As campers, counselors, volunteers, and the Camp CoAg staff wake up in their own beds this morning, our hearts are filled with gratitude and pride as we reflect on an extraordinary week at Camp Cole. What began as a vision has now become a reality, and we are incredibly proud of what was accomplished through the inaugural Camp CoAg.
Every smile tells a story. 💙
Camp CoAg is a special place where children and teens living with bleeding disorders can enjoy everything summer camp has to offer in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. From exciting outdoor adventures and team activities to lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories, Camp Coag is a week that leaves a lasting impact on everyone involved. This video captures just a glimpse of the laughter, confidence, and joy shared throughout camp—and none of it would be possible without the generosity of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, healthcare partners, and community supporters. Thank you for helping make Camp Coag 2026 an unforgettable experience for our campers and their families. Together, we’re creating opportunities for kids to simply be kids.
The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation defines bleeding disorders as a group of disorders that share the inability to form a proper blood clot. They are characterized by extended bleeding after injury, surgery, trauma or menstruation.
We have many programs, educational opportunities, and events to help individuals and their families connect to the South Carolina bleeding disorders community. BDASC also provides networking and support services.
Advocacy is a key component of our mission at BDASC. It is also important to those affected by bleeding disorders in assuring health care needs are being met especially when living with a rare and chronic, lifelong disorder.
The Bleeding Disorders Association of South Carolina (BDASC) welcomes you to register with our non-profit organization allowing us to keep you informed while providing programs and services to you and your family. Become a member today and join our community focused and patient driven organization.
Our Official Newsletter is published quarterly by Bleeding Disorders Association of South Carolina as an informational service for its members, friends, and affiliations of South Carolina’s bleeding disorder community. The News Infusion provides communication connections, education, and advocacy awareness. READ >
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Save the date to join us for a night out with dinner to explore different types of health insurance plans, learn how to determine coverage for bleeding disorder care and treatments, and discover game-changing strategies for getting the most out of an insurance plan. Registration opens soon.
Let’s come together for the final event of the year; our community holiday gathering, Winterfest at the Columbia Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Save the date as registration will open soon!
Join us for our last support group activity of the year, being held in Greenville. We will gather for an educational presentation and lunch followed by a physical activity to get us moving and preparing for the new year ahead.
Register to join us for our Virtual Monthly Community Support Hour. These meetings will take place on the last Thursday of each month at 7:30pm.
BDASC, formerly Hemophilia of South Carolina, was founded in 1973 by a group of parents interested in promoting awareness, providing group support, and assisting other national hemophilia organizations. The organization for 42 years existed as all-volunteer; providing programs and education, support, and advocacy for access to care at the state’s capitol. Today, BDASC serves all 46 counties in the state, currently providing education and support services to over 1000 individual members and their families now in 39 counties. BDASC provides the most current information and education in topics related to bleeding disorders, treatment therapies, insurance, and advocacy. BDASC relies on a strong volunteer base of it’s board of directors and members. Without our volunteers, we could not serve our mission.
Mental health care matters. It is important to maintain our mental health as well as we maintain our physical health. Learn about some resources and tools from National Bleeding Disorder Organizations, National Mental Health Organizations, as well as some South Carolina focused groups to help support your mental well-being.
Bleeding Disorders Association of South Carolina community members had a direct voice in the development of the priorities for research by participating in focus groups, hosting community voices summits, and BDASC executive director, Sue Martin participated throughout the entire project and is a co-author of the final published manuscript of the National Research Blueprint.
There are many ways you can make in a difference in the lives of those affected by bleeding disorders.
