Season 2 Episode 36 | September 10, 2026
More Than a Platelet Count: Finding Community, Purpose and a Voice with ITP
In this episode of Bruised but Not Broken: Living with ITP, Barbara Pruitt talks with longtime ITP patient and advocate Dale Paynter about his journey from an unexpected diagnosis to finding a community and a voice through PDSA. Dale shares how connecting with other patients changed his outlook, why he has participated in clinical trials, and how his advocacy has grown from leading support groups to working with researchers and policymakers to improve access to treatment. He also shares why even small acts of involvement can make a difference and how purple hair became one memorable way to start conversations about ITP.
Lifestyle Tip:
How do you know if a new ITP treatment is making a difference? Barbara shares why documenting your symptoms can help you see the bigger picture.
PDSA Resources:
September is ITP Awareness Month
