McGill Cares: From survivor to leader: A journey of resilience and advocacy

Join us on April 16th at noon for a McGill Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.

From survivor to leader: A journey of resilience and advocacy 

Join us for an inspiring webcast featuring a courageous cancer survivor who turned her personal battle into a powerful mission. Laurel Gillespie, MBA, CHE, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA). Her journey into this field was inspired by her own health challenges which motivated her to advocate for enhanced support for those living with a life-limiting illness. Since assuming leadership in 2021, Ms. Gillespie has championed dignified end-of-life care standards across Canada through partnerships, advocacy, and education.  She currently serves on the boards of the Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance and the Health Charities Coalition of Canada.  

She will share her journey of resilience, the importance of compassionate end-of-life care, and why everyone should have advance care directives in place.  

This episode of McGill Cares will air on April 16, Advance Care Planning Day 2025. On this day, ACP Canada encourages everyone in Canada to plan for their future healthcare needs. 

This free webcast is in English.

McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.

To view the webcast in English, click here at 12 pm EDT on April 16, 2025, when the link will become public and available.