• TMA Empowerment Clinic: From Diagnosis to Determined: Grace, Grit, and Getting Back Up

    Virtual Event
    Webinar

    Join TEDx speaker and founder of The disABLED Company™, Alicia Polak, for a powerful and uplifting Empowerment Clinic as she shares her personal journey with Inclusion Body Myositis. Through relatable stories, moments of levity, and lessons in self-advocacy, Alicia will explore how a mindset rooted in being Able, Authentic, and Adaptive can transform the experience...

  • TMA Kansas & Western Missouri Myositis Support Group Meeting

    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    Register Here Join the TMA Kansas & Western Missouri Myositis Support Group: A Community for Myositis Warriors The TMA Kansas & Western Missouri Myositis Support Group is a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis. Meeting 3-4 times per year, this group provides a supportive environment to connect, share experiences, and learn from others facing...

  • TMA Northern California, Oregon & Washington IBM Support Group Meeting

    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    Register here!   Join the TMA Northern California, Oregon & Washington IBM Support Group: Connect, Learn, and Find Support This group is a welcoming community for individuals living with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) in Northern California, Oregon & Washington, although all are welcome. Meeting every month on the third Friday at 5:00 PM PT, this group...

  • TMA MD, DE, DC, and Northern Virginia Myositis Support Group Meeting

    Virtual Event

    Register Here Join the TMA MD, DE, DC, and Northern Virginia Myositis Support Group: A Community for Myositis Warriors The TMA MD, DE, DC, and Northern Virginia Myositis Support Group is a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia regions. Meeting every two months on...

  • TMA Ask the Expert: Cell Therapy Edition

    Virtual Event
    Webinar

    TMA’s Ask the Expert webinar series gives members of the myositis community direct access to leading experts in the field. Each session features a trusted medical professional who answers your questions about specific types of myositis, treatment options, research developments, and disease management. August’s Ask the Expert webinar features Iazsmin Bauer Ventura, MD, a clinician...

  • TMA Northeast Texas Myositis Support Group Meeting

    TMA Northeast Texas Myositis Support Group Meeting
    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    Register Here Attend TMA Northeast Texas Myositis Support Group: Support for Those Living with Myositis and their Care Partners Living with myositis is easier with friends. TMA's support and affinity groups offer a community where you can connect with others who truly understand your unique circumstances. Share experiences, find helpful resources, and gain insights on...

  • TMA Georgia Myositis Support Group Meeting

    TMA Georgia Myositis Support Group
    Virtual Event
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    👉 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 Michigan IBM Support Group Meeting (in-person)

    Grandville Public Library 4055 Maple Street SW, Grandville, MI, United States
    Support or Affinity Group Meeting

    You're invited to connect with others living with Inclusion Body Myositis at our in-person TMA Michigan IBM Support Group meeting. Whether you're newly diagnosed, a long-time member, a caregiver, or simply interested in learning more—all are welcome. Come for support, conversation, and community.

  • TMA Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting

    Virtual Event

    It’s not unusual to feel isolated and alone with a disease that no one has ever heard of and doesn’t understand. Being part of a myositis support group is an important way to share these feelings with people who know exactly what you’re going through. Research shows that this sort of social connection can also...

  • Conference Orientation and Getting Acquainted

    MyoCon 2025 Virtual Sessions
    Virtual Event
    Conferences & Summits

    Never attended a TMA conference before or just want to connect with TMA staff, special guests and fellow attendees beforehand? Please join this orientation session that will help you get the most out of your MyoCon experience! This 30-minute session will be followed by an hour-long opportunity to get to know fellow conference attendees in...

  • Media Pitching 101: The Who/What/Where/When/Why of Landing TV, Radio & Print Interviews

    MyoCon 2025 Virtual Sessions
    Virtual Event
    Conferences & Summits

    Want to raise awareness for myositis or share your story with a wider audience? This session will walk you through the basics of media pitching—from identifying the right outlets and contacts to crafting compelling pitches that grab attention. You’ll learn what journalists look for in a story, how to shape your message for different audiences,...