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Fundraising Initiatives

2013 Chance for Change

By Sydney Kodatsky | Monday, February 18, 2013 - 12:45pm


$150 000 Raised for TTP


265 Registered Guests!
An evening of fun professional-style gaming, fabulous prizes,
entertainment and auctions to benefit TTP
February 2, 2013 in Toronto.

Blood Donation

Annual Toronto Holiday Blood Drive

By Sydney Kodatsky | Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 7:34pm

Delta Kappa Epsilon, University of Toronto fraternity, is doing their best to give back and engage their young members to become regular blood donors. The fraternity is a reliable participating partner in every In Honour of TTP blood drive to date. The Foundation extends our appreciation for their extraordinary dedication.

Support Groups

November 17: Vancouver Support Group & Info Session

By Sydney Kodatsky | Friday, November 30, 2012 - 9:06am

The group enjoyed an informative two hour session with Dr. Zypchen who gave a presentation, took part in group discussion and answered general questions.

Special thanks to local Answering TTP Foundation volunteer Iveta Finnson, who helped organize the event and attended to facilitate and share her personal story.

Support Groups

November 13: Columbus, OH Support Group & Info Session

By Sydney Kodatsky | Friday, November 30, 2012 - 9:04am

Close to 50 patients and supporters attended to share and support one another. Dr. Cataland discussed some of the similarities and difference between aHUS and TTP, and informed the group about an upcoming headache study in TTP patients. Exciting developments!

Support Groups

May 23: Saint John Support Group & Info Session

By Sydney Kodatsky | Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 10:57am

About 30 people attended the first Saint John TTP Support Group & Info Session. Dr. Comeau (Hematologist Saint John Regional Hospital) gave an overview on TTP and answered general questions for the group. The session was preceded by a Passion for Plasma blood drive to enable patients to show their appreciation to blood donors.

Blood Donation

Big Save Blood Drive

By Sydney Kodatsky | Friday, August 31, 2012 - 12:00pm

CBS partnered with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) for the 3rd annual event to draw sports enthusiasts out to give blood alongside their favorite athletes!

Last year this one day mega-clinic at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto brought in 574 units of blood.

Answering TTP Foundation was thrilled to participate again this year. We appreciate the opportunity to thank donors for their precious gift, and to educate all participants about TTP.

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