Spotlight on Sickle Cell Disease

Spotlight on Sickle Cell Disease

by | Jun 28, 2024 | Sin categoría

What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease is one of a group of inherited blood disorders. It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Red blood cells are usually round and flexible, so they move easily through blood...
A Great Big Thank You!

A Great Big Thank You!

by | Jun 27, 2024 | Sin categoría

A great big thank you from Federated Health Charities to our 2024 campaign volunteers! The annual Federated Health campaign is over except for the final count, and we could not have raised the funds without the enthusiastic hard work of all our volunteers. It takes...
The Last Call

The Last Call

by | Jun 24, 2024 | Sin categoría

So it’s June 24 – which means there is only this week until the end of the 2024 Federated Health Charities’ campaign on the 28th. We have all participated, making pledges, buying lottery tickets, creating and/or attending events; everything in aid of improving the...
Spotlight on Osteoporosis

Spotlight on Osteoporosis

by | Jun 18, 2024 | Sin categoría

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes. This can lead to a decrease in bone strength that can increase the risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is a “silent”...
Success to Date and Raising the Rest

Success to Date and Raising the Rest

by | Jun 17, 2024 | Sin categoría

Campaign Total So Far Our goal at the beginning of the campaign was $1.6 million – a great deal but we knew we could get it. We had a really strong first two months (plus some time in June) and so far we have raised $1,108,116. Where has the Money Come from? Pledges:...