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
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
Wilma Koopman, Nurse Practitioner, London Health Sciences Centre – Taking Care of Yourself with MG
Matilda Nowakowski, Ph.D., C.Psych., Ontario Structured Psychotherapy West Region
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
See where we have been!
THANK YOU TO OUR
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