For four decades, Kenneth Poyser has worked to improve the lives of those with hemophilia in Canada and abroad while overcoming the challenges of the disease himself. He was instrumental in establishing innovative comprehensive care clinics for hemophiliacs in Edmonton and Calgary. As president of the Canadian Hemophilia Society, he oversaw the creation of several more clinics across the country. In addition, he established a fund that provides financial support for research on the disease in Canada, and he has contributed to the creation of international programs that help developing countries assist their citizens living with hemophilia.