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A Day of Learning, Connection, and Community at Our Fall Resource Fair
Earlier this month, members of the MG community came together in Springfield for the Conquer MG Fall Resource Fair, a day dedicated to learning, connection, conversation, and support.
The event brought together individuals living with myasthenia gravis, caregivers, families, healthcare professionals, community experts, and organizations offering valuable resources. Throughout the day, attendees had opportunities to learn from experts, ask questions, explore resources, and connect with others who understand the experience of living with MG.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the Fall Resource Fair such a meaningful experience.
Thank You to Our Experts
A special thank you to all of our incredible experts who generously shared their time, knowledge, and experience with our community:
Dr. Akhil Shivaprasad, SIU School of Medicine, specializing in neurology and neuromuscular care
Dr. Bruce Marshall, sharing his expertise in transfusion medicine and therapeutic plasma exchange
Jennifer A. Long-Leckrone, LCSW, Springfield Clinic, providing insight into behavioral and mental health
Anna Miller, OTR/L, ATP, Illinois Assistive Technology Program, sharing her expertise in assistive technology and occupational therapy
Karen Horath, LMT, bringing her experience in massage therapy and wellness
Andrew Dillon, travel agent and retired first responder
Dr. Carl Faingold, professor of pharmacology
We’re grateful to each of these experts for engaging with our community, answering questions, and sharing their perspectives. Their contributions helped make the event an opportunity not only to learn, but also to have meaningful conversations and find information relevant to the everyday experience of living with MG.
Each of our experts brought something valuable to the conversation. Their willingness to connect directly with attendees helped make the event an opportunity not only to learn, but also to have meaningful conversations and find information relevant to the everyday experience of living with MG.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are also incredibly grateful to our sponsors who attended, tabled, and connected with our community throughout the day: argenx, Alexion, Amgen, Johnson & Johnson, Catalyst, and UCB.
Their support and presence helped make the Fall Resource Fair possible and gave attendees the opportunity to connect with organizations offering valuable resources, information, and support.
Community Makes a Difference
More than anything, the Fall Resource Fair was a celebration of community. Events like this create opportunities for people to find answers, discover resources, share experiences, and connect with others who understand what it means to live with MG.
We are thankful to everyone who helped make the day possible and to everyone who participated. The conversations, connections, and shared experiences made the Fall Resource Fair a memorable day for our community.
We look forward to creating more opportunities for the MG community to learn, connect, and support one another in the future.
