Month: February 2015

Queens Chapter’s Good Friday Dinner Dance is April 3

February 25, 2015 – The Queens Chapter of CAF is holding its 17th annual Good Friday Dinner Dance at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach, NY on Friday, April 3. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. This year’s honorees are Robert Hamilton of Trius, Inc., who will receive recognition as the 2015 Man of […]

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“A Wonderful Journey” – Tracy Antonelli Talks About Adopting Children with Thalassemia

February 24, 2015 – Tracy Antonelli, an individual with thalassemia, and her husband have adopted three children from China over the past several years. Like Tracy, her adorable daughters have thalassemia. Below, CAF talks with Tracy about her experiences in going through the process of adopting children from another country. CAF: Tell us a little […]

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New thalTracker App Available

February 12, 2015 – The thalassemia community has a new app to assist them with the management of their disorder: thalTracker, developed at the University Health Network. This app is available for free download at through the Apple App Store. The purpose of the App is to support the user in tracking levels of their […]

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Suffolk Paint & Sip on March 26

February 13, 2015 – Join the Suffolk Chapter of CAF’s Paint & Sip Fundraiser on March 26, 2015! Relax and unwind, have a glass of wine or beer and let your creativity flow. Whether you’re a skilled artist or have an elementary school painting style, have no fear – we are not judging here! Proceeds […]

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TIF Establishes Renzo Galanello Training Fellowship

February 2, 2015 – Thalassaemia International Federation ( TIF) has announced a new thalassemia fellowship opportunity, established in honor of the late Renzo Galanello, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cagliari, Italy, and Director of the 2nd Pediatric Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Ospedale Regionale per le Microcitemie. Dr. Galanello was a respected and […]

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TIF Announces Photography Contest

February 2, 2015 – Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF has announced its 2nd International Photography Contest 2015, which is launched with the aim of creating awareness about thalassemia, in the context of the International Thalassemia Day (May 8). Participation in this contest is open for all ages, and all countries across the world. Deadline The deadline for the competition […]

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