/R E P E A T -- 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 |
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