ADVISORY, Dec. 24, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What: The Marfan Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization in the world dedicated to education, patient support, and research that creates a brighter future for everyone affected by Marfan syndrome and related disorders, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.
In honor of the occasion, Ben Weisman, a member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors , will ring the Closing Bell.
Where: Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43 rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio
When: Monday, December 28 th , 2015 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
The Marfan Foundation Media Contact: Eileen Masciale 561-670-2323 (office) 631-838-6748 (cell) emasciale@marfan.org
Nasdaq MarketSite: Emily Pan (646) 441-5120 emily.pan@nasdaq.com
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About The Marfan Foundation: Before our founding in 1981, Marfan syndrome was largely unknown or misunderstood, but our tireless efforts have led to many life-changing advances in our fight for victory over Marfan syndrome and related disorders. We tirelessly advance the research for treatments that save lives and dramatically enhance quality of life for affected people. We provide a supportive community for everyone affected by Marfan syndrome and related disorders. We always have the latest and most accurate information, and we educate everyone—from patients and families to medical professionals and the general public—about Marfan syndrome and related disorders. Click on the links to learn more about us and our life-saving work.
About Nasdaq: Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ ) is a leading provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services across six continents. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 70 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to more than 3,600 listed companies with a market value of approximately $8.8 trillion and more than 10,000 corporate clients. To learn more, visit: nasdaq.com/ambition or business.nasdaq.com .
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