Annotation: The Cooley's Anemia Foundation (CAF) is a national, not-for-profit health organization dedicated to advancing the treatment and cure of Cooley's Anemia (also known as Thalassemia). CAF, which has over 15 chapters throughout the country, conducts national programs that provide medical research, patient services, awareness, and education. The foundation sponsors the Thalassemia Action Group, a support group for patients and their families. CAF provides information about the disease, referrals to local medical sources, discussion forums, brochures, newsletters, and other information. The foundation sponsors conferences and training seminars. The foundation also provides medical supplies to those patients in need. Materials are available in Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Korean. (For a complete list of non-English language materials, contact the Foundation.)
Keywords: Anemia, Beta thalassemia, Hematologic diseases, Support groups, Thalassemia, Thalassemia minor
