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Nicole’s MG Story: A Working Mom’s Journey with MG

Kate Stober | June 19, 2025
Out of nowhere, blurry and double vision struck. It was myasthenia gravis.
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Only 6 More Days Until the MGFA National Conference – and I Can Hardly Wait!
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Only 6 More Days Until the MGFA National Conference – and I Can Hardly Wait!

Nancy Law | April 6, 2021
MGFA Board Chair Nancy Law Talks about her National Conference Memories and the Importance of this Annual Global Event.
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MGFA Partners with Rare Across America to Advocate for MG Patients
Our MG Voice Advocacy

MGFA Partners with Rare Across America to Advocate for MG Patients

Genna Mvalo | March 22, 2021
Volunteers Ensure Political Leaders Understand the Challenges of Rare Diseases like Myasthenia.
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CARE-MG Registry Will Help Us Understand How COVID-19 Affects MG Patients
MG Research

CARE-MG Registry Will Help Us Understand How COVID-19 Affects MG Patients

Srikanth Muppidi, MD | March 16, 2021
Dr. Srikanth Muppidi Using CARE-MG to Understand how COVID-19 Impacts the MG Community
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An Inspirational Myasthenia Hero for So Many in the MG Community
Our MG Voice Advocacy

An Inspirational Myasthenia Hero for So Many in the MG Community

Michelle Baumgartner | March 8, 2021
Lenora “Lynn” Waltz was an amazing advocate for the myasthenia community, with an inspiring story that touched so many people.
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How to be Prepared for an MG Emergency

Rebecca Molitoris | February 26, 2021
An MG patient offers pragmatic and truly critical advice about preparing for an MG emergency BEFORE it happens.
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Spreading MG Awareness, One Step at a Time By Advocating
Our MG Voice Advocacy

Spreading MG Awareness, One Step at a Time By Advocating

Kate Stober | February 22, 2021
Drea Carbone began her MG advocacy almost as soon as she was diagnosed and she hasn’t slowed down since.
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Two Myasthenia Patients Proudly Rolled Up Their Sleeves for COVID-19 Vaccination
Living with MG Stories

Two Myasthenia Patients Proudly Rolled Up Their Sleeves for COVID-19 Vaccination

Kate Stober | February 15, 2021
MG patients and nurses share unique experiences contracting COVID-19 and obtaining the vaccine.
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MG Superwoman, Taking It One Day at a Time
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MG Superwoman, Taking It One Day at a Time

Kate Stober | February 5, 2021
MG “Superwoman” Paula McGinnis steps up to plan community events in Hawaii and Metropolis
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Golfing for Good
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Golfing for Good

Kate Stober | January 19, 2021
Jeff Abramson’s wife Patti had myasthenia, and when she left this world, Jeff planned a golf event in her honor. Little did he know how much he would impact the MG Community.
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Resiliency and Hope: My MG Story
Living with MG Stories

Resiliency and Hope: My MG Story

Kate Stober | December 23, 2020
Rosemarie D’Alessandro overcame her myasthenia to become an inspiring advocate for child safety after the murder of her daughter.
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