Events and Screenings
Sabrina's Law
Presented by Anaphylaxis Canada, the NFB Mediatheque and DOC Toronto
Sara Shannon handed her daughter Sabrina five dollars for lunch, gave her a quick kiss and watched her walk into Bishop Smith High School in Pembroke, Ontario. Four hours later she was standing in the emergency room watching helplessly as doctors and nurses struggled to save her daughter's life. Only 13 years old, Sabrina Shannon died a day later of complications brought about by anaphylactic shock.
Sabrina's Law follows the Shannon's journey as they struggle to deal with their daughter's death and embark on a heroic crusade for social change. In 2006, their efforts resulted in the creation of Sabrina's Law in the Province of Ontario. It is the first legislation in the world to protect children with deadly allergies. Today, their efforts continue to make Sabrina's Law a reality all over the world.
Monday, November 10 at 7:30 PM*
Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 PM*
*Followed by a conversation with specialists, advocates and friends from the anaphylaxis community.
NFB Cinema
150 John Street (corner Richmond)
416.973.3012
www.nfb.ca/mediatheque
Space is limited – Buy your tickets in advance
$6 | $4 students, seniors, NFB, DOC members
- November 12 2008
- 07:30 PM
- November 10 2008
- 07:30 PM
