The Center thanks everyone who made our 2019 Annual Dinner a great success:
Jamie's keynote address explored the delicate and fascinating world of genetic engineering that not only lies ahead but has already begun to unfold, as described in his book, "Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity," released on April 23, 2019. After dinner, Jamie delved deeper into some of these issues in response to questions posed by our President and CEO John G. Carney.
Jim and Lisa Spigarelli accepted the 2019 Vision to Action Award with recognition of Kansas City as a place where organizations like the Center receive the support they need to grow and make a difference.
The program also featured videos showing how the Center's work in advance care planning and bioethics education is making an impact locally, regionally and nationally, as well as a poignant memorial tribute to our John B. Francis Chair, Dr. Richard Payne, who died on January 3, 2019.
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Richard Payne, MD, served as the John B. Francis Chair in Bioethics at CPB from January 2013 until his sudden and tragic death on January 3, 2019. We will honor his memory and life of service with a special tribute during our ceremonies. Guests of the dinner are also invited to a public memorial service on April 10, 2019 at Community Christian Church in Kansas City.