Connective Issues Spring 2017

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

ATLANTA—AUGUST 3-6, 2017

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS • Patient health assessments (by appointment only) • Conference Walk for Victory at Chastain Park • General medical session and small group workshops led by experts on Marfan

syndrome and related disorders • Creating Connections luncheon

• Special program for young adults (19-25) that includes a workshop track with topics of interest to this age group. There’s also a young adult trip and luncheon. • Teens (13 to 18) have a complete program that includes a Q&A breakfast with expert doctors and workshops. Then, they have a trip to the College Football Hall of Fame and World of Coke, as well as an interactive mystery experience, movies, games, and other activities that promote friendship and self-esteem. • Children (5 to 12) take a trip to the Georgia Aquarium and participate in an interactive mystery game, as well as enjoy games, arts & crafts, and more. • For our Spanish-speaking attendees, a medical workshop, led by a Spanish- speaking physician will be offered. • Saturday evening program highlighting comedian Andy Erikson and more. Sunday’s closing luncheon will feature a tall size fashion show featuring our very own teens and young adults as models.

Complete conference details are available at Marfan.org/Conference .

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