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Stories of Inspiration from the Myotonic Dystrophy Community – 2022 MDF Annual Conference

Published: October 7, 2022

Presented on September 10, 2022.

A celebration of the DM community, including the 4th Annual Kayla Vittek Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Advocate presented by Lisa Harvey-Duren, as well as the celebration of the Above and Beyond Award and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients.

MDF is thrilled to congratulate and honor our three award winners for their uncontested commitment and service to the myotonic dystrophy community:

  • Emily Jones
    4th Annual Kayla Vittek Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Advocate, presented by Lisa Harvey-Duren
  • Luke Bolt
    Above & Beyond Award, presented by MDF’s CEO, Tanya Stevenson, EdD, MPH
  • Tetsuo “Tee” Ashizawa, MD
    Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Larry Lord & Darren Monckton, PhD

Click here to learn more about the 2022 MDF Annual Conference.

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