The Mission of the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada
is to support and fund thalassemia scientific research, treatment, patient services, public awareness and education. Established in 1982, originally began as a small support group for parents and patients. Over the years, the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada has grown to national organization with the support of dedicated volunteers and donors. 
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Recent Updates
Red Blood Cell Patient Forum
On Saturday April 18, 2015, the Red Blood Cell Patient Forum will be held in Toronto. The forum developed by patients with Sickle Cell, Thalassemia and other red blood cell disorders to inspire and motivate patients to build resilience and develop leadership skills. To register or for more information, please
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ApoPharma Announces Health Canada Approval of Ferriprox
- Already approved in more than 65 countries worldwide, Ferriprox could become a new treatment option for Canadian patients with blood transfusion-related iron overload - ApoPharma Inc., today announced that Health Canada has granted approval of Ferriprox (deferiprone), an oral iron chelator for the treatment of patients with transfusional ironread more