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  • Raising awareness of thalassemia and other rare blood disorders and the importance of advocacy for patients

    Thalassemia is affecting a growing number of Canadians, but its treatment options needs more awareness. Thalassemia used to be confined to parts of the world where malaria was common, but changing immigration patterns are helping the disease see a growing prevalence amongst Canadians. The article ‘Patients With Thalassemia No Longer Dealt A Death Sentence’ is…

  • 14th International Conference on Thalassaemia & Haemoglobinopathies & the 16th TIF International Conference for Patients & Parents: Nov 17-19, Greece

    14th International Conference on Thalassaemia and Other Haemoglobinopathies & 16th TIF Conference for Patients and Parents (TIF International Conference) TIF’s International Conference constitutes the biggest educational event in the field of haemoglobin disorders organised on a global scale, comprise of two parallel Conferences, namely the 14th International Conference on Thalassaemia and Other Haemoglobinopathies & 16th…

  • Thalassemia Family Fun Day

    Join us on Saturday May 6, 2017 from 11:30 pm – 3:00 pm at Fantasy Fair, Woodbine Shopping Centre, 500 Rexdale Blvd. Bring your family and join us for the 2nd Annual Thalassemia Family Fun Day at Fantasy Fair. One FREE all-day ride pass given to thalassemia patients, family and friends ride tickets available for…

  • Hemoglobinopathies Education Reception on February 27, 2017

    Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) and the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada (TFC) are hosting a Hemoglobinopathies Education Reception at Queen’s Park Legislative Assembly. This joint event is your opportunity to come out and meet your MPPs, share your stories and help raise awareness of Hemoglobinopathies among policy makers. Date: Monday, February 27, 2017…

  • Crossing the street: Transferring from SickKids to Toronto General Hospital

    Want to learn about what happens when you graduate from SickKids? Want to get advice on how to prepare for adult care? This video can help! Find out what it’s like to cross the street from SickKids to Toronto General Hospital from two recent graduates of SickKids’ thalassemia and sickle cell clinics. In this video,…

  • Canadian Blood Services Town Hall – June 14

    Canadian Blood Services will be hosting a Town Hall meeting to provide an opportunity for patients and their families to hear firsthand about the recommended changes to the MSM deferral policy and the rationale behind the changes. They will share evidence that would support a reduction of the deferral timeline while not posing any additional…

  • Thalassemia Foundation Guelph Chapter’s 22nd Annual Benefit Dinner & Dance

    Thalassemia Foundation Guelph Chapter’s 22nd Annual Benefit Dinner & Dance will be held on Saturday, April 16th, 2016 at the Italian Canadian Club Guelph, 135 Ferguson St, Guelph, Ontario. The dinner/dance will commence with cocktails at 6pm, followed by dinner at 7pm (dance will follow). There will also be a silent auction and raffle. Deadline…

  • Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance

    Join us on Saturday, February 23, 2019 for our 30th Annual Valentine’s Dinner and Dance Fundraiser. The event, as you know, is intended to raise much-needed funds for the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada. The funds raised are completely dedicated to education, research, and provide necessary medical equipment for patients suffering from thalassemia. Funds collected by…

  • Thalassaemia in Children: from Quality of Care to Quality of Life – Podcast

    Listen to Dr Robert Klaassen, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario as he discusses the basics of pathophysiology and treatment of Thalassemia. He also describes the challenges facing Thalassemia patients in developing countries with regard to treatment and access to medication. This podcast published by BMJ Talk…

  • Learning for Life Series: Post Secondary Education Session for Patients

    This session being held on November 21 is for Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease patients who are considering attending a post-secondary institution and also for those who are already attending a post-secondary institution. Learn more about managing finances, educational pathways, time management, coping with assignments and stress. Discussions will also include apprenticeship programs, managing chronic…

  • Learning for Life Series: Adherence to Iron Chelators, Hydroxyurea and Other Therapies

    Learning for Life Series: Adherence to Iron Chelators, Hydroxyurea and Other Therapies Patients & Families and Health Care Providers Townhall Forum On behalf of the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) and the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada (TFC); you are cordially invited to join Dr. Isaac Odame, Dr. Melanie Kirby-Allen and many more healthcare…

  • Lifelines: The 2015 Pan-Canadian Thalassemia Conference

    The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada and CanHaem is proud to present “Lifelines”, the 2015 Pan-Canadian Thalassemia Conference. Scheduled for September 25th and 26th, 2015 this event will be of interest to healthcare professionals and patients and families. Over 2 days we shall provide an update on the current management of Thalassemia, new and emerging therapies,…