Events


2012 Care Walk Locations

February 28, 2012 – Care Walks can be set up for just you and your family and friends or they can be larger “organized” Walks for many more people. Following is a list of some organized Care Walks, in case you would like to join up with others who may be in your area. <p […]

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Patient-Family Conference June 29-July1

February 24, 2012 – Save the Date! The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation will hold the 2012 Patient-Family Conference from June 29 – July 1at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge, MA. The event kicks off with a welcome reception on Friday evening, June 29. Two full days of Conference sessions follow on June 30 and […]

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Pictures from Staten Island Chapter 2010 Fashion Show

November 24, 2010 – The Staten Island chapter’s 27th annual fashion show, entitled “A Crisp Fall Luncheon,” was a wonderful event. More than 230 people came to the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island on October 27 to partake of a delicious lunch and view some stunning fashions. Terri DiFilippo, Cammie Brandofino, Michelina Salzarulo, […]

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Care Walk Resources

Use the following resources to help you organize your 2019 Care Walk. Create Your Team Page Register your team by visiting bit.ly/carewalk2019 or by clicking the button below. You will then be able to manage your own Care Walk page, add your story and photos, and invite others to join your team. Fundraising Guide for Captains Use […]

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Involving Schools in Care Walk

Many high schools require that students complete a certain number of hours of community service in order to graduate. You may be able to take advantage of this requirement to increase the number of participants in and money raised by your Care Walk. If you are interested in pursuing this option: 1. Find out if […]

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Setting Up a Care Walk Team

Setting up a Care Walk Team is easy! And Care Walk Teams make a big contribution both to the financial success of Care Walk and to its ability to raise awareness of thalassemia. Here are some basic steps to help you set up your Team: 1. When you register, you will be given the option […]

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Why I Care Walk

Click on the pictures below to read stories of why some people choose to Care Walk for the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation and all those with thalassemia! To register for Care Walk, visit bit.ly/carewalk2018.            

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Miles for Smiles Bike-a-thon Cancelled

September 25, 2008 – Due to the continuing downpour that is blanketing the metropolitan New York area, the Suffolk chapter of the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation has been forced to cancel its scheduled September 27 “Miles for Smiles Bike-a-Thon” this year. The chapter does not have a rain date and will not be rescheduled. We apologize […]

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