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Life throughout the pandemic has been an interval of twist, turns, ups and downs. We are grateful for our PMGA family that lifted each other up during one of the most difficult seasons of life. Knowing there would be brighter days ahead gave us the endurance to press on. We hope you will join us, because "Here Comes the Sun"! The PMGA Family Convention is truly a one-of-a-kind event you wont want to miss. Whether you are someone living with PMG, a family member or friend of someone diagnosed with PMG, a caretaker, medical professional or researcher, those of us at PMG Awareness Organization can guarantee that you will have an enriching and unforgettable experience at this convention. It is an event that will reinforce the understanding that we are all in this together and we should all consider ourselves as one family, always and forever!
Not only will this event be educational, but it will provide opportunities for connection. The goal of this event is to focus on the families and for those living with PMG to know they are not alone, and loved ones and caregivers to find support and encouragement to continue pushing forward. Everyone involved will have the opportunity to interact with others who know exactly what they are going through. All attendees will come away with a much greater appreciation for all involved and it will be nothing short of life changing!
We are very excited about the speakers that will be presenting throughout the weekend and we are certain that each one will touch your heart in some way. Thursday evening we will Meet and Greet during registration, Friday will be a day focusing on the well being of the family unit as a whole and Saturday will be geared towards the medical aspects of PMG and all of it's related parts. We will end the event with our celebratory dinner reception/party on Saturday evening with amazing food and entertainment! RSVP will be required for the dinner.
As requested by many who have attended conventions in the past, we will be providing times during the event for our heartwarming "Stories from the Heart". This is an opportunity for individuals/families to share their story, from diagnosis to present, with the group. Owning our own story, loving ourselves through the process and sharing how it has impacted our lives allows us to be vulnerable and can provide an overwhelming sense of relief. Many benefits come from admitting what we sometimes fear the most. Stories create community and enable us to see through the eyes of others. We hope that you will step out of your comfort zone and allow yourself to be seen and heard. You will be able to sign up to share your story during the registration process if you feel called to do so.
So, come and spend the weekend with us! PMGA's goal is to make this a very memorable event for everyone and we look forward to seeing each and every one of you! You won't be disappointed!
Find out What's Near the Hotel
***The tentative agenda and speaker lineup is a work in progress and will be updated periodically as the event gets closer and as we receive more confirmations. Please stay tuned!***
Event Information
When: July 7th-9th, 2022
Where:
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Cost:
Early Bird Pricing (present - April 23, 2022)
- Adult (18 and up) - $45.00
- Child (4-17) - $25.00
-Child (3 and younger) - $15.00
- PMG Affected Individual (any age) - FREE
Regular Pricing (April 24 - June 10, 2022)
- Adult (18 and up) - $60.00
- Child (4-17) - $40.00
- Child (3 and younger) - $30.00
- PMG Affected Individual (any age) - FREE
*Please note, all ticket sales are final and non-refundable