Curious about the latest resources, medical advances, and wellness options available to people living with myasthenia gravis? Join us at a Community Health Fair!
These free events can help you and your loved ones navigate MG. Hear from and talk with medical professionals, access educational and wellness resources, and meet others in the MG Community. Connect with each other, share stories and guidance, and learn more about managing this disease.
Each event includes educational presentations by MG experts, time to get to know others in the MG Community, and a chance to visit exhibitors.
Learn from experts about treatment options and strategies for managing MG, ask support group leaders your questions, connect with local businesses that specialize in patient and caregiver needs, and connect with others who know what you’re going through.
Your support network of family and friends is welcome, including children. Please register each attendee individually.
We look forward to seeing you at a fair in your area! 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
We are currently seeking a lead in the Chicago area. If you are interested in learning more about this important role, please email Tasha Duncan.
Other volunteer roles are available:
- Greeter: Welcome attendees and provide direction to the event spaces.
- Check-in Table: Check attendees in as they arrive at the event.
- MG Support Person: Talk to patients and caregivers who need guidance on their MG journeys.
- MG Experience Table: Help attendees understand what it’s like to experience different MG symptoms.
- 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.
Fill out our volunteer form if you would like to help!
Upcoming Health Fairs
San Francisco Bay Area
Location: Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel*
Address: 625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Date: February 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Volunteer Lead: Jessica Milanes
Speakers:
Sri Muppidi, MD, Stanford Health Care – Treatment Options for MG
Katherine Clifford, MD, Sutter Health – Taking Care of Yourself with MG
*Note: The location was changed from Foster City due to unforeseen circumstances at our original venue.
Raleigh
Location: Raleigh Marriott City Center
Address: 500 Fayetteville St. Raleigh, NC 27601
Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Volunteer Lead: Carrie Kennedy
Speakers:
James (Chip) F. Howard, Jr., MD, UNC School of Medicine – Treatment Options for MG
Jonathan Morena, DO, Duke University Hospital – Taking Care of Yourself with MG
Nashville
Location: Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Address: 623 Union St. Nashville, TN 37219
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Volunteer Lead: Jenny Clark
New York City
Location: New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
Address: 333 Adams St. Brooklyn, NY 11201
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Volunteer Lead: Priscilla Forrester
Tampa Bay Area
Location: Vinoy
Address: 501 5th Ave. NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Volunteer Lead: Kathi Timothy
Speakers:
Tuan Vu, MD, USF Health
Michael Rosario-Prieto, MD, BayCare
Orange County / Los Angeles
Location: Irvine Marriott
Address: 18000 Von Karman Ave. Irvine, CA 92612
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Volunteer Lead: Jessica Milanes
Denver
Location: Sheraton Denver Tech Center
Address: 7007 Clinton St. Greenwood Village, CO 80112
Date: June 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Volunteer Lead: Dave Gestner
Speakers:
Thomas Ragole, MD, University of Colorado Health
Toronto Metro Area / Waterloo
Location: Crowne Plaza Ontario Kitchner-Waterloo
Address: 105 Kin 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:
Carolina Barnett-Tapia, MD
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
Michael Hehir, MD, The University of Vermont Health Network
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
Kelly Gwathmey, MD, VCU Health
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: Joe Frisbie
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!
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
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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