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Bessie Calabria: A Life Touched by Thousands of Blood Donors
Bessie Calabria has lived her entire life with thalassemia, a rare inherited blood disorder that requires her to receive monthly blood transfusions. Over the years, she has depended on more than 2,000 blood donations, and each transfusion remains deeply meaningful to her. Seeing the bags of blood prepared for her care is a powerful reminder…
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Meet Angelina: “I embraced my treatment because I knew it would make me feel better. And it did.”
Living With Thalassemia Angelina was diagnosed with thalassemia at the age of 2, when her mother took her to the hospital after she fainted at home. “That’s when my parents first became aware of my illness,” explains Angelina. Over the next several years Angelina was re-admitted to hospital numerous times, finally seeing a specialist when…
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35th Annual Valentine’s Gala
Our 35th Annual Valentine’s Dinner and Dance will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Montecassino Woodbridge.
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TFC Awards
Each year at our annual Valentines Dinner Dance, Thalassemia Foundation of Canada takes the opportunity to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution. The awards are based on the following criteria: Appreciation Award: Outstanding support and contributions to the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada. Always being ready to lend a hand. Chris Bennedsen President’s Award:…
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Giving Tuesday is coming — together, we give hope
Giving Tuesday is coming — together, we give hope
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Access to Casgevy in Canada getting closer
In July 2025, the negotiation process between Vertex and pCPA became active. This is one step closer to patients in Canada gaining access to gene-editing treatment.
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2025 Newsletter & Updates
08/18/2025 – Let’s Make A Difference: Upcoming Events & Initiatives 08/08/2025 – Register For Our 27th Annual Golf Invitational! 07/17/2025 – Don’t Miss Our July 19 Webinar: Iron Overload & Chelation in Blood Disorders 06/20/2025 – Revised Date for Our Annual Walk For Thalassemia 06/18/2025 – Register For Our 27th Annual Golf Invitational! 06/13/2025 – National Blood Donor Week: A Heartfelt…
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10th Annual Walk for Thalassemia – Toronto
Join us in Toronto for the 10th Annual Walk for Thalassemia
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Valentine’s Gala 2025
Invitation to our 34th Annual Valentine’s Dinner and Dance. The Gala be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Hazelton Manor, located at 99 Peelar Road in Concord, ON.The cost of each ticket is $150 + a partial tax receipt will be issued. The funds raised are completely dedicated to education, research, and to provide…
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5KM Walk/Run for Thalassemia – Toronto 2024
Thank you for all of your support at the 2024 5KM Walk/Run for Thalassemia! Over 200 participants enjoyed a great day. We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Walk for Thal. Walk Organizers Visit for more details – 5KM Walk/Run for Thalassemia – Toronto 2024
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Racing For Research
Racing for Research – Go Karting Event in Support of the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada Register here – Racing for Research | MyEvent Join us for a thrilling day of Go Karting, and fun, while supporting a worthy cause! **Go Kart drivers must be a minimum of 14 years old** Participants will engage in a…
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Meet Jude Kamal – Successful Interior Designer and Entrepreneur
Her Philosophy About Thalassemia and Passion for Art “Thalassemia is a part of my life, but I don’t let it define me or change how I see the world.” Even as a little girl living with her family in Amman, Jordan, Jude loved to make art. Today, at age 32, she continues to live out…