Connective Issues Fall 2022

Our volunteers are invaluable! During conference, we recognized several volunteers from our Marfan, LDS, and VEDS communities who have made significant contributions in the areas of awareness, education, support, and fundraising. We thank you! CONGRATULATIONS

The Cheryll Gasner Spirit of Service Award Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center at Hoag Hospital Presbyterian. The aortic team at Hoag received the award for the care they provide to patients; their outstanding education efforts; their support of community connections through the Southern California Walk for Victory; and their leadership.

Heart of the Matter Award Betcy Matarrita (with Dr. Juan Bowen)

Heart of the Matter Award Christopher Stuart (with Dr. Hal Deitz)

The STAR Award (Special Thanks and Recognition) Jess and James Milburn, right (with Dr. Chris Malaisrie)

The Community Leader Award – Joanne Jordan and Ramona Bywater (with Dr. David Liang)

Rising Star Award Faith Frazier and Katie Dammann

The Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Heart of Gold Award – Bridget Porter Metz, right (with LDSF board member Dawn Reiner)

The Heller Family Scientific Research Award – Dr. Kim Eagle, University of Michigan, right (with Dr. Alan Braverman)

Volunteer Recognition Awards Mariah Wessel-Draper, Morgan Jozwiak, Carole Nowak, Heidi Green, and Sarah Jeffs (not pictured: Meg and Zoe Boeglin, Sarah and Brian Maher, Ashley Rose Marisch Koengeter, and Roe Nania)

Loeys-Dietz Heart of Service Award Brandon Crawford, Heide Padilla, Julie Wilson, and Regina Korochik (with LDSF board member Gretchen MacCarrick, second from left)

Priscilla Ciccariello Award Caryn Kauffman, left (with Foundation board advisor, Maya Brown-Zimmerman)

Young Adult Community Leader Award – Peter Donato, left (with board member Ben Weisman)

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Fall 2022