Hundreds of people came out to TY Park in Hollywood on Sunday morning for the Marfan Foundation’s Walk for Victory.
The event was hosted by Local 10 News Anchor Kristi Krueger.
About one in every 5,000 people have Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues that hold organs in place.
Some of those signs include long arms, legs and fingers, a curved spine and flexible joints.
Doctors who treat patients living with Marfan syndrome were also out in full force.
Local 10 News had a team out there walking to raise awareness and money, including President and CEO Bert Medina, who was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome when he was 22 years old.
Medina has been involved with the organization for 10 years now.
The 2025 Walk for Victory took place on Sunday in Hollywood.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Hundreds of people came out to TY Park in Hollywood on Sunday morning for the Marfan Foundation’s Walk for Victory.
The event was hosted by Local 10 News Anchor Kristi Krueger.
About one in every 5,000 people have Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues that hold organs in place.
Some of those signs include long arms, legs and fingers, a curved spine and flexible joints.
Doctors who treat patients living with Marfan syndrome were also out in full force.
Local 10 News had a team out there walking to raise awareness and money, including President and CEO Bert Medina, who was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome when he was 22 years old.
Medina has been involved with the organization for 10 years now.
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