The HCV Late Claims Benefit Plan is a new compensation program created under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement for people who did not apply for compensation for HCV contracted through blood transfusions or blood products received in Canada in the period January 1, 1986 to July 1, 199o. Learn More for more information.

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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: 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…