Blog Category: Volunteer

Quality of Life, Volunteer October 13, 2016February 24, 2021

My Marfan Story: Selma Kerzman

Blake and I met in high school. When I went to his high school graduation, I met his mom and dad....

Community, Family Planning, Volunteer November 20, 2015February 24, 2021

Carolyn Fisher – My Marfan Story

“You are so lazy! Why don’t you get a life!” These words I heard belching from my...

Community, Volunteer November 20, 2015February 24, 2021

7 Simple Fundraising Tips You Can Use Today

“Where there is unity there is always victory.” –Publilius Syrus Our nationwide Walk...

Community, Diagnosis, Volunteer September 22, 2015February 24, 2021

From the Journal of Owen Gray: 2015 Annual Family Conference

Owen Gray, 14, was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome in the summer of 2014. He was excited about...

Awareness, Community, Volunteer June 16, 2015February 24, 2021

Expressing Gratitude

On May 17, 2015, Alix McLean Jennings, of Madison, NJ, led Team Cassie in the Superhero...

Awareness, Community, Volunteer November 11, 2014February 25, 2021

Adopt-A-School Victory Challenge Mini iPad Winner

This fall, we held the Adopt-A-School Victory Challenge to encourage parents, guardians,...

Community, Family Planning, Volunteer September 26, 2014February 25, 2021

Jennifer Lynch – My Marfan Story

My daughter, Emma, just started 6th grade - middle school in our district. Like a lot of parents...

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