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CHS Network Event in Toronto, Ontario

You are invited to attend a small-group event which will connect hemochromatosis patients and their families to others afflicted with the disease in the local community.

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Representatives of the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society (CHS) will provide information on the treatment and management of the disease and updates on the activities of the Society locally, provincially, and nationally. Refreshments and light snacks will be served.

As space is limited, please RSVP early! There is no admission charge for this event.

- Where: Rosedale Golf Club (Toronto), 1901 Mount Pleasant Road
- When: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
- How: RSVP by January 28, 2012 to Patrick Haney at phaney@toomuchiron.ca or Bob Rogers at 1-877-223-4766

(Please note that dress is business casual and there is no cell phone use within the facility.)

Posted 2012-01-20

Canadian Blood Services Spotlights CHS

The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society is featured in an article in the Winter 2011/2012 issue of The Partner Press (PDF), a publication that goes out to all CBS Partners for Life in BC and Yukon.

Posted 2012-01-09

Fall 2011 Iron Filings Newsletter

Read our most current newsletter here, and help to spread awareness of hemochromatosis by sending the link to this page onto your friends and family.

Fall 2011 - English

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- Alberta MLA Fights Hemochromatosis
- Alberta Supports Hemochromatosis Cause
- Hemochromatosis and Your Diet
- Spotlight on Volunteers
- Update from the BioIron Conference
- Marie Warder Awarded for Lifetime Achievement
- The Ins and Outs of the Phlebotomy Bag
- Alberta Top Blood Collection Region in Western Canada
- Casino Support Rocks CHS
- CHS Updates

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Fall 2011 - French

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- Un depute albertain lutte contre l'hemochromatose
- L'Alberta donne son soutien a la sensibilisation a l'hemochromatose
- L'hemochromatose et votre diete
- Pleins feux sur les benevoles
- Mise a jour du Congres de la Societe BioIron
- Marie Warder honoree pour l'ensemble de son oeuvre
- Les tenants et aboutissants des poches de phlebotomie therapeutique
- Les Albertains au premier rang des donneurs de sang dans l'Ouest canadien
- Mises a jour

Donation Form - French

Posted 2011-10-06

CHS Welcomes New Board of Directors

The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society elected a new national Board of Directors at its recent Annual General Meeting. New directors include Warren Funt, Patrick Haney, and David Lloyd, all of Vancouver, British Columbia, Dr. Samuel Krikler of Richmond, BC, Kelly McQuiggan of Coquitlam, BC, and Shannon Haney of Okotoks, Alberta. Kelly McQuiggan takes on the additional role of Treasurer on the Executive Committee.

Returning directors are Frank Erschen as President and Chair of the Board, Gloria Hache, Pat McParland and Sabrina Meherally. Positions currently vacant on the Executive Committee are Vice President and Secretary.

Directors' photos can be viewed here on the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society website.

Posted 2011-07-22

Marie Warder Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

In front of 200 guests of the International BioIron Society Awards Dinner held on May 27, 2011, Marie Warder accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in furthering awareness of hemochromatosis within Canada and internationally. Read more on our blog.

Posted 2011-06-07

Great News for Alberta Donors

Albertans are already some of the most giving and generous people anywhere, and as an organization that relies on that vibrant giving spirit to carry out our important work, the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society (CHS) wants to tell you about a new program that could make it even more worthwhile to support us.

If you make a donation to a Canada Revenue Agency-registered charity, you will receive a non-refundable charitable tax credit when you complete your annual income tax return. When the provincial and federal charitable tax credits are combined, Albertans receive a 50 per cent non-refundable tax credit for every dollar donated over $200.

For example, if you donate a total of $500 to four or five charities over the year, you will receive a combined federal and provincial charitable tax credit of $200. As a result of the charitable tax credit, we hope you will consider donating more to your favorite charities, including CHS.

More support from you also means there is a greater opportunity for the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society to obtain a provincial grant to support our work in the community. The donation grant component of the Community Spirit Program allows our organization to apply for a grant based on the amount of money donated by individuals over a 12-month period. The more funds we raise, the better chance we have of receiving a grant to support our operations, as well as the delivery of programs and services.

Your donation counts! Through your support you are helping our community become stronger and more vibrant. For more information, please call us at the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society at 604-279-7135 or 1-877-BAD-IRON. For information on the Community Spirit Program, please visit www.communityspiritprogram.ca.

Posted 2011-05-25