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Hot Talks at Markham Theatre- November 12th- Stephen Lewis & 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 October 28th, 2009 | Filed under GAD Events, Give a Day 2009, Media
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Canadian Professionals and Social Activism: an Option or an Obligation?

Give a Day to World AIDS presents…

 

 “Hot Talks at Markham Theatre”

Thursday, November 12, 2009

7:30 pm

 On the topic…

 “Canadian professionals and social activism:  an option or an obligation?”

 

Featuring…

 

1.      Mr. Stephen Lewis

Chair, Stephen Lewis Foundation

Former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa

Professor in Global Health, McMaster University

 

2.      Dr Jeff Turnbull 

Chief of Staff, The Ottawa Hospital

Medical Director, The Ottawa Inner City Health Project

 

3.      Madagascar Slim

Madagascar Slim fuses blues and African tradition with guitar magic and award winning (three Junos!) originality.

 

4.   Soul Influence

The music of this African a cappella ensemble brings the vibrancy of Africa to the hearts of those who hear it.

 

Event sponsors

  • Markham Stouffville Hospital, Department of Family Medicine
  • Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, Markham
  • Rogers Television – Official Media Sponsor

Location:  The Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts

 

Admission $20

For tickets, call 905 305 SHOW (7469) or 1 866 768 8801

Or order online.

Published by: GiveADay on October 16th, 2009 | Filed under Give a Day 2009, HIV/AIDS in Africa, Media, Workplace Campaigns
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