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Category: Our MG Voice Advocacy

MGFA Advocacy Update
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MGFA Advocacy Update

Meridith O’Connor | January 22, 2025
Learn more about Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill and hear the latest on our advocacy efforts.
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2024 Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill
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2024 Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill

Siobhain Carolan | March 15, 2024
Siobhain Carolan, who lives with congenital myasthenic syndrome, discusses her experiences advocating for those with rare diseases at 2024 Rare Disease Week on the Hill.
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Rare Disease Week: Highlighting Seronegative MG, a “Rare-of-the-Rare” Disease
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Rare Disease Week: Highlighting Seronegative MG, a “Rare-of-the-Rare” Disease

Kate Stober | March 2, 2023
The struggle seronegative myasthenia gravis patients face for diagnosis and treatment.
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How to Be an Advocate for Yourself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis
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How to Be an Advocate for Yourself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis

Laura Chandler | February 28, 2023
Rare Disease Day happens once a year, but you can bring awareness to myasthenia gravis any day of the week!
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When Every Day is Rare Disease Day
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When Every Day is Rare Disease Day

Meridith O’Connor | February 25, 2023
Illuminating the support rare disease patients need 365 days of the year.
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Rare Disease Week – Advocacy at Home and on the Hill
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Rare Disease Week – Advocacy at Home and on the Hill

Laura Chandler | February 23, 2023
Rare Disease Week starts on February 28. Learn how you can advocate for people with MG.
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Janet Myder Was the Epitome of Dedication to MG Advocacy
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Janet Myder Was the Epitome of Dedication to MG Advocacy

Mike Antonellis | April 25, 2022
Janet Myder was a Dedicated MG Volunteer.
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When Rare Disease Advocacy Is Personal
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When Rare Disease Advocacy Is Personal

Kate Stober | April 11, 2022
For Brenda Colmenares, an MG diagnosis set her on a path of rare disease advocacy and awareness.
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MG Patient Advocates Make Their Voices Heard During Rare Disease Week 2021
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MG Patient Advocates Make Their Voices Heard During Rare Disease Week 2021

Genna Mvalo | August 24, 2021
MG Advocates Describe Their Experiences During Rare Disease Week
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MGFA Partners with Rare Across America to Advocate for MG Patients
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MGFA Partners with Rare Across America to Advocate for MG Patients

Genna Mvalo | March 22, 2021
Volunteers Ensure Political Leaders Understand the Challenges of Rare Diseases like Myasthenia.
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