Connective Issues Fall 2017

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AWARDS

Antoine Marfan Award Heidi Connolly, MD Mayo Clinic

Volunteers from coast to coast are the life-blood of The Marfan Foundation. They work hard to advance our mission on the local level while dealing with all that comes with Marfan syndrome and related disorders. Each year at the annual conference, the Foundation recognizes members of our community and medical professionals who have made significant volunteer contributions in the areas of awareness, education, support, and fundraising.

Cheryll Gasner Spirit of Service Award The Kauffman Family

BOARD MEMBER BERT MEDINA PRESENTED THE AWARD TO DR. CONNOLLY IN RECOGNITION OF HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AS A CONSUMMATE CLINICAL CARDIOLOGIST AND ADVOCATE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, AND FOR BEING A LONG-TIME, VALUED ADVISOR TO THE MARFAN FOUNDATION.

THIS AWARD IS PRESENTED TO PEOPLE WHO, LIKE CHERYLL GASNER, ARE LEADERS BOTH NATIONALLY AND LOCALLY, DESPITE THE MEDICAL PROBLEMS THEY FACE DUE TO MARFAN SYNDROME OR A RELATED DISORDER.

Priscilla Ciccariello Award Scott Avitabile

Community Leadership Award Heather Bergstrom President, Minnesota Chapter

BOARD MEMBER CORY EAVES, RIGHT, PRESENTED THE AWARD TO SCOTT AVITABLE IN RECOGNITION OF HIS OUTSTANDING DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE MARFAN COMMUNITY.

BOARD MEMBER MAYA BROWN-ZIMMERMAN, LEFT, PRESENTED THE AWARD TO HEATHER BERGSTROM IN RECOGNITION OF HER OUTSTANDING EFFORTS TO CREATE CONNECTIONS FOR THE MARFAN SYNDROME AND RELATED DISORDERS COMMUNITY.

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