Thalassemia Patients and Friends
Discussion Forums => Miscellaneous Questions => Topic started by: Narendra on April 07, 2010, 06:29:23 PM
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I was talking with someone from India today and they wanted some guidance with what should be put in the newspaper for awareness of Thal. I think he was mentioning about a pamplet.
As Andy has mentioned so many times, Awareness is one thing lacking in countries like India. There are millons of carriers and more than 75% might NOT be aware they are carriers. Could someone guide in what would be catchy and attractive for reader's attention? I know there are great writers on our site and thought of getting input from them.
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Thanks Narendra. I was also contacted by someone from India who is looking for slogans or ideas to use for International Thalassemia Day. My only experience with Thal Day was my trip to Maldives. and we don't even hear much about it here in the US, so I do need everyone's help. Please respond to this thread with ideas of how to create more awareness and especially catchy little slogans or one-liners that people will remember. This can do a lot to keep thalassemia in people's minds throughout the year. Awareness is so important, yet many people fight it. We can't hide our heads in the sand. The only solution to the hemoglobin disorders is through public awareness. Prevention is impossible without worldwide awareness and we play our part in this.
So let's hear some ideas.
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I'll start this out.
Only you can prevent thalassemia. Have you been tested?
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You want a healthy child,get tested today.
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Let me start with this simple one...(hope to have more coming along....)
GET YOURSELF TESTED TODAY,YOU OWE IT TO YOUR CHILDREN FOR TOMORROW!
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THERE ARE ALREADY xxxxxx THALASSEMICS IN THE WORLD...DONT ADD 1 MORE!
A MOMENT OF PAIN OF A PRICK AND PREVENTION OF THE PAIN OF A LIFETIME!
GET TESTED!!!!!
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MONTHLY TRANSFUSIONS,DAILY IRON CHELATION,PERFECT TRACKING OF SUPPLEMENTS,REGULAR MONITORING OF BLOOD LEVELS,FEAR OF BLOOD RELATED DISORDERS....
SOUNDS DIFFICULT....
GET TESTED....IT IS EASIER!
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. —Benjamin Franklin
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Thanks Guys. I knew the minds on thalpal will come up with nice wordings...
I like it. Keep it coming
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LIFE WITH THALASSEMIA IS NORMAL AND GOOD TOO...
ITS JUST THAT LIVES ARE A LITTLE BETTER AND EASIER WITHOUT IT!
GET THIS TEST-CHOOSE THE BETTER,EASIER LIFE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD!
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All babies have a RIGHT to be born thal free.
Can they make this CHOICE?
no.
Can you?
YES.
Its up to YOU to make the RIGHT CHOICE.
Two rights always make a right.
Say YES.
Get tested for thal.
You owe it to them.
:wub
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FAMILY NAME,
CULTURE,
EDUCATION,
OPPORTUNITIES,
WEALTH...
....AND LOTS MORE THAT YOU CAN GIVE YOUR CHILD AS A LEGACY.....
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LET NOT THE THALASSEMIA GENE BE A PART OF THAT!
GET TESTED NOW! HAVE A THALASSEMIA-FREE CHILD!
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Dear all,
that is so clever..every one of it.. you guys are so creative. I might use it for our campaign...can i?
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Since the idea is to create awareness, I hope everyone feels free to use any slogans for their campaigns.
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it will be great for our Thal Awreness day in June. it is still in preparation and this can add up to make it even more interesting
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Thalassemia is much easier to deal with when you don't have to deal with it. Get tested. Know your status.
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Wow Andy!Very well said!
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Thalassemia is much easier to deal with when you don't have to deal with it. Get tested. Know your status.
Story of our lives :dunno .
Zaini.
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well i dont have any better idea but ........
Get tested !! , bfore life bcomes an exam for You, Your child and your family ........
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This one addresses a common problem in India.
"You both hid that you were thalassemia carriers and got married. Now your wife is pregnant with a thal major and you are faced with a terrible decision." Get tested BEFORE marriage. Confront the little thing before the big thing confronts you.
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YOU CANNOT SAVE YOUR CHILD FROM EACH ACCIDENT,HURT,INJURY,PAIN OR SORROW...
BUT ONLY YOU CAN SAVE HIM OR HER FROM THALASSEMIA...!
KNOW YOUR THALASSEMIA STATUS TODAY!
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INVEST IN A TINY TEST TO KNOW YOUR THALASSEMIA STATUS TODAY...
REAP HEAVY HAPPY BENEFITS TOMORROW!
YOUR CHILD NEEDS THAT HEALTH INSURANCE FROM YOU!
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(This one is thanks to Andy's idea!)
MAKE YOUR THALASSEMIA STATUS A PART OF YOUR MARRIAGE PROFILE...
THE PLANETS AND STARS WILL ARRANGE THEMSELVES TO GIVE YOU A BLESSED THALASSEMIA-FREE FAMILY!
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Yes Madhavi,
I was surprised when I learned some years ago that in India, people will trust a horoscope and ignore the reality of carrier status. In many countries, arranged marriages also ignore the facts. It's a huge task to educate people so that they will act sensibly.
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Dear Andy and all friends...
This is indeed surprising to many not aware of Indian customs and culture...but I feel that it is not that they hide the thal status on purpose but they lack awareness.Thalassemia is not registered as a huge problem and that is why it is overlooked. Of course there is a lot of importance given to things like horoscope matching for a marriage alliance.
Awareness is a very important thing. And sometimes I think that if aware, people would definitely get their thal status checked. The newer generation is better aware than their predecesors and awareness campaigns would make a difference I hope.
Can contribute only through my words right now!Hope they help!
Madhavi
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GET ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR GENES...
...BEFORE THEY SHOCK YOUR FAMILY AND YOU!
IS THE THALASSEMIA GENE IN YOU?
GET TESTED AND GET THE ANSWER!
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Making excuses for not getting tested leads to a lifetime of regret. Get tested.
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Hello there,
I trying to make aware some people,who use facebook.I make a thalasamia awareness group in facebook called thalasamia protirod {defence} group.When i have time i mail every member to tell them what is thalasamia.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=187350501890
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How do you celebrate Thalassemia Day in your country?
I would like to read how your 8th May is gonna look like (you can also send me a message). We are doing a try out this year, so maybe next year a bigger one). We are going to the North Sea...
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YOU CANNOT HELP THE NATURAL DISASTERS, THE WARS, THE TERRORISM IN THIS WORLD...
BUT YOU CAN HELP "YOUR" FAMILY BY GETTING TESTED FOR THALASSEMIA MAJOR...
SAVE "YOUR" WORLD FROM THALASSEMIA...!