Connective Issues Winter 2017

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMING TO ATLANTA Mark your calendar for our 33rd Annual Conference, August 3-6 , 2017, at the beautiful Marriott Buckhead in Atlanta, GA!

Co-hosted by Emory University and Sibley Heart Center, this year’s conference will offer all of the features that people come for every year, including workshops, special programs for children, teens, and young adults; updates on the latest advances in research and treatment; free medical assessments (application required); and the opportunity to connect with others who are on the same medical journey. If you attend, you can also participate in: • Our National Walk for Victory to raise awareness and strengthen our community • New workshops that focus on quality of life issues • Enhanced networking opportunities which will enable you to increase your connections within the Marfan and related disorders community • New and exciting activities and trips for teens, children, and young adults

OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFERS SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, FROM FIELD TRIPS FOR CHILDREN TO RESEARCH UPDATES FROM THE WORLD’S LEADING EXPERTS ON MARFAN SYNDROME AND RELATED DISORDERS.

CHECK MARFAN.ORG FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION IN THE SPRING

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