Date: Monday, May 5, 2025 Location:Virtual (EASTERN TIME) Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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Join the TMA New Jersey Myositis Support Group: Connect, Learn, and Find Support

The TMA New Jersey Myositis Support Group provides a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals living with myositis. Meeting every other month at 6:30 PM ET, this group offers a chance to connect with others who understand the challenges of living with conditions like Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM), Polymyositis (PM), Dermatomyositis (DM), Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and more. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years, this group is a great place to share experiences, learn from others, and access helpful resources.

The support group is a place to reduce feelings of isolation, find strength through shared experiences, and gain insights into managing daily challenges. Together, we can build a community that understands and supports each other.

When?
The third Monday of every other month at:
6:30 PM ET

Where?
TMA New Jersey Myositis Support Group (virtual meeting details provided upon registration)


About the Leader: Colleen Layton

You may have seen Colleen Layton on TMA webinars or at our International Annual Patient Conference. A retired nurse who was diagnosed with necrotizing myopathy ten years ago, Colleen has been a dedicated volunteer for many years. Despite the challenges of her disease, she remains deeply involved in her passion for horse racing and is excited to share how she has adapted this hobby to her illness.

Colleen and her husband John have two sons and live in New Jersey. With her extensive background in healthcare and personal experience with myositis, Colleen brings both knowledge and compassion to her leadership of the New Jersey Myositis Support Group. She is thrilled to serve those living with myositis in her community and help others navigate their own journeys with strength and resilience.

Thank you, Colleen, for your ongoing commitment to supporting others living with myositis!