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Deadline The deadline for this year’s competition has ended on Tuesday 31 March 2015.
Subject The subject of this year’s photography contest was based on this year’s theme for the International Thalassaemia Day 2015, which is “Enhancing Partnerships Towards Patient-Centred Health Systems: Good Health Adds Life to Years!” The prizes granted by Thalassaemia International Federation for this competition are the following: The first winner $500 The second winner $300 The third winner $100 “Precious Rubies”: Formal Musical Evening and Gala Dinner for the 3rd Convening of the Ambassadors’ Circle We are in the privileged position to inform you about TIF’s Musical Evening and Gala dinner titled Precious Rubies”. This event will take place in the context of the International Thalassaemia Day, on the 6th of May 2015, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus. The Gala Dinner will be held under the auspices and with the presence of His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, and of the First Lady, Mrs Andri Anastasiadou. We have named this event “Precious Rubies” to underscore the preciousness of blood and in
particular of the red blood cells within it, which have the same shape and colour as the precious stones rubies.The aim of this event is for TIF to maintain and strengthen a productive network of collaboration with the Ambassadors of its member countries. We consider that the knowledge and influence of the Ambassadors through their diplomatic role is extremely valuable towards achieving our mission: to minimize the pain and agony of the patients and their families with these previously fatal haematological diseases in every ‘affected’ country. Our guests will include ministers of the Republic of Cyprus, ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions that are based in Cyprus, state officials, and other local and international dignitaries. The agenda of the event will include a 50-minute delightful musical concert of classical repertoir, followed by a special dinner for all our distinguished guests. We encourage all of you to use the name “Precious Rubies” to invite official stakeholders to our own event, to hear your voice, your concerns, your worries and your gratitude where appropriate! Blood donation drives dedicated to the International Thalassaemia Day! The Cyprus Blood Centre in collaboration with the Nicosia Municipality has decided to devote the blood drives held on the 8th of May to the Thalassaemia International Federation and to the International Thalassaemia Day.
Video Challenge Winner Announcement Our Video Challenge Competition winners will be announced in our social media and communication material! We are delighted to have encouraged patients and their parents, friends and family, to take a step forward with us! More information on page 31.
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TIF’s Photography Contest for the International Thalassaemia Day 2015! For a second consecutive year, we are proud to announce our International Photography Contest 2015, which has been launched with the aim of creating awareness about thalassaemia in the context of the International Thalassaemia Day.