As members of the bleeding disorders’ community, we’ve all likely had experiences where our bodies, our providers, and/or our health care system has failed us or a loved one. And this has made us angry. You yell! You scream! But what good has that done? Hear from a panel of local VHF members about their lives as tireless (and often angry) bleeding disorders’ advocates. Learn the importance of record keeping and controlled advocacy; gain strategies for working with your providers and insurance to get what you need; and acquire tools for establishing a reasoned voice within the community, a voice that people listen to. Whether you are new to advocacy or have been a life-long advocate yourself, let VHF & their community members inspire you to turn your anger into something powerful and useful - advocacy!