Project Elevate Her combines high-altitude mountaineering with global advocacy, with each expedition focused on a different issue affecting WGBDs. Meier—who lives with Type 2A von Willebrand disease—is attempting to become the first woman with a bleeding disorder to complete the Seven Summits and ski the Last Degree to the South Pole. Through each climb, the she aims to amplify the voices of people with bleeding disorders (PWBDs), educate communities, and inspire action.
Following the completion of Mont Blanc in June 2026, which focused on the importance of earlier recognition and diagnosis, the next expedition will take place on Manaslu in September 2026. This stage of the campaign will focus on equitable access to care and explore a central question: once a woman or girl receives a diagnosis, can she access the care she needs?
As a Project Elevate Her global charity partner, the WFH is working closely with Maia Meir on the Manaslu campaign, and will collaborate with her to share educational resources, community stories, regional perspectives, and information highlighting the unique challenges faced by WGBDs.
Project Elevate Her is also designed as a community-driven initiative. Supporters can get involved by following and sharing the campaign, contributing their own experiences, participating in the PROBE quality-of-life study, or making donations. Funds raised will support programs, research, education, and care initiatives benefiting women and girls with bleeding disorders through the project’s partner organizations.
Together, the WFH and Maia share a commitment to improving awareness, promoting equitable access to care, and ensuring that the voices of WGBDs are heard in global conversations about bleeding disorders. Stay tuned on WFH social media pages to find out more about the progress Maia is making in Project Elevate Her—and for our community as a whole.
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