This article is a brief summary of Johns journey of connecting endurance sports and the bleeding disorders community.

This Ironman event was Johns first full Iron man distance triathlon of 140 miles. It took place in Lake Placid, New York on July 25th, 2021. With over 1,600 racers competing, John placed in the top 20%.

John wanted to raise awareness on behalf of Factor Endurance Network for Save One Life inc.. To bring awareness to their cause, he decided to attempt a 5 mile swim in Cayuga Lake in his childhood home town of Trumansburg, New York. This took place on September 27th, 2020. Due to the water temperatures of about 60 degrees, the swim ended at 4.25 miles due to fear of hyperthermia. This event resulted in about 4 children being sponsored through Save One Life Inc.. Thank you to BDRN LLC for the support that was provided in the kayaks during this event.

HFA Terry Lamp Health and Wellness Award was awarded to Founder John Duddleston. This was given to to him from Hemophilia Federation of America. This award is for exceptional commitment to supporting HFA in its national efforts to encourage health, nutrition and wellness behaviors in the bleeding disorders community. In 2017, this same award was actually presented to Kim Philo, who joined the FEN team in 2021!

Tara Czeski showed her support with Factor Endurance Network by setting a goal of $10,000 in donations! She participated in her first ever half marathon, “Run 4 the River” located in Schenectady, New York on September 3rd 2022. Click below to read Taras story.

Thank you Tara for choosing to support Factor Endurance Network!!!

In our efforts to raise awareness of living a healthy lifestyle within the bleeding disorders community, Factor Endurance Network hosted its first of many Indoor Rock climbing events. This was in Salt Lake City, Utah on 9/1/22. There were 39 members of all ages from the community that came to enjoy the fun. Several of which participated in bouldering and top rope belaying. Prior to climbing, dinner was served along with an educational presentation. We are excited to continue this tradition for those within the community around the country.

On 10/28/2023, Factor Endurance Network and BDAST came together to organize another Indoor Climbing Event with over 20 community members in attendance. Central Rock Gym was a great host and several community members participated in boulder climbing as well as top rope climbing! Big thank you to Paragon Speciality Pharmacy for sponsoring the climbing and big thank you to Bayer Healthcare for sponsoring the dinner!

Factor Endurance Network and Alaska Hemophilia Association came together on 12/10/2022 to put on a great indoor top rope and bouldering climbing event for the bleeding disorders community.