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Finding Strength in the Journey: Valerie’s Myasthenia Gravis Story

Valerie Schaffer | June 5, 2025
At first, Valerie drew inward when she was diagnosed with MG. Now, seven years later, she is ready to speak about her story to raise awareness and help others living with the disease find hope.
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LATEST FROM THE MGFA INSIDER BLOG

“Swimming Was Scary” – How Myasthenia Gravis Nearly Ended Everything for a Star Student-Athlete
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“Swimming Was Scary” – How Myasthenia Gravis Nearly Ended Everything for a Star Student-Athlete

Tia Chakrapani | May 31, 2025
High school swimmer Tia Chakrapani shares her myasthenia gravis story to help others understand: MG may be an invisible illness, but it is still very real.
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2025 National Patient Conference
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2025 National Patient Conference

Kate Stober | May 27, 2025
Watch sessions from the 2025 National Patient Conference, held March 31 - April 1 in Phoenix.
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Laughing Despite (and, Sometimes, Because of!) Myasthenia Gravis: An Interview with Jane Marla Robbins
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Laughing Despite (and, Sometimes, Because of!) Myasthenia Gravis: An Interview with Jane Marla Robbins

Kate Stober | April 25, 2025
An actor and author living with MG shares how humor helps her cope
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My MG Story: Danielle’s Journey with Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis
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My MG Story: Danielle’s Journey with Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis

Kate Stober | February 27, 2025
Danielle wants to share her treatment journey to help others understand the challenges of finding the right approach.
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Running for a World Without MG: Kristy’s Story
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Running for a World Without MG: Kristy’s Story

Kristy Edmonds | February 12, 2025
Kristy shares her MG story and why helping others living with the disease is important to her.
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MGFA Advocacy Update
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MGFA Advocacy Update

Meridith O’Connor | January 22, 2025
Learn more about Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill and hear the latest on our advocacy efforts.
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MGFA and Bionews Partner to Deliver Myasthenia Gravis News to Wider MG Community
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MGFA and Bionews Partner to Deliver Myasthenia Gravis News to Wider MG Community

Kate Stober | January 9, 2025
Myasthenia Gravis News, delivered by Bionews, is an online news source intended to provide the myasthenia gravis (MG) community with the most recent news and information about MG, as well as first-hand community perspectives from patient and caregiver columnists.
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We somehow always find a way to get back up: My MG story
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We somehow always find a way to get back up: My MG story

Rose Diop | January 3, 2025
Rose was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in the summer of 2022. Born in Senegal, she has lived in Canada for 20 years. She works as a project manager and a content creator in the personal beauty industry. She first noticed MG symptoms while applying her makeup one day. She started seeing double and noticed her […]
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A Mother’s Commitment
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A Mother’s Commitment

Kate Stober | December 12, 2024
"The driving force behind my commitment to the MGFA is to help people know about MG."
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