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
Yosra
My name is Yosra, but I’m known as Tanja in the Group. I’m 24 years old! I was diagnosed with Glanzmann’s when I was six months old. Since my illness is hereditary, my older cousin has the Glanzmann’s, so my mom had an idea about it. And when I was a baby, mom found bruises…
Faces of GT
Altaf Khaji
My name is Altaf, and I am from India. I was born with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia, although I was not diagnosed until I was 12 years old. Living with GT has brought many challenges throughout my life, especially frequent gum bleeding. Over the years, I have learned how to manage these challenges and better understand my…
