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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

Remembering Tom Larsen, the Incomparable “Rocket Man”
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Remembering Tom Larsen, the Incomparable “Rocket Man”

Kate Stober | February 13, 2024
In February the MGFA and the MG Community lost a dedicated volunteer and champion advocate of patients and caregivers. Friends and staff remember his legacy.
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Exercising When You Have Myasthenia Gravis

Nick Mo | February 12, 2024
Is it safe to exercise with myasthenia gravis?
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Does Madame Web Have Myasthenia Gravis?
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Does Madame Web Have Myasthenia Gravis?

Kate Stober | February 12, 2024
Get to know the main character of the newest Spiderman film
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What’s Your Antibody?
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What’s Your Antibody?

Kate Stober | December 14, 2023
Knowing your antibody status helps you manage your myasthenia gravis.
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You’ve Got a Friend in Me
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You’ve Got a Friend in Me

Kate Stober | November 21, 2023
How the MG Friends program makes a difference – for patients and volunteers.
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How to Keep Physical Fitness in Your Life, Despite the Challenges MG Brings
Living with MG Stories

How to Keep Physical Fitness in Your Life, Despite the Challenges MG Brings

Kate Stober | November 9, 2023
When bodybuilder Barry Stalker found out he had myasthenia gravis, his life did a 180. “I went from being able to squat 400 pounds to my wife having to help me off the sofa.” 
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Mistakes Caregivers Make and How to Avoid Them
Living with MG Stories

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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MGFA Invited to Participate in the INSPIRE Advisory Board and MSMilan Patient Community
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MGFA Invited to Participate in the INSPIRE Advisory Board and MSMilan Patient Community Day Conference

Mike Antonellis | October 30, 2023
Collaborating with others to drive increased awareness about rare disease around the world
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Corticosteroids: A Love/Hate Relationship
Living with MG Stories

Corticosteroids: A Love/Hate Relationship

Krystel El Koussa | October 26, 2023
You are not your weight.
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Learn about Medical Financial Assistance from the PAN Foundation
MGFA Programs

Learn about Medical Financial Assistance from the PAN Foundation

Kate Stober | October 19, 2023
Amy Niles of the PAN Foundation shares how the organization can help MG patients pay for out-of-pocket prescription medicine costs.
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