Salisbury Farm corn maze raising funds to help people with bleeding disorders

A BIRD’S EYE view of the Salisbury Farm corn maze in Johnston, which was designed to raise awareness and support for those with bleeding disorders and their families. / COURTESY SALISBURY FARM

JOHNSTON – Opened on Sept. 8, Salisbury Farm, in partnership with the New England Hemophilia Association, is home to a corn maze designed to generate awareness and support for those with bleeding disorders.

More than a year in the making, the 5-acre corn maze campaign is being called “Get Lost to Give Hope,” and a portion of its sales will be donated to the NEHA’s emergency assistance fund.

The fund is designed to help those families who find themselves in financial crisis due to medical bills and can be used to better afford expenses, including utility bills, transportation to and from medical appointments, rent, and food. For example, the average cost of treatment for a hemophiliac is roughly $350,000 annually.

Since 2013, the NEHA emergency assistance fund has provided more than $40,000 to families in need.

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The Salisbury Farm dates to the 19th century and has been owned and operated by five generations of the Salisbury family.

Emily Gowdey-Backus is a staff writer for PBN. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey or contact her via email, gowdey-backus@pbn.com.

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