Rachel Olliver

On April 17, 2026, the global inherited bleeding disorders community will come together on World Haemophilia Day to advocate for all inherited bleeding disorders. This year’s theme of “Diagnosis: First step to care” highlights the critical importance of diagnosis - the essential first step in treatment and care. The World Federation of Haemophilia estimates that over three-quarters of the population of people with haemophilia worldwide are undiagnosed, and an even more significant gap also...

The first week of the challenge got off to a slower start than I had hoped after picking up a left quadriceps strain, which meant taking a few days off running. I managed 20km across the week, which was disappointing, but thankfully the rest helped and the strain has improved. I’m hoping to make up the lost distance over the remainder of the month. This past week has been much better, with 41km run in total. Running with friends has made a big difference, the motivation and company really...

Honouring the Women Who Strengthen Our Community   On International Women’s Day , we proudly join a global celebration recognising women’s achievements, resilience, and contributions. At Haemophilia NI, this day holds special significance. Although bleeding disorders are often associated with men, the experiences of women - whether living with a condition, navigating carrier status, caring for loved ones, or leading advocacy - are vital to the heart of our organisation and community.   Women...