Irish Dance with a Bleeding Disorder
Irish Dance with a Bleeding Disorder
Erin, 15, Oregon, Teen Impact Award Winner
When I was diagnosed with VWD, it became clear that most traditional sports would not be a great option for me. By the time I was 5 I had already become interested in dance, so my siblings and I started irish dance which we thought would be a safe option with a bleeding disorder. It definitely didn’t turn out that way, as I’ve broken bones 3 times while dancing. However, even with all of the injuries and infusions I’ve dealt with because of it, I would never quit dance, simply because I love it too much.
Comment below if there is a sport that you do because you love it and have learned to do it safely with VWD.