Providing Education, Research, and Support to the Myositis Community
What is Myositis?
Myositis is a muscle-wasting disease that results in fatigue and reduced strength.
Visit the Myositis Library
Browse our library to find helpful discussions, presentations and research studies.
Get Involved
We always welcome new members to our community. Join by volunteering, fundraising, and more.
Find a Support Group
If you are a member of TMA and are looking to talk with others about your disease to gain a better understanding and prepare for the challenges ahead, you are encouraged to join the KIT support group network.
Find a Support GroupBob Goldberg Annual Conference Scholarship Fund
To enable those who could not otherwise afford to attend TMA’s Annual Patient Conference, a Bob Goldberg Annual Conference Scholarship Fund has been established to help support TMA’s Scholarship program. Donations to this fund will only be used to support the Scholarship program, which has now enabled nearly 100 people to attend TMA’s Annual Patient Conference. Your support of this program is much appreciated!
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Patient Stories
Each person's journey is unique, yet familiar. Listen to those living with myositis share their stories of persistence and hope.
John Mozer: Sporadic Inclusion-Body Myositis
Dale Scott: Polymyositis
Bill Simeral: Polymyositis
Michael Bradbury: Sporadic Inclusion-Body Myositis
Upcoming Events
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The 4th Annual Strike Out Myositis Event Friday, January 4, 2019 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
More information and invitations will be mailed out soon.
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Missouri/So. Illinois KIT Support Group Meeting Saturday, March 23, 2019 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The meetings will be held in the North Building and not in the hospital. Please enter from the Eastside, which…
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The 17th Annual Myositis Awareness Golf Outing and Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas C. Pedano Memorial Friday, June 14, 2019 | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Attire is Casual If you need more information or have any questions, please visit our contact page: https://events.handbid.com/auctions/17th-annual-myositis-awareness-event. Alternatively, please…
2018 Annual Patient Conference
Folks learned a lot at TMA’s 2018 Annual Patient Conference. For those who were unable to attend (and even those who did but want to revisit some of the sessions), here we provide materials from many of those presentations.
Community Forum
TMA offers its online Community Forum, which has multiple forums where you can post to reach other TMA members who have similar concerns as you. Try it today!
