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My MG Story: Victoria Discusses Life and Work with Myasthenia Gravis
Nine years ago, Victoria woke up with MG symptoms. She shares her experience with diagnosis and treatment in a small town.
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An Inspirational Myasthenia Hero for So Many in the MG Community
Lenora “Lynn” Waltz was an
amazing advocate for the myasthenia community, with an inspiring story that touched so many
people.
How to be Prepared for an MG Emergency
An MG patient offers pragmatic and truly critical advice about
preparing for an MG emergency BEFORE it happens.
Spreading MG Awareness, One Step at a Time By Advocating
Drea Carbone began her MG advocacy almost as soon as she was
diagnosed and she hasn’t slowed down since.
Two Myasthenia Patients Proudly Rolled Up Their Sleeves for COVID-19 Vaccination
MG patients and nurses share unique experiences contracting COVID-19
and obtaining the vaccine.
MG Superwoman, Taking It One Day at a Time
MG “Superwoman” Paula McGinnis steps up
to plan community events in Hawaii and Metropolis
Golfing for Good
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.
Resiliency and Hope: My MG Story
Rosemarie D’Alessandro overcame her myasthenia to
become an inspiring advocate for child safety after the murder of her
daughter.
MGFA Pilot Grant Awards Announced for 2020
MGFA is pleased to award research grants each year to help advance
the understanding of myasthenia gravis. Congratulations to the amazingly creative medical
professionals and researchers who earned the 2020 funding grants.
MGFA PILOT GRANT AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR 2020
Grant funding announced in myasthenia gravis research
Managing Life with Multiple Medical Conditions
Life with MG can be challenging; from managing symptoms to multiple
medications to worrying about potential worsening. However, we know that these challenges
are amplified further when people are managing other conditions in addition to their MG.
People with MG that have other medical conditions often require treatment by health care
providers who are not experts in MG.