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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…