Virgin London Marathon & a world record for a U.K. Thal.


In late 2006 we reported a first, a young thal dreamed the impossiable dream that one day he would run the London Marathon and prove that thal's can do anything. Eight years later he did it again proving that Gabriel Theophanous you are superman. See the pics and videos here.


Thalassaemia Day Walk 

Help us raise money and awareness by getting involved in the walk on the 2nd June 2013 around Alexandra Palace, London.





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T.I.F 2013 Int. Conference

The Thalassemia International Federation World Congress will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from the 20th – 23rd of October 2013.


  


Previous conference pictures

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Give a little

We dont need the iron but we need your silver. By donating just a few pounds a month you help us to continue funding research into this potentially deadly condition which affects children and adults throughout the U.K. 


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Videos 'n Stories

A selection of educational videos for parents, patients and health care professionals. 
Real life stories from carriers, patients and carers who give their account of what sickle cell or thalassaemia means to them.


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Thal World


Thalassaemia across the world - Building a new map

Walk to Everest Camp

Image by Flickr/Joe Hastings

Join me, for a once in a lifetime walk to base camp Everest Himalayas, help charity have adventure & fantastic time. June 8th 2013, £1,490 plus flights, insurance. Whatever you raise above that goes to charity. Basic fitness only required.
www.walkeverest.co.uk