Take the myositis awareness message year-round with new TMA merchandise for you and your furry friends! Order deadline is May 8, 2026. Eight designs are available with multiple styles, colors, and sizes. Your order will ship directly to you at the end of May from Custom Ink. We'd love to be tagged on social media...
This group meets monthly on the fourth Thursday at 6:00 PM ET. For all myositis diagnoses. Register here Why Attend a TMA Support Group TMA support groups are a place to connect, be understood, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support, offering encouragement, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can...
Join us for a special edition of The Myositis Association’s (TMA) Meet & Greet Leadership Series. Hosted by TMA Executive Director Paula Eichenbrenner and featuring TMA Board Chair Rich DeAugustinis, this engaging event is designed to bring our community together in a spirit of connection. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with TMA leadership and...
👉 Register here TMA Georgia Myositis Support Group meets every fourth Saturday from 10:30–11:30 AM ET, except December. Peer-led support groups matter at every stage of the journey. Even if you’re currently thriving, your presence and story can bring hope and reassurance to others who may be facing challenges. At TMA, we pride ourselves on...
TMA is proud to host the Rainbow Affinity Group, a vital support community designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ individuals living with myositis. Founded in 2022, this group offers a unique space to connect with others who share both a myositis diagnosis and a commitment to fostering inclusivity and respect within healthcare and beyond. Register Here In...
The TMA Men Managing Myositis Affinity Group is a supportive space for men with any form of myositis to connect, share experiences, and find solidarity. Founded in 2022 and led by Eric Rocheleau, this group offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the challenges specific to men living with myositis. Each month,...
May is Myositis Awareness Month! It’s a time for the myositis community to raise our collective voices and let the world know what this rare disease is all about. It’s TMA’s mission to support those who live with myositis and their care partners by bringing awareness, sharing resources and education, sharing strategies for advocacy, and building...
Honey Dee - May is "Myositis Awareness" Month and I am here to help get the word out for all of those affected by this rare disease. Watch for merchandise available in the CartoonGems online store to show your support for those affected. During the month of May ALL proceeds from "Myositis Awareness" merchandise will...
Chip in for a great cause during Myositis Awareness Month at our TMA Open! Register Now! Support myositis research and patient well-being on Friday, May 1 at 9:00 AM (check-in 8:00 AM) at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Course in Front Royal, VA. Format: Captain’s Choice Price: Teams $500 | Individual $150 | Virtual golfers welcome!...
This group welcomes all Florida residents (and snowbirds) with myositis and their care partners to attend. This group meets four times a year in hybrid format (in-person and on zoom) every three months on the first Saturday from 11 AM-3 PM ET. Register Here TMA support groups are a place to connect, be understood, and...
Please note there will be no July meeting to allow our volunteers to celebrate the holiday with their families. Join the TMA Care Partner Affinity Group: A Space Just for You Being a care partner to someone with myositis can be emotionally and physically challenging. Whether it’s dealing with stress, anxiety, or the weight of...
TMA’s Worldwide Myositis Support by Diagnosis Group is open to all, especially those without an active support group in their local area. Formally known as Nationwide, this group has hosted international members since its inception in 2022. The meeting divides into breakout rooms by diagnosis, and the TMA Care Partner Affinity Group meets in its own...