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This blog will be a place for the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation to share information from and thoughts of invited members of the thalassemia community.



Bringing Joy to Their Parents

March 24, 2015 – Nicole Walsh and Rupert Ho have adopted two children with thalassemia from China. CAF talks with Nicole below about their experience as adoptive parents. CAF: When did you adopt your children? Nicole: We adopted our son, Aaron, when he was 3 years old, and living in an orphanage in Southern China. […]

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Global Experts to Share Knowledge at Tenth Cooley’s Anemia Symposium

March 20, 2015 – Leading thalassemia experts from around the world will converge in Illinois in October to participate in the Tenth Cooley’s Anemia Symposium. Presented by the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) and the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation (CAF), this major scientific meeting takes place October 18-22, 2015 in Rosemont, IL. “I am absolutely […]

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Thalassemia Event at Republic in Astoria

March 19, 2015 – 9 HUGS and CAF are holding an event to raise awareness of the fight against thalassemia at Republic Bar in Astoria, NY on March 25. The evening starts at 7:00 p.m. and the address is 33-29 Astoria Blvd. 9 HUGS is a dedicated 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that inspires others […]

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Keeping the Blood Flowing: Getting Involved in a Blood Drive

March 6, 2015 – As many people with thalassemia require lifelong blood transfusions, maintaining an adequate blood supply is of considerable importance to the thalassemia community. Below, CAF interviews two people – a person with thalassemia and a member of CAF’s Board of Directors– who have been active in promoting the importance of blood drives […]

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“A Night at the Races” on March 28 in Westchester

March 5, 2015 – The Westchester-Rockland chapter of the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation is holding its annual “A Night at the Races” fundraiser on Saturday, March 28. The event starts at 7:00 at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, NY. Experience thoroughbred horse racing the way it was meant to be, competitive, exciting, fast and […]

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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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