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  • 7th Annual Walk for Thalassemia

    On July 7, 2019, the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada will be hosting its 7th Annual 5km Run/Walk for Thalassemia fundraiser at Centennial Park in Etobicoke. This event will be an opportunity for the thalassemia community to raise community awareness, support and funds towards research on treatments – and ultimately, a cure – for the disease.…

  • 30th Annual Valentine’s Dinner and Dance Fundraiser

    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…

  • Save The Date – Sunday, October 14, 2018

    The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada will be hosting a National Thalassemia Conference on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Guest International Speaker, Dr Antonio Piga, University of Torino, Italy. Stay tuned for more details.

  • Thalassemia – 5km Run/Walk – July 8, 2018

    On July 8, 2018, the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada will be hosting its 6th Annual 5km Run/Walk for Thalassemia fundraiser at Centennial Park in Etobicoke. This event will be an opportunity for the thalassemia community to raise community awareness, support and funds towards research on treatments – and ultimately, a cure – for the disease.…

  • Thalassemia Family Education Day – May 12, 2018

    Thalassemia Family Education Day Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning (PGCRL) 686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 0A4 (Corner of Bay St. & Elm St.) Gallery, 2nd Floor (Take stairs on the left; or elevator, behind Security Desk, to the 2nd Floor)…

  • Hep C Class Action

    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.