Friday, April 17, 2026
Defying the Odds: HSN’s Hemophilia Program helping kids like Easton live full lives
Easton was born with severe hemophilia A, a rare blood disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot, a diagnosis that could have changed everything for his family.
“Although we knew there was a risk when we conceived, we hoped maybe we got lucky,” said his mom, Keisha Velcich.
Keisha and Easton’s dad, Mitch, worked closely with their obstetrical team to create a safe birth plan, opting for cord blood testing immediately after delivery rather than prenatal testing. The results came quickly, but their doctor waited until morning to share them.