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The Center for Practical Bioethics – Annual Dinner

The Center for Practical Bioethics’ Annual Dinner launched the 35th year of advancing the health and dignity of all people. The event featured the formal launch of the Bioethics Leadership Fund and within it the Myra J. Christopher Forum. Guests enjoyed listening to a conversation with Lee Woodruff and Myra Christopher, who reflected upon her career and achievements as the Center’s founding CEO.

Lee Woodruff, Myra Christopher and BK Christopher

 

Karen Miller and John Carney

 

Dr. Sandra Stites and William Colby

 

(First row) John Carney, Kathy Greenlee, Cindy Leyland, and Matthew Pjecha (second row) Clint Cole, Myra Christopher, Trudi Galblum, and Leslie McNolty (third row) Richard Payne, Jan Evans and Monica Delles (fourth row) Tarris Rosell and Linda Ward, all with the Center for Practical Bioethics

Also featured in the June 9, 2018 issue of The Independent 
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

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