Multi Faith Dialogue on Organ and Tissue Donation, Hospice Thornhill

Trillium Gift of Life Network, in collaboration with Hospice Thornhill, provides a unique opportunity to discuss cultural and religious perspectives on organ and tissue donation. Faith leaders will address myths and stereotypes associated with becoming a donor in a multi-faith panel discussion followed by questions from the public.

Panellists:
Father Frank Portelli, St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church
Rabbi Philip Scheim, Beth David B'nai Israel Beth Am
Senior Pastor Derek Mathers, The Church of St. Luke - Lutheran
Dr. Budhendranauth Doobay, Vishnu Mandir
Dr. Abdalla Idris Ali, Islamic Society of North America

Experts:
Dr. David Grant, Surgical Director, Multi-Organ Transplant Program, Toronto General Hospital
Dr. Frank Markel, President and CEO, Trillium Gift of Life Network

Moderator:
Dr. Moira McQueen, Director, Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute

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• organ and tissue donation
• multi faith