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7-year-old girl with rare bleeding disorder inspires 5K run in Seaside Park

About 200 people took part in the event.

Frank Recchia

Jul 12, 2025, 7:20 PM

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Malia Hall, 7, suffered a stroke at birth due to a rare bleeding disorder called Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia, or NAIT.

"But it hasn't slowed us down as a family at all," Malia's mom, Nathalie Hall, told News 12. "It's merely inspired us to build awareness about the condition -- and to show other families who might be facing a challenge that they're not alone."

Malia and her mom hosted a 5K run, in partnership with Nike, at Bridgeport’s Seaside Park.

"We want everyone to see how much love and support there is out there -- and the importance of working together as a community to overcome any challenge," Nathalie Hall said.

About 200 people took part in the event.

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