About PDSA
Our Mission
The Platelet Disorder Support Association is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and other platelet disorders through education, advocacy, research, support and communication.
Our Vision
To be recognized as the premier resource for patients, their families, health care providers and government agencies who want to know about the symptoms and treatment of ITP and other platelet disorders.
What We Do
We EDUCATE the global community of ITP patients and caregivers
We EMPOWER ITP patients to take control of their disease
We FUND groundbreaking research to increase understanding of ITP and develop treatment possibilities
We CONNECT ITP patients and caregivers to build awareness and promote community
Why We Need Your Help
1 in 16,000 ADULTS are affected by ITP each year
5.3/100,000 CHILDREN are diagnosed with ITP each year
9.5/100,000 ADULTS are living with ITP at any given time
$0 FROM FEDERAL FUNDING is provided to PDSA; we rely entirely on charitable donations
20 YEARS can be taken away from your life expectancy due to ITP
Visit us at PDSA.org.
PDSA is a 501 (c)3 organization.
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law.
PDSA is eligible for corporate matching programs.
PDSA receives NO federal funding.