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Register Here Join TMA's Flying Solo Affinity Group: Support for Those Living with Myositis Without a Live-In Care Partner The TMA Flying Solo Affinity Group is a dedicated space for individuals diagnosed with myositis who do not have a live-in care partner. Whether you live alone, are married but your spouse is unable to provide...
Registration Required Join TMA’s Women of Color Affinity Group: Empowerment Through Support & Advocacy Founded in 2019 by Holly Jones and Kaniah Gunter, TMA’s Women of Color (WOC) Affinity Group is a vibrant support and advocacy community dedicated to uplifting women of color living with myositis. Through the powerful 3E’s—Encouragement, Education, and Empowerment—our mission is to...
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...
Join TMA Worldwide Myositis Support Group: Peer Support to Help You Thrive Register for TMA Worldwide In honor of the international members who have consistently attended our TMA Nationwide myositis support group since its inception in 2022, we have updated the name to more realistically represent the population it serves. TMA Worldwide will continue the...
Welcome to Meditation Mondays – A Space for Mindfulness & Healing (a pilot) When: Every Monday (except holidays), 12pm ET |11am CT | 10am MT | 9am PTWho’s it for: People living with myositis and their care partnersWhat we’ll do: We’ll come together for a guided meditation session that includes brief exercises, followed by reflections....
Register Here Join the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect, Share, and Find Support The TMA Minnesota Myositis Support 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...
Register Here Join TMA Myositis Africa Support Group: Connecting and Empowering the Global Community TMA is excited to introduce the TMA Myositis Africa Support Group, a virtual support network dedicated to individuals living with myositis in Africa and beyond. Founded in 2024 with the help of the TMA Women of Color Affinity Group, this monthly...
TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group has reactivated and meets on the second Saturday of each month at noon Mountain Time! Meet Jim Milani, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for Myositis...
Registration Required Join the TMA Military Veterans with Myositis Affinity Group! Founded in 2022, the TMA Military Veterans with Myositis Affinity Group is a dedicated space for veterans living with myositis to find support, share experiences, and engage in advocacy efforts. This group is particularly focused on working towards making Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) a...
Register Now! Join us for a special MyoCon 2025 edition of TMA’s Meet & Greet Leadership Series! Connect with TMA leadership and special guests as we dive into all things MyoCon—from exciting sessions and speakers to travel tips and ways to make the most of your conference experience. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a...
Register Today Join the TMA Missouri & Illinois Myositis Support Group: A Community for Myositis Warriors The TMA Missouri & Illinois Myositis Support Group is a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis. Meeting every three months on the third Thursday at 6:30 PM CT, this group provides a supportive environment to connect, share experiences,...
Register here! Join the TMA Northern California IBM Support Group: Connect, Learn, and Find Support The TMA Northern California IBM Support Group is a welcoming community for individuals living with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) in Northern California. Meeting every month on the third Friday at 5:00 PM PT, this group offers a supportive space...
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...
Register Here 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. In...
REGISTER NOW! About the Ask the Expert SeriesThe Ask the Expert webinar series is designed to give members of the myositis community direct access to leading experts in the field. Hosted by The Myositis Association, each session features a trusted medical professional who answers your questions about specific types of myositis, treatment options, research developments,...
Register Now! TMA invites everyone to attend a special speaker presentation hosted by TMA Men Managing Myositis Affinity Group on The Inclusion Body Myositis Disease Registry at Yale. The Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Disease Registry at Yale houses one of the world’s largest systematic categorizations of IBM: its origins, its biological markers, its risk profile,...
TMA Northeast Texas has reactivated and will meet monthly on the fourth Saturday through November at 10am CT. All are welcome, even if you don't live in the area! Register here. Meet the new leader, Melissa Rumpf! Hello, my name is Melissa Rumpf and I was diagnosed with IBM in 2017. I feel very...
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...