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Pearl Moffett had a myasthenia crisis at age 48, following a diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. (Courtesy of Pearl Moffett) This is Pearl Moffett’s story: My experience with myasthenia gravis (MG) opened my eyes to the suffering that a chronic illness can bring. …

(Photos courtesy of Alice Wangui Wambugu) This is Alice Wangui Wambugu’s story: My name is Alice Wangui Wambugu. I was born in Kenya on July 4, 1989. I grew up as a normal child and did not have a lot of major medical issues. When I was in high…

AmiCietta in July 2020. (Photos courtesy of AmiCietta Duche Clarke) This is AmiCietta Duche Clarke’s story: Working in corporate law is not for the fainthearted, especially when you’re fresh out of law school. I didn’t let a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis during my third year of law…

(Photos courtesy of Charles Boyd) This is Charles Boyd’s story: I have had two lives. Before myasthenia gravis (MG) changed everything, I was a hardworking, nonstop kind of guy. I worked a full-time job and I worked hard at a food pantry on my days off. After MG…

Josh with his wife, Keri. (Photos courtesy of Josh Gay) This is Josh Gay’s story: My name is Josh Gay, my wife, Keri, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) in 2017, and I’m currently working on building an MG awareness vehicle out of my 1998 Toyota 4Runner. Because…

(Photo courtesy of Tanya Chiu) This is Tanya Chiu’s story: In the beginning of 2022, after two stressful years of COVID-19, I had to make the difficult decision to close my yoga studio. Also, my father in-law passed away and then my mom lost her battle to pancreatic…

(Photo courtesy of Shawna Barnes) This is Shawna Barnes‘ story: While deployed to Iraq in 2010, I began having some weird health issues that started with seizures. Brain fog and tripping episodes followed while I was being medically retired out of the Army. In the spring of 2012,…

Misha Page learned to embrace mindfulness and to change her response to stress after she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. (Courtesy of Misha Page) This is Misha Page’s story: It all began when I was diagnosed with a rather fancy sounding, but incredibly debilitating, autoimmune condition called…

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FFF Enterprises and Bionews announced today that both rare and orphan disease advocates are joining forces to provide patients with resources to help them connect as a community and continue to manage their health during this time when many are finding themselves alone. Recognized as the nation’s leading supplier of…