December 14, 2004
SickKids Research Institute 50th birthday party – Patients, staff and government officials to celebrate landmark event
From the invention of Pablum to the discovery of the cystic fibrosis gene, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has been improving the health of children through its research for over 50 years. Representatives from the federal and provincial governments, as well as a former SickKids patient, will speak of the impact of research at SickKids. A science fair for patients and families will showcase current SickKids research in a fun and interactive way.
What: SickKids Research Institute 50th birthday party
Who:
- The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Federal Minister of State (Public Health), MP St. Paul’s
- The Honourable Tony Ianno, Federal Minister of State (Families and Caregivers), MP Trinity-Spadina
- The Honourable Joseph Cordiano, Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade, MPP York South-Weston
- Mary Jo Haddad, President & CEO, SickKids
- Dr. Manuel Buchwald, Chief of Research, SickKids
- Nicole Parkinson, former SickKids patient
Where: Garden Terrace, Main Floor Atrium, The Hospital for Sick Children
When: Friday, December 17 at 11 a.m.
Photo opportunity: Ministers Bennett, Ianno and Cordiano will each conduct a science experiment at the science fair with a SickKids researcher and patient. A brief tour of a research lab will follow the official proceedings.
For more information, please contact:
Public Affairs
The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue
Suite 1742, Public Affairs, First floor Atrium
Toronto,
ON
M5G 1X8
Canada
Phone: 416-813-5058
Fax: 416-813-5328