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. Parking is free at all events (validation may be required).
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.
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
Free valet parking (with validation) included.
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
Free valet parking (with validation) included.
Speakers:
Riana Giust, MS, CN, Integrative & Functional Medicine Nutritionist, Starkel Nutrition – Nourishing Resilience: How Nutrition Can Support Your MG Journey
Dr. Christyn Edmundson, Swedish Health Services – Treatment Options for MG
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 (registration opens at 8 a.m.)
Volunteer Lead: Meena Outlaw
Hosted in partnership with Houston Methodist.
Speakers:
The Houston Community Health Fair, held in partnership with Houston Methodist, features a half-day of speakers followed by time with vendors and exhibitors. Speakers begin at 9 a.m.
Sara Benitez, MD – Overview and clinical presentation and pathophysiology of Myasthenia Gravis
Jaya Trivedi, MD – Advances in the Treatments for Myasthenia Gravis
Fabiola Valenzuela, MD & Ashley Anderson, MD – Case Studies for MG Management – Outpatient and Inpatient
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
Speakers:
Dr. Erik Ortega, Barrow Neurological – Treatment Options for MG
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