Connective Issues Spring/Summer 2026

Upcoming

JUNE 6 ............ Walk for Victory: Pacific NW 7 ............ Walk for Victory: Milwaukee 9 ............ Heartworks NYC 14 .......... Walk for Victory: Boston 15-18 ..... Global Virtual Conference 20 ......... Walk for Victory: Chicago 27 ......... Walk for Victory: Virginia 27 ......... Walk for Victory: Michigan 28 ......... Walk for Victory: New Jersey JULY 5-10 ...... Camp Victory for Kids, GA 26-31 .... Camp Victory for Kids, CA SEPTEMBER 19 .......... Aortic Dissection Awareness Day 19 .......... Walk for Victory: Cleveland 25-27 ... Camp Victory for Families, GA OCTOBER 23-25 ... Camp Victory for Families, CA Scientific Meeting: Four Days of Cutting-Edge Science and Collaboration in Barcelona Leading scientists, clinicians, and researchers in genetic aortic and vascular conditions from around the world are invited to join in Science in Spain. This educational and networking event is hosted by the Marfan Foundation in collaboration with the European Society of Cardiology’s Peripheral Artery and Aortic Disease Working Group and local hosts Drs. Arturo Evangelista and Gisela Teixidó Turà. The program will include two days of basic and translational research and two days focused on clinical management and registry studies. October 4-5, 2026: 12th International Symposium on Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos, and Related Syndromes October 6-7, 2026: Genetic Aortic Network and the European Society for Cardiology Aorta and Peripheral Vascular Disease Joint Session Marfan.org/ScienceinSpain Marfan.org/calendar

Events

 Community members come together at the Phoenix Walk for Victory in March. Find a Walk for Victory near you at Marfan.org/walk !

International Events in October

Community Symposia: Events in London and Barcelona The Marfan Foundation, along with our Global Champion Sponsor, Terumo Aortic, is holding two international events for community members this fall. Our first International Symposium in Barcelona, a collaboration with SIMA (Marfan Syndrome Association – Spain) is on October 3. The following week, on October 10, we are collaborating with Annabelle’s Challenge, Marfan Trust UK, Stickler Syndrome UK, and The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust for our Second International Symposium in London. Both in-person events are designed for individuals and families living with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, VEDS, Stickler, and related conditions and feature a full day of education and connection with expert medical presenters and community members. October 3, 2026: Simposio Internacional/ Barcelona: Viviendo Mejor con Marfan, Loeys Dietz, VEDS y Stickler Marfan.org/BarcelonaSimposio October 10, 2026: Second International Symposium in London: Living Better with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, VEDS, and Stickler Marfan.org/LondonSymposium

Read about our latest international efforts.

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