My Journey Living with Myasthenia Gravis: Gloria’s MG Story
"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."
Category: Living with MG Stories
Our MG Story: A Mission of Hope
A family's MG crisis inspires hope for others in Puerto Rico living with myasthenia gravis.
How One Racing Fan Is Putting MG in the Spotlight
As Gary adjusted to life with MG, he began looking for ways to combine his professional background in marketing with another lifelong passion: racing.
Miles for MG
Strange symptoms led to a myasthenia gravis diagnosis. Now Phillip is dedicating his upcoming marathon run to his wife - the strongest woman he knows.
The Strength Within: My Journey Through Pregnancy and Myasthenia Gravis
Two years ago, I shared my story to raise awareness. Today I am sharing a chapter that changed me forever.
My MG Story: Sethunya Maikano
I want people to know that those living with MG are not defined by the condition.
From Diagnosis to Remission: My MG Story
I woke up on my birthday – it was January 1993 – and I was seeing double.
Thao’s MG Story: Why I Walk for a World Without MG
Thao was healthy until May 2024, when she developed sudden-onset right-side ptosis. Supporting the MGFA's mission has helped her transform something incredibly challenging into something meaningful.
When Patients Become Partners in Research: Elizabeth’s Story
At just 12 years old, Elizabeth Madole is already helping shape the future of myasthenia gravis care. She lives with AChR antibody–positive generalized MG, a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and can affect breathing, swallowing, and mobility. From a young age, her symptoms were severe, including life-threatening episodes. She has experienced what many […]
Awareness Must Lead to Action: Tessa’s MG Story
I am Tessa Ladores, a Filipino and an Asian woman living with myasthenia gravis. I represent the courage and determination of countless warriors who continue to fight this invisible illness with faith and strength.
