Hemoglobal® is a Canadian charity co-founded by Dr. Nancy Olivieri (Professor at the University of Toronto and senior scientist at Toronto General Hospital), which works to improve the medical care of children with fatal blood diseases, such as thalassemia, in emerging Asian countries. Hemoglobal UTM Chapter (HemoglobalUTM) aims to involve interested and enthusiastic students to support the efforts of Hemoglobal® and improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in Asia through advocacy events, fundraisers, and obtaining financial and/or brand sponsorships from local businesses.

KEYWORDS: Asia, India, Sri Lanka,Thalassemia, Non-Profit, Charity, Fundraiser