Three Decades of Hope

Founded in 1993 by Lou Anne Fetters, Hemophilia Outreach of El Paso has spent over 30 years standing beside individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders in our community.

Our Founder

A Mother's Love, A Community's Hope

In 1993, Lou Anne Fetters — a mother raising a child with hemophilia — recognized a gap in support for families navigating bleeding disorders in the El Paso region. Rather than accept that gap, she built something to fill it.

What began as a small group of families sharing resources and experiences has grown into a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the greater El Paso community for over three decades.

Lou Anne's vision was simple but powerful: no family should face a bleeding disorder diagnosis alone. That vision remains the heartbeat of everything HOEP does today.

Lou Anne Fetters

Founder, Hemophilia Outreach of El Paso (1993)

1993

Year Founded

Over 30 years serving the El Paso bleeding disorders community

🏛️Past President Hall of Fame

Lou Anne Fetters
Rosamaria Coles
Felix Garcia
Yolanda Ortiz

Who We Are

Mission, Purpose & Values

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Our Mission

To offer support to individuals and their families affected by hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, and other genetic blood disorders — fostering participation so that treatment becomes more effective, quality of life improves, and personal and social involvement within the community increases.

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Our Objective

To ensure that each member of our group may equally obtain information, support, education, kindness, respect, and courtesy. Each new family that joins us will be received with a warm welcome, regardless of economic status, religion, gender, personal beliefs, nationality, or race.

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Our Goal

To obtain and make available to our members the most up-to-date information on hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, and other genetic blood disorders — including treatment options, specialized care, health and fitness, and educational activities.

What We Do

Education

Providing up-to-date educational guidance on bleeding disorders, treatments, and resources.

Family Support

Standing beside every family with compassion, resources, and a welcoming community.

Community Events

Organizing events that bring our community together, foster connection, and celebrate progress.

Advocacy

Advocating for the rights and needs of the bleeding disorders community in El Paso and beyond.

Our Founder

Lou Anne Fetters

Founder & Visionary

Founded HOEP in 1993

"No family should face a bleeding disorder diagnosis alone."

Lou Anne Fetters is the reason Hemophilia Outreach of El Paso exists. As the mother of a child with hemophilia, she turned personal experience into community action — building an organization from the ground up that has served over 150 families across three decades. Her legacy is not just the organization she created, but every family that has found hope, support, and community because of her vision.

30+ Years of ServiceCommunity PioneerPast President

Leadership