Media Advisory - Anne Geddes launches global eBook on World Meningitis Day in Toronto
- Protecting Our Tomorrows: Portraits of Meningococcal Disease showcases the beauty of survivors and raises awareness
TORONTO, April 17, 2014 /CNW/ - To mark World Meningitis Day, world-renowned photographer and UN Ambassador Anne Geddes will unveil her series of 15 meningococcal disease survivor portraits titled Protecting Our Tomorrows: Portraits of Meningococcal Disease.
The collection of inspirational images of meningococcal disease survivors from around the world shows the sudden and profound impact this disease can have on young lives. The image collection eBook will be available for free download through iBooks on April 24.
What: | World Meningitis Day Protecting Our Tomorrows: Portraits of Meningococcal Disease global eBook release |
Who: | Interviews will be available with speakers: • Anne Geddes • Canadian meningitis survivor featured in Protecting Our Tomorrows: Portraits of Meningococcal Disease • Furakh Mir, Meningitis Relief Canada • Dr. Ronald Gold, Meningitis Research Foundation Canada |
When: | Thursday, April 24, 2014 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m. • One-on-one interviews are available after the unveiling |
Where: | Art Gallery of Ontario Baillie Court (3rd floor) 317 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON |
About Novartis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc., a leader in the healthcare field, is committed to the discovery, development and marketing of innovative products to improve the well-being of all Canadians. In 2012, the company invested close to $100 million in research and development in Canada. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. employs more than 600 people in Canada. For further information, please consult www.novartis.ca.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Novartis AG, which provides innovative healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis Group of Companies offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, eye care, cost-saving generic pharmaceuticals, preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools, over-the-counter and animal health products. Novartis is the only global company with leading positions in these areas. In 2013, the Group achieved net sales of USD 57.9 billion, while R&D throughout the Group amounted to approximately USD 9.9 billion (USD 9.6 billion excluding impairment and amortization charges). Novartis Group companies employ approximately 136,000 full-time-equivalent associates and operate in more than 140 countries around the world.
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About Anne Geddes
One of the world's most respected photographers, Anne Geddes creates images that are iconic, multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed, and beloved. Like no photographer before, her imagery singularly captures the beauty, purity, vulnerability, and preciousness of children, embodying her deeply held belief that each and every child must be protected, nurtured, and loved. Throughout her career Anne Geddes has continued to give back. In 1992, Anne with her husband, Kel, founded The Geddes Philanthropic Trust to raise funds and awareness worldwide for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. In 2011, Anne was proud to announce her partnership with the United Nation's Every Woman Every Child effort, in particular being invited to be the Global Advocate for the shot@life immunisation programme. Anne's work has been published in 83 countries and her books have sold more than 18 million copies worldwide. Anne Geddes' blog, Facebook and Twitter pages bring her fans into her studio and life. For more information, please visit www.AnneGeddes.com.
About The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO)
The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations Inc. (CoMO) is an international not-for-profit member organisation, working to reduce the incidence and impact of meningitis worldwide.
CoMO brings together patient groups, health professionals and organisations, meningitis survivors and families from more than 28 countries to help prevent meningitis through raising public awareness of the disease, advocating for meningitis vaccines to be available to families worldwide, and connecting and resourcing a strong global network of members who make sure their communities have access to meningitis information and support.
To learn more about CoMO and its member organisations, visit www.comomeningitis.org.
SOURCE: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
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