Crohn’s and Colitis Canada – Western Canada invites you to an evening of inspiration and learning.
Dr. Hal Gunn, immune system expert and founder of Qu Biologics will present “The Immune System and Crohn’s Disease.” Dr. Hal Gunn will present recent research in Crohn’s disease that has led to the discovery of the company’s investigational SSI treatment for Crohn’s. SSIs are designed to activate the body’s immune system to reverse the chronic inflammation underlying many conditions, such as Crohn’s disease.
Victoria:
Monday, July 14th, 2014, 7:00pm-8:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Comfort Inn, Topaz Room, 3020 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5C7
RSVP to Jill Orsten at jorsten@crohnsandcolitis.ca
Kamloops:
Tuesday, July 15, 2014, 7:00pm-8:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Colombo Hall, 814 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC
RSVP to Jill Orsten at jorsten@crohnsandcolitis.ca
Calgary:
Monday, July 21st, 2014, 7:00pm-8:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Bonavista Meeting Room, 12025 Lake Fraser Dr SE, Calgary AB
RSVP to Shane Dixon at sdixon@crohnsandcolitis.ca
Edmonton:
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
Classroom D, 2nd Floor, Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre at the University of Alberta Hospital
RSVP to Shane Dixon at sdixon@crohnsandcolitis.ca
Special Guest Jill Orsten, Development Coordinator at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, will speak at the Victoria and Kamloops event about her experience with Crohn’s disease. Q&A after presentations. In Calgary, special guest speaker Jennifer Wakeford, Calgary Chapter of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, will talk about her management of Crohn’s disease. Q&A after presentations. Join the discussion.
About Dr. Hal Gunn
Dr. Gunn is co-founder and CEO of Qu Biologics. Dr. Gunn obtained his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of B.C. and is Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC School of Medicine. Dr. Gunn founded Qu Biologics Inc. in September 2007. He has had a lifelong interest in the body’s ability to heal and has dedicated his professional life to understanding how to optimally support the body’s immune response to chronic disease. Dr. Gunn is also the co-founder of Inspire Health, Canada’s foremost integrative cancer care centre, founded to help support the health, healing and immune system function of people undergoing cancer treatment. He is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in integrative cancer care. In 2009, Dr. Gunn was awarded the $250,000 Dr. Roger’s Prize for vision, leadership and integrity in the field of Integrative Medicine.
About Jill Orsten
Jill Orsten was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in the third grade. Despite frequent flare-ups she became a competitive equestrian show jumper, a curator of contemporary art, an artificial intelligence researcher and now a Development Coordinator at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Jill will speak about how her connection with her horses helped her navigate the course of her illness and how those who suffer from chronic conditions can develop an acute ability to empathize and persevere.
About Jennifer Wakeford
After being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in her early twenties Jennifer Wakeford decided to get involved with the local Calgary Chapter of Crohn’s & Colitis Canada. Jennifer started out volunteering at events such as the M&M Barbeque, Heel-n-wheel a thon, and the golf tournament. After attending many chapter meetings, she became an integral part of the organization & coordination of an annual Calgary Gala fundraiser to raise funds and awareness in this city. Jennifer went on to become the chair of the inaugural Black Gold Gala in Calgary, and will continue to chair for the next four years. She is very excited to see the direction in which Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is going, as she believes they are finally gaining awareness and support from the general public – which is so important in moving forward and ultimately, finding a cure.