Working toward a cure for Glanzmann Thrombasthenia and providing hope and help for those living with GT today.
Faces of GT
Our Faces of GT section shares real stories from people and families living with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia (GT) worldwide. Explore their experiences with diagnosis, bleeding, treatment, daily life, and the challenges and successes that come with living with this rare bleeding disorder.
Faces of GT
Joy
I was born in 1944 and named for the great Joy that my parents were feeling. Five years earlier, they had lost their first son to what doctors put down as hemophilia. He died as a result of having undergone a splenectomy – supposedly, at that time, the cure-alll to severe bleeding problems!! He was…
Faces of GT
Dan Beyer
Living with a Rare Bleeding Disorder My name is Daniel Beyer, but my friends call me Dan. I was diagnosed with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia (GT) as a child, a rare platelet disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly. For much of my early life, I spent countless days in the hospital, dealing with frequent and severe…
Faces of GT
Peter Zdziarski
I was diagnosed with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia (GT) at just eight months old. Now, at 34 years old, I have spent my entire life learning how to manage this rare inherited bleeding disorder, recognize bleeding symptoms, navigate medical care, and still live an active and fulfilling life. Through my own experiences and years of involvement in…
