October 14, 2011 – The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation (CAF) applauds a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision today to approve the new drug application for the oral chelator, Ferriprox. This action follows a 10-2 vote on September 14, 2011 by the Oncology Drugs Advisory Committee to recommend the approval of this drug. “As the premier […]
October 6, 2011 – Arizona Girl Scout Junior Troop #834 is joining Arizona Thalassemia Families in the October 23 Tour de Tempe community bike race, utilizing the race as a way of raising funds for CAF. The troop will donate money to CAF for every girl scout who participates in the event; in addition, the […]
October 6, 2011 – The only thing better than cheering the participants in New York City’s Columbus Day Parade is being one of those participants yourself – and now you can be! Come on out and join CAF’s Columbus Day Parade float, and our special guest of honor, opera singer Christopher Macchio, as we march […]
September 28, 2011 – CAF National President Anthony J. Viola will be honored by Italian-Americans in Government (IAIG) at the non-profit organization’s annual dinner in celebration of Columbus Day at Chateau Briand in Carle Place, NY on October 5. “I am truly honored to be recognized by the Italian-Americans in Government organization,” says Tony. “The […]
September 28, 2011 – The Staten Island chapter of CAF will hold its annual fashion show on October 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South Avenue in Staten Island, NY. The evening starts at 7:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Autumn in New York,” and Emily’s Boutique is providing stunning, scintillating clothes to […]
September 28, 2011 – UNICO National, an Italian-American service organization which is one of CAF’s allies in the fight against thalassemia, recently appointed Dr. Peter Pettinato as its new Chair for Cooley’s anemia. Below, Dr. Pettinato answers a few questions from CAF. CAF: How did you become the new UNICO chair for Cooley’s anemia? […]
September 27, 2011 – Earlier in September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the results of a study that indicates that instances of transfusion-transmitted Babesia, a tickborne parasite that causes a disease known as babesiosis, have increased in recent years. Because any instances or risk of bloodborne infection are of potential concern […]
September 26, 2011 – You can never have too many friends – especially when they’re as dedicated as the “Friends of Francesca,” who are working with the new North Jersey chapter of CAF to put on a special dinner dance on November 3 to raise funds for CAF. This wonderful evening will take place at […]
September 23, 2011 – CAF is happy to welcome two new additions to its national office staff. Nathalia Perozo, who is our new Associate Manager of Development and Administration, comes to CAF after positions at LIT Magazine and Standard New York Securities. She will be using her talents and expertise to assist CAF in its […]
This wonderful event, taking place at the Wilmington PAL Center, 3707 N. Market Street in Wilmington, DE, is being sponsored by the Tri-State Cinderella Pageant; registration is at 8:00 a.m., and the jumping starts at 9:00 a.m. and goes until noon. 2011 Tri-State Cinderella Miss Queen Monet Jackson Monet Jackson, a 10-year-old fifth grader with […]
