March 25, 2020 – The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation (CAF) has developed a brochure entitled “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Thalassemia”, which contains helpful guidance for patients with thalassemia as they try to manage their healthcare needs amidst the ongoing pandemic. Download the brochure below.
March 19, 2020 Dear CAF Family, We know that the current coronavirus situation is creating difficult and challenging times for everyone and want to reassure the thalassemia community that CAF continues to do everything in its power to keep advocating for those with thalassemia. Recently, there have been significant concerns about the potential for blood […]
March 18, 2020 – The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) has developed “A Useful Health and Nutrition Short Guide for the COVID-19 Pandemic”, which contains helpful health and nutrition tips that might possibly help to strengthen the body’s immune system during the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. Download this guide at the link below. A Useful Health and Nutrition […]
March 18, 2020 – The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) has now released an expanded edition of its brochure on “The COVID-19 Pandemic and Haemoglobin Disorders-Version 2”, which contains useful information for patients with thalassemia and sickle cell disease. Download this publication at the link below. The COVID-19 Pandemic and Hemoglobin Disorders
March 17, 2020 – Over 2,700 blood drives have been canceled as of today because many of the usual locations for community blood drives like schools and businesses are closing. The nation’s blood supply is now facing a critical shortage. Many blood centers have less than a one-day supply. In response to this blood shortage, […]
March 13, 2020 – CAF is aware that the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic is causing significant concern within the thalassemia community, and we are closely monitoring new developments in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued guidance for people who are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19, such […]
March 13, 2020 – The Thalassaemia International Federation’s International Advisory Panel has developed a leaflet entitled “The COVID-19 Pandemic and Haemoglobin Disorders”, which contains helpful guidance for patients with thalassemia and sickle cell disease. This publication is linked below. The COVID-19 Pandemic and Hemoglobin Disorders
March 10, 2020 – CAF welcomes children twelve and under to participate in our 2020 Children’s Art Contest! The winner’s art will appear on the back of the official Care Walk 2020 shirt and the winner will receive a $100 American Express gift card. The purpose of this art contest is to raise awareness about […]
March 9, 2020 – The American Red Cross has issued a statement about Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) which notes that: “there have been no reported blood transfusion transmissions of respiratory viruses including coronaviruses and influenza-like viruses worldwide at this time.” While the risk of contracting any coronavirus through a blood transfusion is extremely low, the American […]
March 7, 2020 – Thank you to everyone who came out to support CAF Suffolk Chapter’s “Cocktails for Cooley’s” event held this past Monday, March 2nd at Grafton Street Pub in Hauppauge, NY. Pictured here is Amanda Chirco, who made delicious drinks as the guest bartender and hostess for the evening. Amanda’s father, Tom Watral, […]
