Support Services - Updates & Events
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A big thank you to our on-going sponsor Hawkins Butchery & Quality Foods. A continued sponsor of fine quality meats to the Thalassaemia Society of N.S.W.
On Friday 16th December Hawkins Butchery donated a Meat tray and a Ham for Express Data's Charity Raffle, with this genorosity, Express Data staff raised $408.50 towards the Thalassaemia Society of N.S.W. Thank you Hawkins Butchery and Express Data !
For all your xmas meat and ham visit Hawkins Butchery at 280 Maroubra Rd, Maroubra NSW 2035 or call them on (02) 9349 1689 - ask for Paul.
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Add to your Diary: 8th May is International Thalassaemia day - Watch this space closer to the date for functions !
International Thalassaemia Day Celebrations !
Come and celebrate International Thalassaemia Day a little earlier on Friday 6th May at Vivo Cafe in Sydney. For only $35 you can attend a celebration for International Thalassaemia Day. Please see below attachment for all the details. Be quick as it is an intimate event and 1st in 1st served with tickets
FUNCTION
MEDIA RELEASE
New Treatment Centre for Thalassaemia Patients
The Thalassaemia Society of NSW has today welcomed Premier Kristina Keneally’s announcement of $31.5 million to build a new Blood Disorder Centre at Prince of Wales Hospital.
Check out the Media release here
12th International Conference on Thalassaemia and the Haemoglobinopathies and the 14th TIF International Conference for Patients and Parents held on the 11-14 May 2011 in Antalya, Turkey.
Thalassaemia Patient, Family and Friends Camp 2010
You’re Invited to Join the Thalassaemia Society of NSW at the 2010 Camp at Galston Gorge
I'ts a great opportunity for our patients, family and friends to meet and enjoy a fantastic weekend away.
Please find the details and registration forms below
Any further information please contact the centre coordinator Nancy Lucich on the numbers following : 02 9550 4844 or 0400 116 393
Past Event: International Thalassaemia day Taverna Night - May 8th 2009
A sold out event, weeks before the function, was the key to the success of the evening. A great time was had and i'm sure there would have been some sore legs from all the dancing that took place.
Apologies to our supporters that did not get tickets due to the sell out event. Please stay tuned for the next taverna night which we endevour to hold within the next few months.
Photos will be uploaded soon of the Taverna night - 8th May 2009.
Past Event: Charity Dinner Dance 2008
The 30th Anniversary ThalNSW Charity Dinner Dance was held on Saturday 30th August 2008 at the Grand Roxy, Brighton-Le-Sands.
During the evening, $20,000 was donated to Dr Jim Vadolas, Group Leader, Cell and Gene Therapy Group, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute for research into Thalassaemia.
Proceeds from the evening will also be used for our patient support services and community awareness program.
Photos from the evening can be seen on the the Photo Gallery.
We greatfully acknowledge the support of the following Sponsors and Supporters, without whom our 30th Anniversay Charity Masquerade Dinner Dance would not have been the succenss that it was:
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Red Sponsors
Adora Handmade Chocolates
Arthur’s Pizza Paddington
Breville
Bridgeclimb Sydney
Captain Cook Cruises
Chantel Benbow - Our talented Violinist
Chris Skiladellis - Our Fabulous MC
Colleen from Nutrimetics
Cyprian Community Club Stanmore
Dawn Fraser
Diethnes Greek Restaurant
Ensemble Theatre
Father John and Prespytera Penny Gryllis
GMV Cleaning Services
Greater Union Broadway
Greater Union Burwood
Greater Union Hornsby
Greater Union Bondi Junction
George Miller - the Osar Winning Director
Halime El-Afshal
Imax Theatre
Jane Lampitsi
Jenny Andreou
John Borg
K & A Jewellery
Karen Janssen
Kitsa & Theodora Mihalopoulos
Katherine Borg
Natalie Borg
Nia Makris
Otter Press
Penrith Whitewater
Penrith Powerhouse
Random House
Strathfield Auto Electrical
Studio 275 Picture Frames
Seafood @ Hornsby
Sunbeam
Tim Campbell
Tom Panos - our Amazing Auctioneer
Yvonne Phokos
Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales
Past Event: Christmas Picnic 2008
More than100 patients, family members and friends attended the fun-filled 'Christmas Picnic on the Beach' which was held on Sunday 30th November 2008 at Dolls Point.
Much work behind the scenes is required for an event to be successful.
A big Thank You to our young chefs Nick Aravantinos and John (Martha Gerolemou’s brother) who ensured that the sausages and onions were cooked to perfection, as well as transporting food, drinks, the BBQ and other necessities to and from the venue.
Belmore Continental Bakery, Blooms the Chemist Padstow, CSA Designer Kitchen’s & Detail Joinery, DFG Pty Ltd, Hawkins Butchery & Quality Foods, Hellenic Bakery & Cakes, Maria Solomou and Rydges Bankstown are also gratefully acknowledged as sponsors and supporters of this event.
Past Event: Weekend Camp 2008
More to follow.....
Past Event: TIF Conference 2008
11th International Conference on Thalassaemias and Other Haemoglobinopathies and 13th International Conference for Thalassaemia Patients and Parents Singapore, 8–11 October 2008.
More to follow.....
Past Event: Christmas Gift Bags for Transfusion Dependent Patients 2007
Thanks to the generosity of McDonalds and Greater Union Burwood, 190 small Xmas Surprise Bags were distributed to our thalassaemia, sickle cell anaemia, and blackfan diamond patients as they arrived for their treatment at Sydney Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital @ Westmead, Prince of Wales, Royal Prince Alfred, Westmead and Liverpool Hospitals during the Xmas and New Year period.
Thank you once again McDonalds and Greater Union Burwood. A little gesture can mean so much!!!
Past Event: Christmas Picnic 2007
Christmas Picnic for the children, their families & friends (Dolls Point) held on Sunday 18th November 2007
A fun-filled day was enjoyed by over 100 in attendance, where 48 children waited in anticipation for the arrival of Santa Clause while participating in the free activities provided.
The Thalassaemia Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges Woolworths Metro Marrickville and The Helenic Bakery as sponsors and supporters of this event.
Past Event: Information Afternoon 2007
Information Afternoon - Sunday 14th October 2007 was held at Wests Leagues Club, Ashfield directly after the AGM.
Guest speaker: Dr Vasili Berdoukas OAM who included a discussion on the various iron chelators used, as well as where Gene Therapy for thalassaemia is today.
AGM. 3pm Sunday 14th October 2007. Venue Wests Leagues Club, Ashfield.
Past Event: Fundraiser Lunch 2007 at the Cyprus Community of NSW
A fundraiser lunch was held on Sunday 29th July at the Cyprus Community of NSW Stanmore, to raise money for urgently required furniture and fittings for the Thalassaemia Treatment Unit at RPA.
Over 170 people attended, enjoying the fabulous food, while giving very generously for this worthwhile cause.
Thank you to the amazing team of Dina Aravantinos, Maria Matsas and Angela Dimitrakas for raising the incredible amount of $6,716.30 on the day. We greatly appreciate everyone who attended and assisted in making this such a successful event.
5 new recliner chairs (with round table holders) have arrived at RPA; 3 of which have been funded through RPAH, and the remaining 2 by the Thalassaemia Society of NSW. A flat screen 104 cm TV has been purchased (also from the proceeds of the Fundraiser) and installed. A Sunbeam cordless electric kettle and Sunbeam Cafe Press have both been generoulsy donated by Sunbeam Corporation Limited.
Further updates to follow.
SPONSORS
GMV Cleaning Services M: 0402 510144 (Printing)
Sunbeam Corporation Limited (Appliances)
Past Event: Movie Night June 2007
The Thalassaemia Society of NSW presented the movie Shrek the Third on Wednesday 20th June (at 7.00pm) at Greater Union Burwood Westfield.
All tickets, both adult and child, were only $10. each with a free snack pack given with all children's tickets purchased. Over 260 adults and children attended, with a few lucky individuals winnng our fabulous Door Prizes. It was an evening of fun and laughter, with the added bonus of spreading awareness of Thalassaemia throughout the general community. Thank you to all who attended.
The Thalassaemia Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, Coca-Cola Amatil and Greater Union Burwood Westfield as sponsors and supporters of this event.
