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
Virtual Conference on Alpha Thalassemia Major: January 8-9, 2021
The Center for Maternal-Fetal Precision Medicine will host an online international conference on Alpha Thalassemia Major (ATM), which was once considered universally fatal in utero. If left untreated, a fetus with ATM will develop severe anemia and hydrops and will die before or shortly after birth. However, recent evidence from patient
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NRBDO Access to Innovative and Curative Therapies Virtual Conference: Nov 5 – 7, 2020
The NRBDO is a pan-Canadian coalition of patient organizations representing people with rare blood disorders and/or people with a chronic condition who are recipients of blood or blood products or their alternatives. Together we work to educate and advocate for Canadians affected by rare blood disorders. Many innovative and curativeread more
What's Happening
News
- 2017 Newsletter
The latest Thal-a-vision 2017 newsletter is now available.read more
Events & Fundraisers
- Virtual Conference on Alpha Thalassemia Major: January 8-9, 2021
The Center for Maternal-Fetal Precision Medicine will host an online international conference on Alpharead more