The Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation (AA&MDSIF)
2008 Patient & Family Conference is now open for registration. You can register
online or using a
downloadable form (PDF file, 288K).
Registration is free for those who register by Wednesday July 2, 2008, and book their rooms directly through the hotel. Conference meals are included in registration. When making hotel reservations, mention that you are attending the AA&MDSIF conference.
Featured speakers and the daily schedule can be viewed on the AA&MDSIF
Conference Agenda page.
In addition to general sessions, breakout sessions, and workshops, this year there will also be
- "For Kids Only" - a children’s workshop for pediatric patients, their siblings, and children of patients.
- A celebration of the AA&MDS Foundation's 25th anniversary.
- Capitol Hill Advocacy Day, when we'll meet with our representatives.
Marrowforums will be there too!
We encourage all patients to attend this year's conference with their family members, listen to experts, ask questions, learn all you can, and meet other patients who share your concerns.
Conference dates:
Sat July 26, 2008: Nurses Conference
Sun July 27, 2008: Patient & Family Conference
Mon July 28, 2008: Patient & Family Conference
Tue July 29, 2008: Patient & Family Conference
Wed July 30, 2008: Capitol Hill Advocacy Day
Location:
Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-920-3230
Fax: 703-271-5212
Google map
We'll post additional information as it becomes available, but register now while it's free!