My Story…
Dear family & friends, Our beautiful granddaughter Maria was born with Beta Thalassemia Major, an inherited blood disorder that requires lifelong treatment. Every month, Maria goes to SickKids for blood transfusions. From such a young age, she has shown us what true strength and courage look like, facing it all with an incredible spirit that continues to inspire our entire family. Thalassemia has become very personal to me. Over the past year, I have become more involved with the Thalassemia Foundation of Canada, and I am proud to be co-chairing this year’s Thal Walk. My hope is to help raise awareness, support families living with Thalassemia, and contribute to the research and advancements that can give Maria and others like her the healthiest and brightest future possible. Every donation, no matter the amount, supports this important work and brings us closer a cure. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. With love, Maria's Gigi & Nonno
Donate to help Charlene raise money for 5KM Walk/Run for Thalassemia - Toronto 2026’s fundraising campaign.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 11 | Garry Schwabe / Doreen Guthrie | CA$54.63 |
| Sep 11 | Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd. | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 11 | Belinda Matala and James Russell | CA$161.98 |
| Sep 10 | Emma Guizzetti Breda | CA$269.32 |
| Sep 10 | Jenny Smith | CA$54.63 |
| Sep 10 | CJ | CA$54.63 |
| Sep 10 | Alison Ferris | CA$269.32 |
| Sep 06 | Gigi & Nonno Dino | Undisclosed amount |