World Hepatitis Day 2010 - Part 1

WHAT IS WORLD HEPATITIS DAY?
The third annual World Hepatitis Day took place on May 19, 2010, in Surrey, BC, Canada, as part of an ongoing campaign launched by the World Hepatitis Alliance in 2008. An entirely patient-led initiative, World Hepatitis Day aims to raise awareness of hepatitis B and hepatitis C, as well as extend the political support for the diseases to levels seen in HIV / AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The long-term objective of the World Hepatitis Day campaign is to prevent new infections and to deliver real improvements in health outcomes for people living with hepatitis B and C.


I wish to extend a special Thank you to:
Surrey Major Dianne Watts - for the World Hepatits Day - Surrey Proclamation
Mary Martin - Reading of the Proclamation
Dr. John Farley - Keynote Speaker
Fran Falconer RN, BscN - Guest Speaker
Tom Oleman - Opening Ceremonies

Bernadette Struk - for her bravery in telling the World her story
Joan King - for sharing her own personal story

Sponsored by: HepCBC and South Fraser Community Services
In Partnership with: HepC Canada and Kla-How-Eya Aboriginal Centre

For more info go to http://www.globalinitiativescharity.com/

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