Venezuela- Fundraised project

Desafio Orinoco

Partner institution
Venezuelan Haemophilia Association, (AVH)

Represented by
Cesar A. Garrido, Executive Director

Duration
1 year, Q2 2009 – Q2 2010

Status
Completed

Objectives

Encourage and engage people with bleeding disorders in sport activities
Demonstrate that improved joint status, muscle strength and quality of life as well as a reduction in number of bleeding episodes can be achieved by practising regular sports

Clinical evaluations showed the reduction of joint bleedings through increased muscle and improved movement angles of joints
30-40% increment of muscle strength
10% increase in range of movement
90% of swimmers improved stability of ankles
Minimalisation of bleeding risk
Strengthening of self-esteem
Discipline and concentration capacity
Acceptation of condition
People with haemophilia and supporters witnessed the increased self-esteem of the patients
The entire team completed the swim across the two rivers and extensive media coverage raised awareness of haemophilia and what people with haemophilia can accomplish