Thank you for supporting The Myositis Association through Fundraising Campiagns.  Donations such as yours allow us to continue expanding and improving the programs and services we offer those battling myositis.

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  • In honor of Jacob: 5k Campaign

    Raised: $5,238.00 Goal: $4,000.00

    This past year, our friend Jacob Wachspress was diagnosed with myositis interrupting his graduate studies at MIT. In honor of Jacob’s journey and to support others struggling with the disease, we will be participating in a 5k walk/run on August 19th to raise money for the Myositis Association. Your contribution is greatly appreciated! ...

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  • JoAnn Leisher Retirement

    Raised: $800.00 Goal: $500.00

    This campaign is to support research for Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) a rare muscle degenerative disease Larry has struggled with for 17 years. There is no known cause of IBM and the disease has no treatment. Without research funding there is no hope for a cure. ...

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  • Help Caregivers By Finding A Cure For IBM

    Raised: $4,635.00 Goal: $4,000.00

    I was diagnosed with IBM in 2013. After 9 years, I greatly appreciate the work of family and friends who have become caregivers. I also realize that this is a great burden on those we love and are nearest to. Like their patients, their lives are turned completely upside down, still they continue day after day and year after year to care for us. ...

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