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Pinellas Park resident introduces 'Christine Institute' and advocates 'TOGA' transfer‑of‑gestation option during public comment
Summary
During public comment on Sept. 25 a resident, Ian Ryan, introduced a newly formed nonprofit called the Christine Institute, described its purpose as advancing research and public education related to "transfer of gestation" (TOGA) and solicited donations and supporters; his remarks were informational and no city action was taken.
During the public‑comment portion of the Sept. 25 Pinellas Park City Council meeting, Ian Ryan of 550360 Seventh Avenue North (address as read into the record) introduced himself and the Christine Institute, a nonprofit he said he incorporated with the Florida Department of State and registered to solicit contributions.
Ryan said the Christine Institute’s charitable purpose is "the advancement of science and education related to obstetrics, gestation, and artificial womb technology" and described an…
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