How Hemophilia of Georgia Transforms Lives Through Innovation, Care, and Community, with Vic McCarty (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 16)
In this episode of the Good2Give podcast, hosts Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy sit down with Vic McCarty, Chief Community Engagement Officer at Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG), to explore how this remarkable nonprofit is redefining comprehensive care for individuals with inherited bleeding disorders. From groundbreaking research and global outreach to scholarships and summer camps for youth, Vic shares the powerful ways HoG supports more than 2,200 patients across Georgia.
Hear how HoG’s partnership with the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia amplifies their impact and why Georgia is one of the best places in the country to live with hemophilia. Vic’s passion, humor, and wealth of insight make the episode an inspiring conversation about mission-driven innovation, strategic fundraising, and holistic care, from birth to adulthood.
The Good2Give Podcast is presented by the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia. The show is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link.
Key Takeaways from this Episode
- Wraparound Care from Birth to Adulthood: Hemophilia of Georgia provides comprehensive support—including medical, social, and emotional services—for patients throughout their entire lives.
- More Than Medical: Through youth leadership camps, educational scholarships, and a focus on mental health, HoG addresses the full spectrum of living with a bleeding disorder.
- Strategic Partnerships Matter: Vic highlights why HoG chose to partner with the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia and how this collaboration is expanding their donor reach and mission capacity.
- Global and Local Impact: HoG’s “twinning” initiative helps develop care infrastructure in underserved countries, while maintaining Georgia as a national model of care.
- Education is Power: Most people don’t understand bleeding disorders or the difference between HoG and more visible organizations like the Red Cross. Raising awareness is essential—and personal stories help.
Topics Discussed in this Episode
00:00 Introduction to the Good2Give Podcast
00:19 Meet the Hosts and Vic McCarty
00:46 Vic McCarthy’s Role and Impact
01:41 Partnership with the Community Foundation
04:12 Hemophilia of Georgia’s Mission and Programs
06:01 Research, Scholarships, and Global Aid
13:58 Understanding Hemophilia and Von Willebrand Disease
16:04 Summer Camp and Volunteer Opportunities
20:14 Navigating Life with Hemophilia
21:08 Introduction to Hemophilia Care
21:53 Comprehensive Support Services
22:34 Insurance and Financial Assistance
24:37 Personal Stories and Experiences
27:28 Detection and Diagnosis
31:05 Lifestyle and Holistic Approaches
33:39 Mental Health and Emotional Support
35:54 Scholarships and Career Support
37:53 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Hemophilia of Georgia
Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) is a nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit organization that provides programs and support services for people with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other bleeding disorders. HoG is the only agency of its kind in the state and is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of the bleeding disorder community by providing excellence in comprehensive health care, education, advocacy, and the support of research to transform lives.
Since 1973, Hemophilia of Georgia has been providing blood-clotting medications, home infusion training, educational programs, and clinical services. The Georgia General Assembly has honored Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) every year for the exceptional work that the organization and its staff have done in serving the community of people with bleeding disorders over the past ten years. Dedicated to their mission, the people at Hemophilia of Georgia know it takes more than medicine to support the bleeding disorder community.
HoG works to enhance health care and quality of life while actively pursuing a cure through research funding. Hemophilia of Georgia looks forward to the day when we live in a world where people live free from bleeding disorders.
- HoG is a trusted resource for medical providers and offers rewarding opportunities for volunteers and donors.
- HoG’s nonprofit pharmacy provides convenient home delivery of clotting factor and other medications at competitive prices.
- HoG is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors that includes individuals who have a bleeding disorder.
- For 50 years, Hemophilia of Georgia has provided a wide range of programs and services, including blood clotting products, home infusion training, education, and activities for people who have hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
Hemophilia of Georgia exists so that people affected by bleeding disorders live as normally and productively as possible.
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Vic McCarty, Hemophilia of Georgia
Vic McCarty currently serves as Chief Community Engagement Officer at Hemophilia of Georgia.
Since 2000, Vic has been involved in nonprofit organizations and fundraising, where he has been creating and improving signature events, managing budgets and timelines, and working closely with planning committees and volunteers. Vic is responsible for creating the Trot to Clot Walk event for Hemophilia of Georgia.
Vic also has a strong background in strategic and visionary planning, engaging community stakeholders, securing charitable support from corporations, and providing training for event committees and volunteers. He has worked with business executives, community leaders, college students, and internal staff on creating and implementing signature events as well as developing vision plans and timelines for signature events. Vic has worked with several nonprofit youth organizations, serving as both a volunteer and staff member.
Vic resides in Marietta with his wife, Shanie, and two kids. He enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering with the Georgia 4-H Foundation.
The Good2Give Podcast celebrates the work of donors, nonprofits, and the causes they care about. DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden are the show’s hosts, and the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia is the presenting sponsor.
The Good2Give Podcast is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. You can also find the show on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many others.
At the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, everything they do centers around one purpose: improving the world through the power of philanthropy.
On a fundamental level, they do that through managing funds held in trust, donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses. Most funds are donor-advised funds, similar to savings accounts. These funds are pooled for investment purposes, and their income is used to make grants for a wide variety of charitable purposes.
But the Foundation’s goals extend far beyond managing funds. They desire to strengthen the communities they serve in Gwinnett, Northeast Georgia, and beyond by providing leadership, addressing community needs, and assisting individuals and organizations with their charitable giving.
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