• Isabella’s Journey

    Her Battle with the Blood Disorder, Thalassemia Major
    By Serafina Sammarco.

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About Serafina Sammarco

Born in Calabria, Italy, and immigrated to Canada at age twelve — the eighth of nine children. Married for over 50 yrs to Pasquale Sammarco, and mother of two children. Held a career in the insurance industry for twenty years as an Accredited General Insurance Broker.

Co-Founder of the Vancouver Thalassemia Society of British Columbia. Past president of a woman’s lodge in the Italian community, doing volunteer work for the Vancouver community, and Past board member of the Lower Mainland Grief Recovery Society. Serafina cherishes family and good friends and loves to engage in intellectual and meaningful conversations.

Loves to dance with husband Pasquale and special group of friends. Enjoys long walks in nature to help clear the mind and restore the soul.

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Isabella's Journey:

Her Battle with the Blood Disorder, Thalassemia Major

Isabella's Journey by Serafina Sammarco is a deeply personal memoir that chronicles the life of a family coping with the challenges of thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that profoundly impacts the health of the author's daughter, Isabella. Through the course of the book, Sammarco narrates her family's experiences with the condition, the medical treatments, and the emotional and physical toll that comes with caring for a child with such a life-threatening illness.

The author writes a powerful and heartfelt memoir that goes beyond the medical realities of thalassemia. It is a tribute to Isabella's life and the strength of her family as they face the trials of illness, loss, and the enduring power of love and community. Through vivid storytelling and emotional honesty, the book offers both an educational resource and a source of inspiration for those navigating similar paths.

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