{"id":18848,"date":"2020-09-25T12:48:26","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T19:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mr66givry2.onrocket.site\/?post_type=events&p=18848"},"modified":"2026-02-13T12:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T20:50:53","slug":"2020-virtual-mdf-annual-conference","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/myotonic.org\/fr\/events\/2020-virtual-mdf-annual-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Virtual MDF Annual Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Recorded conference sessions are now available on the\u00a0Digital Academy<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Thank You for Attending\u00a0the MDF 2020 Virtual Conference!<\/h2>\n

Thank you for making this incredible event possible! Nearly 700\u00a0Community Members tuned in from across\u00a0the world making this our largest conference yet!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We hope you were able to connect with our amazing community of professionals and families living with myotonic dystrophy. We would like thank all of our Speakers, Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Support Group Facilitators who were critical to putting on this spectacular event. Special thanks to our Gold Sponsors,\u00a0Avidity Biosciences<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Ionis Pharmaceuticals<\/a>, for partnering with us to help make this conference possible!<\/p>\n

Make sure to check out the quick links to myotonic dystrophy resources and upcoming events below.\u00a0Click here to download a copy of the 2020 MDF Virutal Conference Agenda!<\/a><\/p>\n

Congratulations to Dona McDonough on winning the Conference Scavenger Hunt!<\/strong>\u00a0We appreciate everyone who took the time to learn how to take advantage of all our conference websites\u00a0features.<\/p>\n

Thank you for attending! We can’t wait to see you next year!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Session Recordings Available Now<\/h2>\n

Session recordings from the MDF 2020 Virtual Conferenceare now available on the\u00a0MDF Digital Academy<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is the MDF Digital Academy?<\/strong>\u00a0Learn more about myotonic dystrophy with our extensive catalog of video resources. Watch previous conference sessions, webinars, and technical explanations on DM. Find hope and inspiration from community members sharing their stories and learn about the impact of MDF and our mission of Care and a Cure.\u00a0Click here to start exploring the MDF Digital Academy.<\/a><\/p>\n

Stay Connected with MDF Support Groups<\/h2>\n

We hope you were able to say hello to old friends and meet some new ones at the MDF 2020 Virtual Conference!<\/strong>\u00a0Stay connected with the MDF Community with our virtual support groups.\u00a0Click here to find a MDF support group!<\/a><\/p>\n

Our community is connecting people living with DM in more than 78 countries around the world. We\u2019re thrilled that so many of you have found each other through MDF and are building support groups. We would like to specially thank our Support Group Facilitators for donating their time and energy to create these support opportunities.<\/p>\n

Find Myotonic Dystrophy Resources<\/h2>\n

Did you find all the DM resources mentioned in this weekend’s presentations?<\/strong>\u00a0Medical professionals are often unfamiliar with myotonic dystrophy (DM) because they see these cases so infrequently. That\u2019s why we created informational toolkits and reference guides for clinicians treating people living with DM.\u00a0Find and download all the MDF Toolkits and Publications page.<\/a><\/p>\n

Not sure where to begin?<\/strong>\u00a0Learn about the different resources that have been created for people living with myotonic dystrophy.\u00a0Click here to watch a short presentation that introduces our different resources and support options.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Listen to the Community Favorites Playlist<\/h2>\n

The MDF Community knows how to get their groove on!\u00a0<\/strong>We had a lot of fun Saturday dancing the night away across 6 themed rooms: Country, Disco, 80’s, Rumba, Swing, and Community Favorites. Find some new musical gems to add to your next party playlist.\u00a0Click here for a list of submitted songs!<\/a>\u00a0Click here to listen to the MDF Community Favorites Playlist on Spotify.<\/a><\/p>\n

We Want to Hear from You<\/h2>\n

We want to hear about your experience at our first ever virtual conference!\u00a0<\/strong>Keep an eye out for an upcoming survey on the 2020 Virtual Conference. We hope to learn how we can improve the virtual experience, gather ideas for upcoming session topics, and keep your favorite parts front and center.<\/p>\n

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2020 Virtual Gala Registration is Open<\/h2>\n

We appreciate everyone who joined us in the Conference Challenge!\u00a0<\/strong>Looking to support MDF? Join us on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 5:30 PM Pacific \/ 8:30 PM Eastern.\u00a0Help us make our dreams come true & find a cure for myotonic dystrophy. Program to include voices from the myotonic dystrophy community, live auction, paddle raise, and raffle.\u00a0Click here to register!<\/a>\u00a0Can’t attend?<\/strong>\u00a0Click here to make a 100% tax-deductible donation!<\/a><\/p>\n

Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors<\/h2>\n

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