Cabo Verdean American Medical Society

Cabo Verdean Diaspora Health Summit in Brazil
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-19
Dates: Friday, January 16, 2026 – Monday, January 19, 2026
Location: Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Objective:

To bring together the CVAMS Brazilian Chapters and members of the Cabo Verdean diaspora for an energizing long weekend of health discussions, cultural connection, and community building. This summit offers a unique opportunity to meet, collaborate, and celebrate our shared heritage in one of Brazil’s most vibrant cities.

Event Agenda – Coming Soon

You’ll receive the Hotel Reservation Link once Registered!

If you have any questions or need clarification, please feel free to contact me (Samora) directly at Samora.Lopes@cvams.

2026 One World, One Heart: A Benefit to End Rheumatic Heart Disease in Cape Verde
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Santiago)
Join us for a warm and cozy winter evening dedicated to healing hearts and protecting young lives in Cape Verde, featuring Matthew Slater of the New England Patriots.

Join us for a reception style event, hear stories from the frontlines and hear from MGB clinicians on the importance of this effort.
Thank you to Shahrzad and Matthew Slater for hosting this event, and thank you to IRA Motor Group for generously donating the event space.
Please RSVP by January 14th.
Event Details:
Date and Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026 – 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Mercedes-Benz of Westwood, 425 Providence Hwy, Westwood, MA 02090
Sponsors:
The Slater Family Foundation
IRA Motor Group

2026 One World, One Heart: A Benefit to End Rheumatic Heart Disease in Cape Verde - Campaign
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a warm and cozy winter evening dedicated to healing hearts and protecting young lives in Cape Verde, featuring Matthew Slater of the New England Patriots.

Join us for a reception style event, hear stories from the frontlines and hear from MGB clinicians on the importance of this effort.
Thank you to Shahrzad and Matthew Slater for hosting this event, and thank you to IRA Motor Group for generously donating the event space.
Please RSVP by January 14th.
Event Details:
Date and Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026 – 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Mercedes-Benz of Westwood, 425 Providence Hwy, Westwood, MA 02090
https://because.massgeneral.org/event/2026-one-world-one-heart-a-benefit-to-end-rheumatic-heart-disease-in-cape-verde/e753936

CVAMS Brunch for a Cause
2026-07-05 11:00 - 14:00 | 10 Rocks Tapas Bar and Restuarant, 1091 Main St., Pawtucket, RI, 02860

CVAMS Annual Conference "Morabeza in Action: Bridging Medicine and Community"
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-26 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Klarman Building, 111 Francis St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

CVAMS 6th Annual Gala: "Morabeza in Action"
2026-09-26 18:00 - 23:59 | Marriott Boston Quincy
This year’s Gala will follow our annual conference guided by the theme “Morabeza in Action: Bridging Medicine and Community” and will take place on Saturday, September 26, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Marriott Boston Quincy. This celebratory evening will include dinner, live entertainment from internationally renowned Cabo Verdean artists, a silent auction, and special surprises as we gather to celebrate CVAMS’s mission and impact.
Early bird pricing ends August 15th!
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