After more than four decades of infusing himself with the blood clotting factor his body can’t make, Chad Stevens decided it was time to try something new.

Hemophilia is a rare disorder that disrupts the body’s blood from clotting, increasing the risk of excessive bleeding and bruising. The condition can be painful and disruptive, causing the need for access to lifelong medical treatment, as the disorder can cause problematic internal and external bleeding.

Sickle cell disease, or SCD, is a group of hereditary blood disorders that affects the shape and function of red blood cells. While SCD impacts various aspects of a person's health and well-being, people with the condition can live full and rewarding lives.