Register for ITP Conference 2025

Join us July 25-27, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA!

Join Us and Pump It Up For Platelets!

Lace up your sneakers for our walk/run events supporting the ITP community.

Help unlock the mysteries of ITP

Take our “Bleeding and Hospitalization in ITP” survey to help find answers.

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Newly Diagnosed

Important ITP information for newly diagnosed patients, caregivers and family members.

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Treating ITP

Up to date information on treatment options, including traditional approaches and complementary therapies.

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Support for You

We provide invaluable ways to connect with others to empower you for a healthy tomorrow.

PDSA is the premier resource for information about the symptoms and treatment of ITP.

Inspiring ITP Warrior Stories

ITP Warrior – Maria

ITP Warrior – Maria

After decades of quiet my ITP returned, but I’m not fighting it alone!

Lupus + ITP Warrior – Cathy

Lupus + ITP Warrior – Cathy

I had heard of lupus but never ITP, so I remember feeling shocked and scared of the unknowns.

ITP Warrior - Jessica

ITP Warrior - Jessica

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You’re not alone. We have answers!
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