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Five Podcast Episodes to Explore Now

Kate Stober | September 11, 2026
These podcast episodes, featuring members of the MGFA community, will inform, inspire, and support your understanding of the myasthenia gravis experience. Give them a listen today.
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Highlighting Our Loved Ones During National Family Caregiver Month
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Highlighting Our Loved Ones During National Family Caregiver Month

Kate Stober | November 3, 2025
Discover two powerful stories of love and perseverance.
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Our MG Story: Advice for Spouses and Caregivers
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Our MG Story: Advice for Spouses and Caregivers

Kate Stober | June 13, 2024
In this vlog, Cary asks her husband Zack some questions about his experience as an MG caregiver.
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Mistakes Caregivers Make and How to Avoid Them
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Mistakes Caregivers Make and How to Avoid Them

Toni Claire Gitles | November 2, 2023
Get started transforming the mistakes into your success strategies.
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Caregiving: The Struggle is Real
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Caregiving: The Struggle is Real

David Waters | June 8, 2023
Navigating the complex journey of caring for your spouse – and remembering to care for yourself.
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My Journey Living with Myasthenia Gravis: Gloria’s MG Story
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My Journey Living with Myasthenia Gravis: Gloria’s MG Story

Gloria G. | July 2, 2026
"Little by little, I learned to listen to myself, recognize my limits, and understand that asking for help is not a sign of weakness but an act of courage."
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How One Racing Fan Is Putting MG in the Spotlight
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How One Racing Fan Is Putting MG in the Spotlight

Kate Stober | June 16, 2026
As Gary adjusted to life with MG, he began looking for ways to combine his professional background in marketing with another lifelong passion: racing.
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Webinar Recap: Financial Assistance Resources for the Myasthenia Gravis Community
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Webinar Recap: Financial Assistance Resources for the Myasthenia Gravis Community

Kate Stober | March 24, 2026
Affording care for myasthenia gravis remains a challenge for many patients. Find practical guidance on navigating patient financial support programs.
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A New Era for the MG Patient Registry: Empowering Patients, Advancing Research
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A New Era for the MG Patient Registry: Empowering Patients, Advancing Research

Kate Stober | October 28, 2025
MGFA is proud to announce the next stage in the evolution of the MG Patient Registry: the Vitaccess Real MG Registry.
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Navigating College When You Live with Myasthenia Gravis
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Navigating College When You Live with Myasthenia Gravis

Kate Stober | September 25, 2025
How does MG change the college experience?
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Samantha Masterson

President & CEO

Samm brings more than two decades of nonprofit experience, serving in executive leadership roles for healthcare nonprofits such as March of Dimes, National Brain Tumor Society, and the American Liver Foundation. She has an extensive background in organizational management, strategic planning, board and volunteer development, and revenue generation that results in growth and impact. As MGFA’s senior executive, Samm is responsible for providing the vision and strategy to fulfill the work identified in the organization’s strategic plan, support the MGFA’s vision and mission, and ensure that both the operational and board structures support this work.