Connect Issues Spring 2021

THE MARFAN FOUNDATION HEARTWORKS

HeartWorks St. Louis was the first event the Foundation had to cancel in March 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic. One year later, HeartWorks St. Louis went virtual and became our most successful online fundraiser to date. Under the leadership of Dr. Alan and Rebecca Braverman, HeartWorks St. Louis raised nearly $340,000 for the Foundation’s programs and services. SHINES ONLINE

More than 100 people attended the online event on March 13 and were treated to an incredible program featuring a tribute to our 2021 Hero with a Heart recipient, Dr. Michael Nelson; the amazing story of the Bobbe family, of Kansas City, and their young son, Elliott, who has Marfan syndrome; and several songs performed by Julius Thomas III, who is in the Broadway blockbuster, Hamilton. Special thanks to the Centene Corporation, as well as our other supporters, for the success of this event. Upcoming Events ▸ June 3: Uncorked: Culinary Edition (Virtual) ▸ June 10: HeartWorks Nashville ▸ June 24: HeartWorks NYC (Virtual) ▸ June 26: HeartWorks Houston Details for all are at Marfan.org/get-involved/events.

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