Theme
This Year’s Focus
The Power of International Thalassaemia Day
With an estimated 100 million people worldwide carrying genes responsible for thalassaemia, and more than 300,000 babies born annually with severe forms of the disease, International Thalassaemia Day is a powerful call to raise awareness about this condition and its impact while celebrating the solidarity of the resilient thalassaemia community worldwide.
Our focus for 2024 is unambiguous: to advocate for a world where every person with thalassaemia, no matter their location or economic circumstance, has equal access to proper diagnosis, existing and future treatment options, and well-rounded disease care.
Resources
Spread the word
Campaign Resources
Explore an extensive collection of the official International Thalassaemia Day campaign resources, designed to raise awareness online and within your community. Download the full suite of materials, available in multiple languages. Spread the word, make an impact – every action counts!
Stories
Share your story
Your Journey, Your Story
This International Thalassaemia Day share your story and send a powerful message of solidarity. Write about your experiences, challenges and learnings from a life with thalassaemia to inspire your peers and the world. Your words have power— the power to break down barriers, to heal, to educate, and to forge connections that transcend borders.
Illuminate
Make a statement
Bring Thal to Light
Make a statement by illuminating a significant landmark, monument, or building in red in your city to observe International Thalassaemia Day. Your participation will not only raise awareness of thalassaemia but will also show solidarity to those courageously living with the condition.
Join Us
Get Involved
In Unity Lies Our Strength!
Whether you’re a patient, a parent, a caregiver, a healthcare professional, a student, or a friend, let’s come together. Join the movement for International Thalassaemia Day on 8th May and make a real impact!
Events
Showcase & Explore
Global Events Map
What will you be doing this International Thalassaemia Day?
Let your efforts shine by pinning your event on the map for the whole world to see and let us create a wave of awareness together! Remember, every action counts, no matter how big or small.
Sponsors
International Thalassaemia Day is a global awareness day celebrating the thalassaemia community across the world and working towards equity in health, social and other care, as well as access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with thalassaemia.
International Thalassaemia Day is observed annually on May 8, in loving memory of George Englezos, the son of TIF’s President and Founder, Panos Englezos, and all patients who are no longer with us.
It was established and is coordinated by the Thalassaemia International Federation (ΤΙF) with the support of its 200+ member organizations and serves as a focal point to advance advocacy efforts for thalassaemia at local, national, and international levels.