My name is Kelly O'Dell
I am just one passionate person, committed to doing all I can to raise awareness, set up support and services and ensure that all those affected by hepatitis C can access quality care and live their lives free from discrimination and stigma!
I had hoped to have a "national charity" but to date have not found enough other committed individuals to help with all the necessary work. For now I will continue doing all I can on my own.
I started my Hepatitis Awareness Journey by asking our Honorable mayor Sam Sullivan to declare a proclamation for Vancouver to have a World Hepatitis Day. I am proud to be the organizer of "Canada's Annual World Hepatitis Awareness Day Celebration", held this year on May 20th at Rossini's in Vancouver, With a live performance by the band DayJob.
www.hepccanada.com/dayjob I am very grateful to all the health care professionals who attended and spoke. Thank you!
2009's event now in the planning! For registration contact Events
I plan to work as hard as possible to organize various events and collect multiple media stories involving all those involved with hepatitis: patients, nurses, doctors, and all vested organizations to put together events geared at education about hepatitis C.
it is very important to me that everyone understands that hepccanada is not an organization, just one very dedicated individual.
If anyone is interested in being involved or needs help with event planning
please contact me.
Dr Erb's presents at the First Annual World Hepatitis Day Event in Vancouver,
click here for the powerpoint presentation.
