Community Health Fairs

MGFA Community Health Fairs

Curious about the latest resources, medical advances, and wellness options available to people living with myasthenia gravis? Join us at a free MGFA Community Health Fair, now in our fourth year!

  • Hear from and talk with medical professionals
  • Access educational and wellness resources
  • Learn more about managing myasthenia gravis
  • Meet others in the MG Community
  • Connect with each other, share stories and guidance
  • Free to attend

Each event includes educational presentations by MG experts, time to get to know others in the MG Community, and a chance to visit exhibitors.

If you have questions, feel free to contact the volunteer leads for each event or email Tasha Duncan.  

Become a Vendor

Share your services, resources, or product at the MGFA Community Health Fair. To learn more about opportunities, fill out the form below or email Tasha Duncan. 

Become A Vendor   

Volunteer for a Fair in Your Area

  • Greeter: Welcome attendees and provide direction to the event spaces.
  • Check-in Table: Check attendees in as they arrive at the event.
  • MG Experience Table: Help attendees understand what it’s like to experience different MG symptoms.
  • MG Support Person: Talk to patients and caregivers who need guidance on their MG journeys.
  • MGFA Tables: Share program information with attendees and help collect stories and photos.
  • Set up / Take down: Help staff set up and/or clean up post-event.

 Sign Up to Volunteer at a Fair


Upcoming Health Fairs

Toronto

Toronto Metro Area / Waterloo

Location: Crowne Plaza Ontario Kitchner-Waterloo 
Address: 105 King St., East Kitchener, ON, N2G 2K8, Canada 
Date: August 23, 2025 
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
Volunteer Lead: Melissa Kennedy

Hosted in partnership with the Myasthenia Gravis Society of Canada

Speaker:
Carolina Barnett-Tapia, MD

Register   

Boston

Boston

Location: Boston Marriott Newton 
Address: 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA 02459 
Date: September 6, 2025 
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
Volunteer Lead: Siobhain Carolan 

Speakers:
Amanda Guidon, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital – Treatment Options for MG
Michael Hehir, MD, The University of Vermont Health Network – Taking Care of Yourself with MG

Register   

DMV

DMV

Location: Washington Marriott at Metro Center
Date: September 13, 2025
Address: 775 12th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
Volunteer Lead: Priscilla Forrester 

Speakers:
Joseph Choi, MD, Inova – Treatment Options for MG
Kelly Gwathmey, MD, VCU Health – Taking Care of Yourself with MG

Register  

Seattle

Seattle

Location: W Bellevue 
Address: 10455 NE 5th Place, Bellevue, WA 98004 
Date: September 13, 2025 
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
Volunteer Lead: Zach McCallum

Speaker: Christyn Edmundson, MD, Swedith Health Services

Register   

Chicago

Chicago

Location: Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge 
Address: 1200 Burr Ridge Pkwy, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 
Date: September 20, 2025 
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
Volunteer Lead: Contact Tasha Duncan if you’re interested!

Speakers:
Danielle Mitchel, MD, NorthShore – Treatment Options for MG
Carlos Lara, MD, University of Chicago Medicine – Taking Care of Yourself with MG

Register   

Houston

Houston

Location: Houston Methodist Research Institute 
Address: 6670 Bertner Ave., Houston, TX 77030 
Date: October 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
Volunteer Lead: Meena Outlaw 

Hosted in partnership with Houston Methodist. Full program information will be available soon!

Register   

Phoenix

Location: Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
Address: 100 N 1st St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 
Date: December 6, 2025 
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
Volunteer Lead: Joan Monroe 

Register   

Priscilla Forrester, MGFA Ambassador for Community Health Fairs, shares why you should consider attending a fair in your area.

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