We'll eat and socialize from noon until 1pm and then at 1pm, we will move into the private community room area where we will be able to welcome in anyone who wants to join us virtually on Zoom. Lunds and Byerly's has a wide variety of lunch options, including a soup and salad bar, hot...
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...
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...
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...
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’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...
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...
👉 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...
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.
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...
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...
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,...