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SUMMARY:TMA Georgia Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:👉 Register here \nTMA Georgia Myositis Support Group meets every fourth Saturday from 10:30–11:30 AM ET\, except December. \nPeer-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 inspiring hope while walking alongside one another with understanding and compassion. Support groups are also a wonderful place to exchange local resources\, practical tips\, and connections that make daily life a little easier. \n\nMeet Your Co-Leaders \n\nTerri Lockhart\, MD – A retired\, Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience. Diagnosed with inclusion body myositis in 2020\, she brings a unique perspective as both clinician and patient\, and is passionate about sharing knowledge with others.\nCynthia Marks\, EdD – A former school administrator of 23 years and a Doctor of Education graduate from National Louis University. Cynthia is the primary care partner to her husband Ricky\, who was diagnosed with inclusion body myositis in 2016. She looks forward to supporting other care partners in understanding their roles while also prioritizing self-care.\n\nWe’re deeply grateful to Dr. Lockhart and Dr. Marks for stepping up to serve fellow community members in Georgia with their time\, care\, and leadership. Dr. Lockhart will be the primary contact person for the group\, feel free to reach out to her directly at Lockhart@myositis.org.
URL:https://www.myositis.org/event/tma-georgia-myositis-support-group/2031-08-23/
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SUMMARY:TMA Arkansas Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the myositis community for the TMA Arkansas Support Group\, a welcoming space to connect\, share\, and learn together. \nWhen: Second Tuesday of every month\, 12:00-1:00 PM CT \nWhy attend: \n\nConnect with others who understand. Share experiences with people who truly know what life with myositis is like\, and leave feeling less alone.\nExchange practical tips. Learn how others manage daily life\, symptoms\, treatments\, and working with their care teams.\nStay informed. Hear about the latest myositis education\, research updates\, and TMA resources and programs.\nBuild a local support network. Meet other members in Arkansas and the surrounding region.\nSupport for caregivers and loved ones. Family members and care partners are welcome and encouraged to attend.\n\nAll are welcome. Come as you are\, listen\, share\, or just be present. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leaders\n \nMy name is Carol Chavez\, and I live in Huntsville\, Arkansas. I was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2016 after many years of doctors\, tests\, pills\, shots\, and infusions. I was forced to retire after 50 years as a hair stylist and beauty industry educator because of a fall caused by weak muscles. Finding The Myositis Association and its support groups has been life-changing for me. I finally discovered a community of people who truly understand our struggles\, celebrate our successes\, and share everyday tips that make life easier — from the best can openers for weak hands to lightweight rollators and new tools that help us stay independent. I’m excited to help start an Arkansas support group where we can learn from one another\, lift each other up\, and make sure no one in our state faces myositis alone. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with myositis for years\, you are welcome here\, and you belong with us. \n \nRobin Coggins was diagnosed with DM in May of 2022. Although her father had been diagnosed with IBM fifteen years earlier\, she was not aware of the additional types of myositis. Since diagnosis\, Robin has been honing her skills as an advocate attending multiple Rare Disease weeks on Capitol Hill and attending the MyoCon patient conferences as well as joining TMA to facilitate a new support group for Arkansas.
URL:https://www.myositis.org/event/tma-arkansas-myositis-support-group-meeting/2031-09-09/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Chavez":MAILTO:Chavez@myositis.org
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SUMMARY:TMA WomenWithIBM Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Created in 2020\, the mission of TMA WomenwithIBM Affinity Group is to improve the lives of women with inclusion body myositis through virtual connections and support that transcends geography. Meets on the third Tuesday of most months at 12 PM ET | 11 AM CT | 10 AM MT | 9 AM PT. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.myositis.org/event/tma-womenwithibm-affinity-group/2031-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Marx Erickson":MAILTO:WomenwithIBM@myositis.org
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThis group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4-2/2031-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://www.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4-2/2031-10-07/
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