Logan was diagnosed with a bleeding disorder when he was just six months old, after doctors noticed excessive bleeding following a routine finger prick blood test.
As Logan’s mum, Lisa, explains:
“If you saw Logan, you would think he’s healthy and thriving. He looks and acts just like any other 10 year old. What you don’t see is the mountain of injections, hospital visits, and days of school missed.”
Despite the challenges that come with living with a bleeding disorder, Logan refuses to let it define him.
Every year, Logan’s school marks World Haemophilia Day by encouraging pupils and staff to wear red and raise money for Haemophilia Scotland. During this time, Logan also takes centre stage at school assemblies, using the opportunity to raise awareness, educate his classmates, and share what living with haemophilia means for him.
Speaking about the support he receives at school, Logan says:
“I am happy that the school helps keep me safe when I bleed, fall, or have a cut. A health plan is kept in school which provides clear instructions about what to do if I bleed or fall. My mum updates this whenever there are changes to my medication or health.”
Logan also explains how his condition affects everyday life:
“When I am outside playing with my friends, I need to be super careful not to fall because injuries can mean I need treatment or a trip to hospital. My friends help keep me safe in school too and encourage me not to take too many risks.
When I was younger in P1, I fell quite a lot because I was a bit clumsy and had to go to hospital several times. Now the school has medication they can give me, which helps keep me safe.”
For Logan, speaking openly about haemophilia has also helped others understand the condition:
“Other children find my presentations at assemblies interesting and understand how important it is to share this information. Lots of children tell me they have never heard of haemophilia before, and I’m the only person they know with it.”
The last time Logan’s school fundraised for Haemophilia Scotland, they raised an incredible £233.91 for the charity.
Logan, Lisa, and their school are fantastic examples of what can be achieved when educators, parents, and young people work together to create safe, supportive environments for children living with Haemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, and other bleeding disorders.
Thank you to Logan and Lisa for being such valued members of our community and for sharing your story.
