Working toward a cure for Glanzmann Thrombasthenia and providing hope and help for those living with GT today.

Glanzmann's Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting people and families affected by Glanzmann Thrombasthenia. We provide trusted information about GT symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, bleeding management, and ongoing research while connecting patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with resources and community support.

Our mission is to improve life with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia today while supporting research toward better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

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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.

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Faces of GT

Cassandra Peel

Hi, everyone! I’m Cassandra, and I am very thankful to have found such a fantastic community in the GT family. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, N, Y, where I was diagnosed with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia at Weill Cornell Medical Center in 1988 at one year old. Since then, top specialists have managed me closely,…

Faces of GT

Sandra Fox

I am now 74 years old and living in Australia. This meant I had a long time, 64 years actually, till I was diagnosed with GT. Until then I was “just one of those women who bleed”. My periods lasted 10 days, yes, and even on the pill, they lasted 7 days. I was probably…

Faces of GT

Emily

Hello! I am Emily, a 25-year-old with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia. My journey with GT started when I was only a few hours old. I developed purple marks (later found to be bruises) all over my body. The doctors and nurses called me the “blueberry muffin baby.” After numerous tests, including a biopsy of one of the…