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2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AWARDS
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Volunteers from coast to coast are the life-blood of The Marfan Foundation.
They work hard to advance our mission on the local level while dealing with all
that comes with Marfan syndrome and related disorders. Each year at the annual
conference, the Foundation recognizes members of our community and medical
professionals who have made significant volunteer contributions in the areas of
awareness, education, support, and fundraising.
BOARD MEMBER BERT MEDINA PRESENTED THE
AWARD TO DR. CONNOLLY IN RECOGNITION
OF HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AS A
CONSUMMATE CLINICAL CARDIOLOGIST AND
ADVOCATE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, AND
FOR BEING A LONG-TIME, VALUED ADVISOR
TO THE MARFAN FOUNDATION.
Antoine Marfan Award
Heidi Connolly, MD
Mayo Clinic
THIS AWARD IS PRESENTED TO PEOPLE WHO, LIKE CHERYLL GASNER, ARE LEADERS BOTH
NATIONALLY AND LOCALLY, DESPITE THE MEDICAL PROBLEMS THEY FACE DUE TO MARFAN
SYNDROME OR A RELATED DISORDER.
Cheryll Gasner Spirit of Service Award
The Kauffman Family
BOARD MEMBER MAYA BROWN-ZIMMERMAN, LEFT, PRESENTED THE AWARD TO HEATHER
BERGSTROM IN RECOGNITION OF HER OUTSTANDING EFFORTS TO CREATE CONNECTIONS FOR
THE MARFAN SYNDROME AND RELATED DISORDERS COMMUNITY.
Community Leadership Award
Heather Bergstrom
President, Minnesota Chapter
BOARD MEMBER CORY EAVES, RIGHT,
PRESENTED THE AWARD TO SCOTT AVITABLE
IN RECOGNITION OF HIS OUTSTANDING
DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE MARFAN
COMMUNITY.
Priscilla Ciccariello Award
Scott Avitabile