More than 400 people turned out at Lake Crabtree Park on Saturday for the first-ever Hemophilia Walk in North Carolina, and one of only five such events in the country.

Hemophilia is one of several bleeding and clotting disorders that affect 80 thousand North Carolinians. Businesses, families and local clubs organized teams to participate and raise funds and awareness of bleeding disorders.

Eric and Melissa Morrison brought their daughter Kathryn to the walk. Kathryn was diagnosed with von Willebrand disease, a genetic bleeding disorder that prevents blood from clotting normally.

"Having a daughter with a condition like this really brings a real-world exposure to it," said Eric Morrison. "You develop a special appreciation for people who have these types of conditions."

Dads and daughters from several Indian Princess tribes joined in the fun. Gabrielle Fontennot and her dad, Rick, said they were happy to be part of the event.

"I felt really good," said Gabrielle.

The walk raised $55,000 for the National Hemophilia Foundation and Hemophilia North Carolina. Officials say it will be an annual event.