TMA deeply values every voice in the myositis community. Every day, we are inspired by individuals living and thriving with myositis. Through your generosity, we’ve been able to share powerful stories of resilience from all corners of the world. Will you help TMA continue sharing stories of hope and support throughout our community? We can’t do…
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By Stanford Erickson Two women were, for me, like celebratory bookends to The Myositis Association’s International Annual Patient Conference in Baltimore September 6-8, 2024. One was the opening Friday night keynote speaker, Jessica Buchanan, who, together with a coworker, was held captive for 93 days by ransom-seeking Somali pirates. The second was Saturday night’s Heroes…
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Kaniah Gunter and Holly Jones
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The Myositis Association (TMA) is thrilled to recognize Karen Alexander, a groundbreaking Black supermodel who was diagnosed with dermatomyositis in 2016. Karen will be honored with TMA’s Heroes in the Fight Patient Ambassador Award on September 7, 2024, in Baltimore, MD. The Myositis Heroes in the Fight Patient Ambassador Award is annually presented by TMA…
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The Myositis Association (TMA) is proud to announce the inaugural Marianne Moyer Myositis Leader Award to be presented at the 2024 Heroes in the Fight Awards Celebration on September 7 during our International Annual Patient Conference in Baltimore. The new Marianne Moyer Myositis Leader Award recognizes TMA volunteers who, like Marianne, lead the way in…
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