30th Anniversary Gala
The Canadian Health Coalition 30th Anniversary Gala was held on Nov. 17, 2009 and was a great success.
A big thanks to all those individuals and organizations who made the event possible.
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Canadian Health Coalition
30th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser
Featuring Mary Walsh
Celebrating Medicare, Caring for the Future
The Canadian Health Coalition cordially invites you to attend our 30th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser!
Where: National Arts Centre, Elgin Street, Ottawa
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
GALA RECEPTION AND DINNER
Panorama Room, Cocktails 6:00 pm, Dinner 7:00 pm
Featuring Mary Walsh, Actor, Playwright, Director and Comedian
Musical Guests: Connie Kaldor, Teresa Healy & Tom Juravich, Bob Carty, and James Stephens.
After Dinner Speaker: Julie Mason
Julie Mason is an award-winning writer who has dedicated her skills to social justice issues. “Critical Condition,” her bi-weekly column in the Ottawa Citizen, focuses on health care issues, including protecting Medicare.
AFTERNOON PANEL DISCUSSION: “Celebrating Medicare: Caring for the Future”
Le Salon, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Panel Moderator: Nik Nanos, Nanos Research
Panelists include: Linda Silas, RN, President of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, Robert G. Evans, Director of the Population Health Program at U.B.C., Irfan Dhalla, Canadian Doctors for Medicare, and Andrew & Brenda Stock, a patient’s perspective.
Please RSVP by November 12, 2009
Reserve quickly as seats are limited!
To reserve your tickets or for more information please contact us at: info@medicare.ca
Tickets are $195.00
Register Today—Don’t Delay
Send a cheque to: (Preferred Method)
Canadian Health Coalition
2841 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1V 8X7
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Visit out secure donation webpage. After you fill out your personal information, type in the words Event Registration in the “Additional Information” section.
Note: When registering please advise us if you have allergies or any dietary concerns.
“Our best hope lies in the Canadian Health Coalition … for the preservation and extension of Medicare.”
– Tommy Douglas, December 18, 1979, in a letter to Jim MacDonald
