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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

Running the NYC Marathon for a World without Myasthenia Gravis
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Running the NYC Marathon for a World without Myasthenia Gravis

Kate Stober | October 17, 2023
MGFA sat down with MG patient Julie and her boyfriend, Zack, who is running the marathon for MG awareness, to talk about why supporting the MGFA matters to them both.
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My MG Story: Getting My Smile Back
Living with MG Stories

My MG Story: Getting My Smile Back

Hannah Ensor | October 10, 2023
As a new mom, Hannah Ensor faced challenging and confusing medical symptoms.
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Requesting Accommodations for Myasthenia Gravis at Work
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Requesting Accommodations for Myasthenia Gravis at Work

Kate Stober | September 29, 2023
Tips for ensuring you are seen, heard, and accommodated.
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Triumphant Summa Cum Laude
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Triumphant Summa Cum Laude

Tracy Marcynzsyn | September 14, 2023
What it’s like to go to college while battling myasthenia gravis
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I Want to Throw a Pity Party, But No One Will Come
Living with MG Stories

I Want to Throw a Pity Party, But No One Will Come

Kate Stober | September 6, 2023
Greg Josephs leans into a positive life to manage myasthenia gravis.
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This Isn’t My Story, But It Is My Life: My Father Has MG
Living with MG Stories

This Isn’t My Story, But It Is My Life: My Father Has MG

Lizeth V. | September 4, 2023
I was five years old, and I didn't understand what was going on. All I knew was that I was scared.
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A Tribute to Stan Way: A dedicated Volunteer Leader in the MG Community
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A Tribute to Stan Way: A dedicated Volunteer Leader in the MG Community

Kate Stober | August 23, 2023
Remembering a visionary educator, community builder, and champion of the internet’s power to create connections.
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Myasthenia Gravis Considerations in Dentistry
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Myasthenia Gravis Considerations in Dentistry

Kate Stober | August 22, 2023
On August 17, dentist and MG patient Dr. Gene Cassagrande led a Wellness Webinar focused on having a successful dentist visit when you have myasthenia gravis. Dr. Cassagrande practiced dentistry for 30 years before transitioning into a role as a medical device salesperson. With his deep knowledge of dentistry and his lived experience with MG, […]
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Targeting B cells may help people with MuSK Myasthenia Gravis
MG Research

Targeting B cells may help people with MuSK Myasthenia Gravis

Kate Stober | August 7, 2023
“For me, precision medicine has always been the holy grail of what we’re trying to achieve.” 
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Finding a Place to Stay When You Travel for Medical Care
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Finding a Place to Stay When You Travel for Medical Care

Jim Sliney | July 27, 2023
Options for discounted lodging for patients and their families.
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