Q&A with Indie Musician Pat Spurgeon at Community Cinema Screening in Philadelphia

Posted on September 18, 2009
On Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 PM, the College of Physicians of Philadelphia will host a Community Cinema screening of D TOUR with a special “Skype appearance” afterward by Pat Spurgeon from the indie rock band Rogue Wave. D TOUR chronicles Spurgeon’s search for a living kidney donor and the challenges with finding a viable match. Learn about the myths and facts of organ donation from a panel of local experts and get a chance to ask Spurgeon questions about his life, what he’s learned and how he’s moving forward. Staff and volunteers from the Gift of Life Donor Program will also be on hand to sign up organ donors and answer your questions. This event is a co-presentation of ITVS, WHYY, Gift of Life Donor Program and PhillyHealthInfo.org. Save the date: DATE: Wednesday, September 23 TIME: 6:30 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) WHERE: College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 19 S. 22nd Street Get information on parking >> Reserve seats in advance (click here) or call 215-351-0511 Also don’t miss this special offer: Two free tickets to the Mutter Museum will be given out to audience members who attend the event and sign up to become a member of WHYY and receive information from PhillyHealthInfo.org. **You must attend the event to be eligible to receive this offer. Learn more about Community Cinema >>

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