BLOOD matters - Société Canadienne de l'Hémophilie

Families in Touch Picnic with Puppets
TCOR
Locke Library in downtown Toronto was the scene of the TCOR Families in
Touch event On November 13. We held an indoor picnic with a puppet show
by the very talented and always entertaining, “Teaching Awareness Through
Puppetry” Troupe with puppeteers Judi, Kirsten and Sylvia. This troupe performs
puppet shows in elementary schools around Toronto to teach awareness,
sensitivity and understanding about severe hemophilia, using a puppet
that represents the late James Kreppner as a child.
Judging by the laughter of the children, it was very enjoyable and also allowed
some children to express their difficulties in explaining hemophilia
to their friends.
The children also showed their creativity by making their own puppets
and spent the rest of the afternoon playing games that were coordinated by
our very talented RSC Robin Nobleman and her equally talented brother,
Josh Nobleman.
We will hold another Families in Touch event next August and anticipate
that it will be as successful as this one.
Jeenetha Kulasingam
u James Kreppner puppet
Events Calendar
EVENT DATE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION WHO SHOULD ATTEND
November 15 -
February 1
Camp Wanakita
Registration
Registration is now open for Camp Wanakita.
To register, contact Stephanie Darroch at
416-972-0641 or 1-888-838-8846.
December 1 World AIDS Day Recognizing the many families who have coped
with infection from tainted blood products, TCOR
partners with other HIV service organizations
to promote World AIDS Day. Join us to honour
those who have been infected, and build awareness
for the importance of a safe blood supply.
December 9 Holiday Party Celebrate the holiday season at TCOR’s potluck dinner.
Prizes for the best winter-themed costume.
December 16 Transitions Youth transitioning from Sick Kids’ to the adult
clinic at St. Mike’s in 2011 are invited to attend.
Held at St. Mike’s and attended by staff from
both clinics. Transitions provides an introduction
to the clinic and introduces adult-centered
care. Parents and youth who attend feel more
comfortable making their first visit to St. Mike’s.
Any family with a child that
wants to attend camp.
Anyone wanting to honour
a loved one or raise awareness
about HIV/AIDS.
All are welcome. This is a great
place to meet people and
catch up with old friends.
Youth who will be transitioning
to the clinic at St. Mike’s during
2011, and their parents.
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