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  • 2014 Winter Newsletter

    The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada is pleased to release the Winter 2014 edition of the ThalaVision newsletter. Click on the image to download the newsletter.  

  • Regent Park Film Festival

    Blood Relative is director Nimisha Mukerji’s fascinating portrait of activist Vinay Shetty, as he fights against the Indian government to get Divya and Imran free medical treatment for Thalassemia. The film gets unprecedented access into modern India’s healthcare system, and tells a riveting story, where Vinay and the youth he must look after are bound…

  • Family Bowling Night

    Family Bowling Night, Friday, June 14, 2013 at 7:00 pm Neb’s Funworld, 1300 Wilson Rd North, Oshawa On behalf of the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada, we invite you to join us at Neb’s Funworld for Family Bowling Night. Come out for Door prizes, raffles and fun. Doors open @ 7pm, Rock n Bowl @ 8pm…

  • Thalassemia Patient & Parent Conference 2011

    The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada was proud to host the National Thalassemia Patient & Parent Conference on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in Toronto. This event provided patients, parents and families an opportunity to network and learn more about thalassemia, chelation therapy, research & more. To view the conference presentations, please Learn More. DATE: Sunday, November…

  • Osteoporosis and Iron Overload Information Session

    Join us on Monday, April 11, 21011 in welcoming from University College London, Dr Rekha Bajoria, and Dr Ratna Chatterjee. Dr. Bajoria and Dr. Chatterjee who will provide an overview of osteoporosis, hormonal and fertility complications relating to iron overload. Presentations will be followed by discussions. Panel members will include local medial experts and representatives.…

  • MPP Introduces Bill to Improve Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Care in Ontario

    TORONTO – On Thursday March 10th, 2011, MPP Mike Colle introduced a private member’s bill, Bill 165, Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Care Ontario Act, to establish a provincial body called Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Care Ontario. The Bill is calling for a provincial strategy to develop comprehensive coordinated care, promote awareness, and advocate for individuals…