Hot Talks at Markham Theatre – November 12th – Stephen Lewis and Dr. Jeff Turnbull
On Thursday, November 12th at 7:30 pm Give a Day is very pleased to present Hot Talks at Markham Theatre. We will be welcoming Stephen Lewis, chair of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and former Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, and Dr. Jeff Turnbull, Chief of Staff at the Ottawa Hospital and Medical Director of the Ottawa Inner City Health Project who will be discussing the topic “Canadian professionals and social activism: an option or an obligation?” The evening will also include beautiful music by Madagascar Slim and Soul Influence. Tickets are only $20 and are available through the Markam Theatre box office by calling 905-305-SHOW or 1-866-768-8801 or online.
Published by: GiveADay on November 12th, 2009 | Filed under GAD Events, Give a Day 2009, HIV/AIDS in Africa, Media2 Comments »
Kingsway Harambee – November 21st- West Toronto
A group of approximately 50 friends and neighbors in Toronto’s West end will be gathering for the first annual Kingsway Harambee celebration at a local pub. The event will be sure to please with great African music, artwork from Zimbabwe, great food, great friends and all for a great cause.
Published by: GiveADay on October 26th, 2009 | Filed under GAD Events, Give a Day Harambees, MediaComment now »
Give a Night 2009 – November 26th – The Roosevelt Room
We are very excited to announce that we have secured a venue and have confirmed the date of Give a Night 2009. Give a Night will be held at the brand new Roosevelt Room on November 26, 2009. The official opening of the Roosevelt Room is November 5, but we had a chance to check it out and it is amazing! If you’re interested in more information about the venue, the link to the Roosevelt Room is: www.therooseveltroom.ca.
We are also happy to report that the Silent Auction committee has already secured a number of fantastic prizes, including platinum Leafs tickets, floor seats for the Raptors, gift certificates for some great restaurants, and lunch with Bob Rae! We are continuing to approach local business for more great donations. If you are interested in donating to the silent auction, please contact Ken Jennings (kjennings@osler.com).
Give a Night is just over a month away and we are all very excited with how the event is shaping up. Check back with us soon for more details about the event, including ticket information and the launch of the event site (www.giveanight.ca).
If you have any questions or would like more information about the event, please feel free to contact Adam Gutkin (agutkin@osler.com), Caroline Descours (cdescours@goodmans.ca) or Anastasia Sukalsky (asukalsky@beardwinter.com).
Sincerely,
Your 2009 Give a Night Committee
Published by: GiveADay on October 23rd, 2009 | Filed under GAD Events, Give a Day 2009, Give a Night 2009, Media, Workplace CampaignsComment now »
Creating a Connection
Dr. Andrew Pinto, Give a Day supporter writes…The “Give A Day” campaign is a lot more than just collecting donations. It’s about linking our work here with the daily work of dedicated clinicians, nurses and volunteers who are facing the AIDS pandemic in low-income countries.
Dr. Jane Philpott’s idea struck a chord: the simple donation of a day’s wages to an organization that directly delivers care to HIV-positive people who need it. When I first heard about this, I was a family medicine resident. I trained at a clinic that served a large number of people living with AIDS in Toronto. Creating a tangible connection between my work and the struggle in sub-Saharan Africa was important to me. I knew that millions of men, women and children there did not have access to the life-saving drugs that were available to our patients here.
This connection was further strengthened when I had the opportunity to volunteer as a physician with Dignitas International, one of the organizations that receives support from the GAD campaign. I am grateful to have had this privilege. The clinicians, nurses, students and patients in Malawi taught me a great deal, not just about clinical care, but the meaning of pragmatic solidarity.
As I settle back into my life in Toronto, my greatest hope is to reflect their commitment and passion in my day-to-day work. Our work and our worlds are indeed linked. This campaign not only helps organizations deliver AIDS related care to patients in low-income countries, but also gives our work here greater meaning.
Andrew Pinto is a family physician and resident in Community Medicine.
The views presented here are his own.
Published by: GiveADay on October 22nd, 2009 | Filed under Give a Day 2009, HIV/AIDS in Africa, Media, Workplace CampaignsComment now »
