Alicia was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis in 2016. She worked in higher education administration for more than 16 years and currently works for Northern Seminary as the Director of Academic Operations/Chief Compliance Officer. Alicia lives in Elmwood Park, IL with her husband Joe and their puppy Shadow. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading,… Read more »

Julie McCracken has been a part of the Conquer MG community since 2019 and has lived with myasthenia gravis since her diagnosis in 2004. After years of puzzling symptoms, including double vision, drooping eyelids, and fatigue, she underwent extensive treatments, from Mestinon and prednisone to IVIG, plasma pheresis, Imuran, and CellCept, eventually reaching a level… Read more »

A native of Munster, Indiana, Tammy balances the roles of wife, mom, foster parent, chauffer, cook, fundraiser and more. She regularly experiences “not enough time in the day” with three children active in band and sports, and knows how MG can complicate the mix. While husband Ernest cheers her on, Tammy is chief cheerleader for… Read more »