On May 8, 2025, the global thalassaemia community will come together to celebrate International Thalassaemia Day. This year, we proudly embrace the theme, “Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritizing Patients”, and rally under the powerful slogans “#WeAre1“ and “PatientsFirst“.
Every year on 8 May, iconic monuments and buildings around the world are illuminated in red, shining a light on thalassemia and standing in solidarity with those affected by the condition. As we approach International Thalassemia Day 2025, the momentum behind ‘Bring Thal to Light’ is stronger than ever.
Canadian landmarks will be illuminated in red to be part of the spectacle that stretches across continents, delivering a powerful message of hope and solidarity for those affected by thalassemia.
On May 8, 2025, the following Canadian landmarks and buildings will be illuminated red. Please join the thalassemia community by visiting one of the illuminated landmarks, take a picture and share with US. Landmarks are listed by province and location from East to West.
Ontario
- • Ottawa Sign at Byward Market
- • + the Mayor of Ottawa has proclaimed May 8, 2025 International Thalassemia Day in Ottawa
- • CN Tower – for the last 20 minutes of each hour. The night lighting will be visible by webcam on our website: https://www.cntower.ca/live-views
- • Mississauga Civic Centre Clock Tower
- • Hamilton City Hall Signature Sign
- • Niagara Falls Illumination – note the Falls will be illuminated Red at 10:15pm for a 15 minute duration. Please note that all Illumination times are approximate and subject to change according to light conditions. You can view the illumination via the Niagara Parks Illumination Board’s live cam link (https://www.earthcam.com/canada/niagarafalls/?cam=niagarafalls_str).
Saskatchewan
- • Saskatoon City Hall – note this site will be lit on May 7
Alberta
- • Red Deer City Hall
- • + the Mayor of Red Deer has proclaimed May 8, 2025 International Thalassemia Day in Red Deer
- • Calgary Tower
British Columbia
- • Burnaby City Hall & BC Parkway
- • Vancouver Airport Tower
