World Thrombosis Day 2024: Engaging Opportunities to Raise Awareness

October 9, 2024

World Thrombosis Day (WTD) is almost here, and this year we’re making it easier than ever for you to get involved, wherever you are. From hosting local events to joining global activities, there are countless ways to participate and raise awareness about blood clots. Campaign participants are lighting up iconic landmarks and buildings around the world, sparking important conversations, and taking to social media to share important information. Every action helps amplify awareness—and we can’t thank you enough for your support!

The campaign offers many opportunities for engagement. Here’s how you can participate and share with your colleagues, friends, and family:

World Thrombosis Day 2024 Activities

  1. New! Create a Custom Social Media Post Using Our Design Hub
    Personalize your message with our easy-to-use design tools and share your support for WTD. Get started here.
  2. New! Support the Claire McLintock Memorial Award
    Join us in supporting the Claire McLintock Memorial Award, which aims to nurture the next generation of leaders in recognition of Claire’s remarkable contributions to hematology as well as the ISTH and WTD campaign. Donate now.
  3. New! Raise Awareness with Our Free Downloadable Resources
    Use our posters and other resources, such as a new fact sheets on pediatric thrombosis and women’s health, to spread the word about blood clots in your community. Display them at hospitals, libraries, or health clinics. Download resources here.
  4. New! Translated materials for social media
    Showcase your support on social media in your own language with our new translated posts. Available in 14 different languages including Italian, Dutch, Romanian, Spanish and Thai. Download graphics here.
  5. Video: Watch and Share the World Thrombosis Day Global Roundtable on Women’s Health and Thrombosis
    Join a vital conversation co-hosted with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as experts discuss the impact of thrombosis on women’s health. Watch the roundtable here.
  6. Video: Tune In for the Expert Discussion on Optimizing Outcomes in VTE
    This discussion, moderated by Erich De Paula with speakers Javad Parvizi and Lana Castellucci, covers key insights on patient compliance with mechanical prophylaxis. Watch now.
  7. Survey: Take Part in the Global Survey on Women’s Awareness of Blood Clot Risks
    Help us better understand women’s awareness of blood clot risks by taking or sharing our global survey. Take the survey today.
  8. Participate in the ‘Get Out the Clot’ Campaign
    This collaborative educational initiative with Penumbra (supporter) focused on identifying gaps in patient care related to blood clot conditions, standardizing care, and expanding access to the latest innovations. Explore the campaign here.
  9. Join the Countdown to World Thrombosis Day on Social Media
    We are counting down to October 13 with Regeneron (supporter)! Follow us here.
  10. Celebrate the Annual WTD Advocacy Award Winners
    Congratulations to Carol West from Canada, named Ambassador of the Year, and to The Action Alliance Thrombosis and Brazilian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (BSTH) who were recognized as the Activity of the Year winners. See the award details here.
  11. Change Your Profile Picture with a Custom Frame
    Show your support by using the WTD profile frame maker. Create your frame today.
  12. Participate in a Survey on Current Practices for VTE
    S. healthcare professionals are invited by Penumbra (supporter) to share insights on VTE treatment trends. Take the survey here.
  13. Listen to the Pulse Podcast
    Learn about a new study on anxiety trends among VTE patients, co-authored by Cihan Ay of the WTD Steering Committee. Listen here.
  14. Test Your Thrombosis Knowledge with Our Weekly Quiz
    Every Tuesday, challenge yourself with our fun thrombosis quiz supported by Viatris. Answer correctly for a chance to win exciting WTD prizes. Take the quiz here.
  15. Watch the New Educational Shorts on Cancer-Associated Thrombosis
    Share these educational shorts on cancer-associated thrombosis featuring ISTH KOLs, supported by Leo Pharma (supporter). Watch the shorts here.
  16. Coming soon! Patient videos to be released, supported by Inari.

Join us this World Thrombosis Day as we take meaningful action to reduce the impact of blood clots and save lives.

Need help getting started? Email our campaign team at wtd@isth.org, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Additionally, the ISTH shares its appreciation and thanks to all supporters, our WTD Steering Committee led by Lana Castellucci (chair) and Erich de Paula (vice chair) and our ISTH WTD campaign team led by Samantha Nelson.

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