August 2026

LDS Connect

Please Note: Due to our scheduling conflicts with our Conference in Atlanta, this group will meet on Thursday July 3, 2025 at 7pm EST. (instead of Thursday July 10, 2025) If you have been diagnosed with LDS, this group is specifically for you! This is an opportunity to meet others with LDS and talk about […]

13 Aug

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Newly Diagnosed & Those Seeking Diagnosis

Are you or a loved one recently diagnosed with Marfan syndrome or a related condition? Are you or a loved one seeking diagnosis? If you would like to connect with others who are just starting out on this medical journey, this group is for you.

17 Aug

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Virtual

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Teen Talk

This is a teen group for teens ages 13-18 with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a related condition. Teens are invited to register to join in for a talk with other teens they can relate to.

17 Aug

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoom

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Kids Club

Join us for the Kids Club, a virtual social group for children ages 9-12 with Marfan syndrome, VEDS, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and related genetic aortic and vascular conditions to increase opportunities for social interaction and connection with others who have a similar diagnosis.

18 Aug

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Virtual

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Support for Parents/Guardians of Children w/Marfan, LDS, related conditions

Are you are a parent or guardian of a child with Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome or a related connective tissue condition? Is your child 18 years old and younger? If so, we invite you to join other parents to discuss the challenges of raising a child with one of these conditions. This group meets on […]

19 Aug

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Zoom

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Conexiones: Estamos juntos (impartido en español)

Are you diagnosed with Marfan syndrome or a related disorder? Are you between 30 and 50 years old? Would you like to connect with others living with Marfan syndrome and related disorders for support and to share resources and information? If so, this group is for you.

19 Aug

7:30 pm

Virtual

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Marfan Connect (50+) Support

Are you diagnosed with Marfan syndrome or a related condition? Are you 50 years old or older? Would you like to connect with others in your age group? If so, this group is for you.

21 Aug

3:00 pm

Virtual

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LDS Connect International

Please Note: Due to Memorial Day (US), this group will meet on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2 pm EST. (instead of Monday, May 25, 2026) The LDS International Connect is a support group for any person living with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, as well as parents and caregivers of people with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome. This group is […]

24 Aug

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Zoom

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VEDS Partners and Spouses

This group is for partners, spouses, and significant others of individuals diagnosed with VEDS to talk about their experience with others with similar experiences.

25 Aug

6:00 pm

Virtual

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Support for Young Adults with Marfan, VEDS, LDS and related conditions

Have you been diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, VEDS, Loeys-Dietz syndrome or another related condition? Are you between the ages of 18 and 30? Would you like to connect with others in your age group? If so, this support group is for you. This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 8 pm EST.

25 Aug

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Zoom

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VEDS Parents (Under 18)

If you are a parent of a child with VEDS, we invite you to join other parents to discuss the challenges of raising a child with this condition. This group will be hosted by Jan Lynch, RN, director of The Marfan Foundation’s Help & Resource Center, and Abby DeLong, VEDS parent and patient advocate.

26 Aug

8:00 pm

Virtual

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The Northern Illinois Chapter Potluck Picnic

Please join the Northern Illinois Chapter of the Marfan Foundation for a potluck picnic and fun outdoor activities for the whole family! On GPS, enter 26401 Grande Park Blvd (IP Code 60585), the clubhouse/pool to the east of the park. Enter the large parking lot marked with the Community Park sign and go to the […]

29 Aug

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Community Park Pavilion

26401 Grande Park Blvd, Plainfield, IL 60585

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August 2026