Support Services - Updates & Events

Forthcoming Event

See News section for more information and Application forms 

Past Event

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 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.

Past Event 

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:

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 by RPA, 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:

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.

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