"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."
Meet Trouble Nkhowani, who lives in Lusaka, Zambia, and proudly holds the title of our first MG Friend across the ocean. Trouble works tirelessly to ensure the MG community in his country receives the support they need. This is no small feat for a man balancing his own MG diagnosis, a full-time job, and his […]
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.
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.
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.