Amy Kipnis with her family at Hill Day in 2019.
The Marfan Foundation
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Topics: Volunteer, Marfan Awareness, Hill Day, Education
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#VictoryToday
Dec 2, 2019 by The Marfan Foundation
On December 3, the entire world will be participating in Giving Tuesday. Many people with Marfan and related conditions are supporting The Marfan Foundation because of our impact on their lives. Liam, Peter, and Katie share how the Foundation is helping them achieve #VictoryToday.
Topics: Marfan Awareness, Marfan Community, Living Successfully, Education, giving tuesday
Working with Your School Nurse
Aug 24, 2019 by The Marfan Foundation
For parents of a child with a connective tissue condition, worrying is a daily habit. The beginning of a new school year is especially stressful. Not only do you and your family have to get back into the routine, but you and your child have to “break in” a new teacher and sometimes a new school and a new school nurse. You want to ensure that your child will be safe at school and empowered to achieve academically – and that the school can handle any potential emergency medical situation.
Topics: Medical Management, Education, school