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Spring 2017
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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.