Events List
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Speaker Series: I Am Not My Illness: I Am My Purpose
Thursday, April 23, 2026Time: 1:00 PMDescription for Speaker Series: I Am Not My Illness: I Am My Purpose
Living with GBS, CIDP, or MMN can bring physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that affect every part of life. In this meaningful webinar, Psychologist Paola Gamboa, shares a message of hope and healing through the lens of Logotherapy, a meaning-centered approach that helps individuals find purpose even in the midst of suffering, uncertainty, and loss.
Drawing from her personal experience after the loss of her son, Sebastián, Paola reflects on how meaning can support the recovery journey and reminds us that illness may shape part of a person’s experience, but it does not define who they are. She explores the teachings of Viktor Frankl, including the three types of values—creative, experiential, and attitudinal—and five pathways to meaning: self-knowledge, uniqueness, the capacity to choose, self-transcendence, and gratitude.
Participants will leave with practical reflections and tools to support everyday coping, including focusing on the present moment, reframing difficult questions from “why” to “what for,” and using journaling to reconnect with intention, purpose, and hope along the path to recovery.
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2026 Late April Los Angeles, CA VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting 4:00 pm (PST)
Thursday, April 23, 2026Time: 4:00 PM -
2026 April Chicago, IL VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting 7:00 pm (CST)
Thursday, April 23, 2026Time: 7:00 PM -
2026 April Northern NJ/NY VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting 7:00 pm (EST)
Thursday, April 23, 2026Time: 7:00 PM -
2026 April San Diego, CA VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting 1:00 pm (PST)
Friday, April 24, 2026Time: 1:00 PM -
Denver, CO Walk & Roll
Sunday, April 26, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Denver, CO Walk & Roll
Join us at the Denver Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 3/30/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM MST
Ends at: 12:00 PM MST
Sloan’s Lake Park
4507 West 17th Avenue
Denver, CO 80212 USA
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Conectemos LATAM
Thursday, April 30, 2026Time: 9:00 PMDescription for Conectemos LATAM
Tenemos una noticia muy emocionante para compartir contigo. Por primera vez lanzamos Conectemos LATAM, un espacio creado especialmente para nuestra comunidad en Español para unirnos, conversar, aprender y fortalecer los lazos que nos conectan. En este primer encuentro queremos compartir contigo iniciativas, noticias y próximos eventos que la fundación está organizando para nuestra comunidad. También queremos escucharte, conocer tus ideas y explorar juntos nuevas formas de involucrarnos para crear conciencia sobre estas enfermedades en Latinoamérica. Sabemos el valor que tiene sentirse acompañado, escuchar otras historias y compartir experiencias con personas que realmente entienden el camino recorrido. Por eso, este encuentro nace con mucha ilusión y con el deseo de construir algo significativo juntos. Te invitamos a ser parte de este primer encuentro y a acompañarnos en el inicio de una comunidad pensada para ti.
Conectemos LATAM Fecha: Abril 30 Hora: 7:00 p.m. Modalidad: Virtual / Zoom Será un gusto contar contigo en este espacio tan especial.
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2026 Early May Los Angeles, CA VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting 4:00 pm (PST)
Friday, May 1, 2026Time: 4:00 PMDescription for 2026 Early May Los Angeles, CA VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting 4:00 pm (PST)
GBS|CIDP Awareness Month Patient Panel Discussion
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2026 May Conway, SC In-person Chapter Meeting 2:30 pm
Saturday, May 2, 2026Time: 2:30 PMDescription for 2026 May Conway, SC In-person Chapter Meeting 2:30 pm
In-person Group Discussion
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Young Adult Hangout – 3pm ET US
Wednesday, May 6, 2026Time: 3:00 PM -
New York Chapter Meeting and Walk & Roll
Saturday, May 9, 2026Time: 10:00 AMDescription for New York Chapter Meeting and Walk & Roll
Join us for the New York In-person Chapter Meeting and Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At both events, you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 3/9/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Registration for events starts at: 10:00 AM EST
Chapter Meeting begins at: 10:45 AM EST
Walk & Roll begins (approximately) at: 11:45 am EST
Ends at: 1:00 PM EST
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Location
Battery Park City
6 River Terrace
New York, NY 10282 USA
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Philadelphia Community Day
Saturday, May 9, 2026Time: 10:00 AM –to 3:00 PMDescription for Philadelphia Community Day
The GBS|CIDP Foundation International’s Community Days are an all-inclusive day, that offers an opportunity for anyone living with Guillain-Barre’ syndrome (GBS), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) and related conditions, or their care partners, to connect with highly knowledgeable healthcare professionals, fellow patients and educational resources.
These one-day events can offer the vital connections and support you are seeking, in your healthcare journey with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy and related conditions. Topics such as Research & Clinical Trials and Resources such as Adaptive Devices, Health Insurance Counseling and Financial Assistance will be addressed.
Community Days are designed to empower patients and health care providers with the latest knowledge and resources on managing GBS|CIDP and related conditions, and they work to make sure that everyone receives the high-quality care and access to information that they deserve.
Date: May 9th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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2026 May Phoenix, AZ VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting 11:00 am (MST)
Saturday, May 16, 2026Time: 10:00 AMDescription for 2026 May Phoenix, AZ VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting 11:00 am (MST)
Group Discussion
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Parent to Parent Coffee Chat – 1pm ET US
Wednesday, May 20, 2026Time: 1:00 PM -
2026 Late May Los Angeles, CA VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting 4:00 pm (PST)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026Time: 4:00 PMDescription for 2026 Late May Los Angeles, CA VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting 4:00 pm (PST)
Group Discussion
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2026 June Tampa Bay Area VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, June 2, 2026Time: 12:30 PMDescription for 2026 June Tampa Bay Area VIRTUAL Chapter Meeting
Vacationing with Chronic Illness
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Philadelphia, PA Walk & Roll
Saturday, June 6, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Philadelphia, PA Walk & Roll
Join us at the Philadelphia Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 4/6/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM EST
Ends at: 12:00 PM EST
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Location
Wilson Farm Park
500 Lee Rd.
Wayne, PA 19087 USA
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New Jersey Walk & Roll
Sunday, June 14, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for New Jersey Walk & Roll
Join us at the New Jersey Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 4/14/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM EST
Ends at: 12:00 PM EST
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Location
Harry Dunham Park
Liberty Corner Road
Bernards Township, NJ 07920 USA
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Men’s Coffee Chat
Wednesday, June 17, 2026Time: 1:00 PM –to 2:00 PM -
Houston, TX Walk & Roll
Saturday, June 27, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Houston, TX Walk & Roll
Join us at the Houston Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 4/27/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Starts at: 8:30 AM CST
Ends at: 10:00 AM CST
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Location
Memorial City Mall
303 Memorial City Way
Houston, TX 77024 USA
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Chicago, IL Walk & Roll
Saturday, July 11, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Chicago, IL Walk & Roll
Join us at the Chicago Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 5/11/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM CST
Ends at: 12:00 PM CST
Horner Park
2741 West Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618 USA
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North Platte, NE Walk & Roll
Sunday, July 19, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for North Platte, NE Walk & Roll
Join us at the North Platte Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 5/19/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM EST
Ends at: 12:00 PM EST
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Location
Cody Park
1402 N Jeffers St.
North Platte, NE 69101 USA
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Twin Cities, MN Walk & Roll
Sunday, July 26, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Twin Cities, MN Walk & Roll
Join us at the Twin Cities Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 5/26/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Starts at: 10:00 AM CST
Ends at: 1:00 PM CST
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Location
Battle Creek Regional Park – Pavilion Area
2300 Upper Afton Road
Maplewood, MN 55119 USA
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Des Moines, IA Walk & Roll
Saturday, August 1, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Des Moines, IA Walk & Roll
Join us at the Des Moines Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 6/1/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM EST
Ends at: 12:00 PM EST
Location
Terra Park
6400 Pioneer Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131 USA
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Portland, OR Walk & Roll
Saturday, August 22, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Portland, OR Walk & Roll
Join us at the Portland Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 6/22/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM PST
Ends at: 12:00 PM PST
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Location
Tualatin Community Park
8515 Southwest Tualatin Road
Tualatin, OR 97062 USA
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Kansas City, MO Walk & Roll
Saturday, August 22, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Kansas City, MO Walk & Roll
Join us at the Kansas City Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 7/5/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM CST
Ends at: 12:00 PM CST
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Location
Loose Park
5200 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64112 USA
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Pittsburgh, PA Walk & Roll
Saturday, September 19, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Pittsburgh, PA Walk & Roll
Join us at the Pittsburgh Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 7/19/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM EST
Ends at: 12:00 PM EST
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Location
Shelter 39 – Harbor
1621 Maple Springs Drive
South Park Township, PA 15129 USA
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Detroit, MI Walk & Roll
Saturday, September 19, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Detroit, MI Walk & Roll
Join us at the Detroit Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 7/19/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM EST
Ends at: 1:00 PM EST
Location
Lower Huron Metropark
40151 East Huron River Dr.
Belleville, MI 48111 USA
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San Francisco, CA Walk & Roll
Saturday, September 26, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for San Francisco, CA Walk & Roll
Join us at the San Francisco Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 7/26/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM PST
Ends at: 12:00 PM PST
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Location
Coyote Point Park
1701 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401 USA
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Mobile, AL/Gulf Coast Walk & Roll
Saturday, October 3, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Mobile, AL/Gulf Coast Walk & Roll
Join us at the Mobile/Gulf Coast Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 8/3/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM CST
Ends at: 12:00 PM CST
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Location
Coastal Cafe and Park
11101 County Rd. 64
Daphne, AL 36526 USA
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Washington, DC Walk & Roll
Sunday, October 4, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Washington, DC Walk & Roll
Join us at the Washington DC Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 8/4/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM EST
Ends at: 12:00 PM EST
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Location
Clemyjontri Park
6317 Virginia 193
McLean, VA 22101 USA
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Los Angeles, CA Walk & Roll
Saturday, October 10, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Los Angeles, CA Walk & Roll
Join us at the Los Angeles Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 8/10/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM PST
Ends at: 1:00 PM PST
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Location
Verdugo Park
1621 Canada Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91206 USA
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Phoenix, AZ Walk & Roll
Saturday, October 17, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Phoenix, AZ Walk & Roll
Join us at the Phoenix Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 8/17/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM PST
Ends at: 12:00 PM PST
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Location
Rio Vista Community Park
8866 West Thunderbird Road
Peoria, AZ 85381 USA
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Atlanta, Georgia Walk & Roll
Saturday, October 17, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Atlanta, Georgia Walk & Roll
Join us at the Inaugural Atlanta Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 8/17/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
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Durham, NC Walk and Roll
Saturday, October 24, 2026Time: 9:00 AMDescription for Durham, NC Walk and Roll
Join us at the Durham Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun!
At the Walk you’ll be able to explore the Foundation’s resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Register by 8/24/26 to earn a FREE T-SHIRT (available for pickup when you check-in at the event)
Date
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Starts at: 9:00 AM EST
Ends at: 12:00 PM EST
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Location
Duke University
East Campus South of Jack Katz Stadium
For Parking – 705 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27705 USA
