you to apply to become a member of the committee and support the World Thrombosis Day mission to increase global awareness of thrombosis. Become a member of the Steering Committee today and you can contribute to the collaborative global movement and help build upon the success and impact of World Thrombosis Day. However, it is not just how the Steering Committee could benefit from your contributions, but how your service will also benefit you. Read More
World Thrombosis Day (WTD) is excited to announce Laura Sus of Argentina is the winner of the WTD 2021 T-Shirt Design Contest. Please join us in congratulating Laura Sus on this exciting recognition! Laura's winning design, which is shared below, is inspired by the WTD campaign theme “Eyes Open to Thrombosis. Read More
It's time to cast your vote! Help us select the winner of the World Thrombosis Day (WTD) 2021 T-Shirt Design Contest by voting for your favorite design. The winning design should best reflect the WTD campaign theme of "Eyes Open to Thrombosis. Read More
Everyday Health has published three new articles featuring stories of blood clot survivors. Follow the links below to read their stories. Do you have a story to share? Read More
You are invited to join World Thrombosis Day (WTD) and Everyday Health on Thursday, May 27, at 1:00 p.m. US EDT for a Facebook Live Q&A on mental health for blood clot patients, survivors, and caregivers. Read More
In a new Ask-the-Expert video, World Thrombosis Day (WTD) Steering Committee Chair Prof. Beverley Hunt, O.B. Read More
Do you know an inspiring thrombosis advocate, patient, or survivor in your community? Did your organization host a successful event or activity for World Thrombosis Day (WTD)? Did you attend a spectacular WTD event last year that is worthy of being recognized? Read More
