memorial for those living with blood disorders
January 8, 2026
Remembering those with inherited bleeding disorders
On a walk through Woodland Cemetery in London, Ontario, near the historic front entrance, I noticed a granite bench dedicated to those living with inherited bleeding disorders. Genetic conditions affecting blood clotting—such as Hemophilia, Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and platelet function disorders—are often unseen, yet profoundly life-shaping. The bench was a kind and meaningful gesture […]