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| Friday, July 4th 2008 |
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| Thalassemia Information in Sampras Book Misleading |
Craig Butler 06.30.08 |
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Tennis great Pete Sampras' autobiography has some information on thalassemia trait which is not totally correct and may cause confusion. FULL STORY
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| Chicago Chapter Holds Blood Drives |
Craig Butler 06.26.08 |
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Two blood drives were held in May and more are to come!
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| TCRN Trial Halted |
06.20.08 |
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The study examining combination therapy vs. monotherapy was halted due to insufficient enrollment.
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| TIF Conferences Scheduled |
Craig Butler 06.15.08 |
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The international conferences will be held in Singapore in October.
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| CAF Remembers Annette Gesselli |
06.12.08 |
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The Florida State OSIA Cooley's Anemia Chairperson, who passed away recently, was a dedicated friend to those with thalassemia. FULL STORY
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| World Blood Donor Day is June 14 |
06.11.08 |
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This day recognizes those who gvie the gift of life to those in need of it.
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| Chieco Races for a Cure for Thalassemia |
Craig Butler 06.10.08 |
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This dedicated member of CAF will be racing to help those with thalassemia on June 14. FULL STORY
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| NJ Mason Blood Drives for June |
06.05.08 |
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Find out when a NJ Masonic Lodge near you is sponsoring a blood drive. FULL STORY
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| Weill Cornell Study Examines Spleen in Thalassemia |
05.23.08 |
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The study's senior author is Dr. Stefano Rivella, a past Fellow of CAF.
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| Cigar Smoker Raises Over $300,000 to Fight Thalassemia |
Craig Butler 05.07.08 |
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This tremendous success is due to the sterling efforts of dedicated people like Ron Purpora, Frank Marzano, Frank Fusaro and John Cory. FULL STORY
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| CAF Speaks with New President, Anthony J. Viola |
Craig Butler 04.26.08 |
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Tony Viola has been involved with CAf for many years and looks forward to helping the Foundation continue to grow and find new ways to meet the needs of its population. FULL STORY
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| Frank Somma Talks About His Time as President |
Craig Butler 04.15.08 |
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President for almost 10 years, Frank has made an impact on CAF and the thalassemia community. FULL STORY
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| Students Provide Big Helping Hand |
Craig Butler 03.20.08 |
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Students in classes from Beach Channel High School in Rockaway help make a big mailing possible.
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| Weather Can't Dampen OSIA Dine Around |
Craig Butler 02.28.08 |
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Mother Nature was in a fierce mood but was no match for the spirits of the brothers and sisters of OSIA. FULL STORY
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| Kids Run to Beat Thalassemia |
Craig Butler 02.19.08 |
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Eleven young peple participated in the children's portion of the Arizona Marathon on January 12.
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| Staten Island Students Break Blood Drive Record |
Craig Butler 02.14.08 |
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The students at Susan E. Wagner High School deserve special recognition for their sterling efforts to maintain our blood supply. FULL STORY
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