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.
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.
Upcoming Health Fairs
*Recently, our event registration platform experienced technical difficulties. You can now register as normal for each event. If you have any trouble, please email us and we will assist.
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
Speakers:
Dr. Hans Katzberg, University of Toronto – Treatment Options for MG
Dr. Wilma Koopman, PhD, Nurse Practitioner and neuromuscular nurse educator / researcher – Taking Care of Yourself with MG
Matilda Nowakowski, Ph.D., C.Psych., Ontario Structured Psychotherapy West Region – Chronic Illness and Mental Health
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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