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| Sunday, July 27th 2008 |
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| 2nd Jersey Country Revival to Benefit CAF |
Craig Butler 07.15.08 |
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For the second year, CAF friend Michael Patrick is putting on a day-long music celebration to aid in the fight against thalassemia. FULL STORY
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| Harry the Hat Golf Classic on July 26 |
Craig Butler 07.15.08 |
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Massachusetts residents - get those golf clubs ready!
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| CAF President Responds to Journal Article |
07.14.08 |
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The article in the British Medical Journal involves "key opinion leaders" and the dissemination of medical information. FULL STORY
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| CAF Director Meets Gene Therapy Patient |
07.07.08 |
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The young man is the first person to successfully undergo a gene therapy trial for thalassemia. FULL STORY
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| Interview: Johnny Chou, Clinical Social Worker at CHLA |
Craig Butler 07.07.08 |
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CAF talks with Johnny Chou about what he does as a Clinical Social Worker at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. FULL STORY
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| Thalassemia Information in Sampras Book May Mislead Some |
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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