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For participating in 5KM Walk/Run for Thalassemia - Toronto 2026

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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

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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Sep 13 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Sep 11 Garry Schwabe / Doreen Guthrie It’s Take Love Every Day ! ❤️❤️ CA$54.63
Sep 11 Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd. Undisclosed amount
Sep 11 Belinda Matala and James Russell Always happy to support you and a great cause! CA$161.98
Sep 10 Emma Guizzetti Breda ❤️ CA$269.32
Sep 10 Jenny Smith They're very lucky to have you lead the fundraising walk, and I am happy to support you and such an important cause. CA$54.63
Sep 10 CJ Wonderful cause! CA$54.63
Sep 10 Alison Ferris ❤️ CA$269.32
Sep 06 Gigi & Nonno Dino Our brave sweet Maria Undisclosed amount