Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA)
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America is a national nonprofit for people with myasthenia gravis and their families. It helps with a helpline, peer support, support groups, education, patient resources, research funding, and events.
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Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) offers patient-to-patient phone support through their MG Friends program. Their MG Friends are trained volunteers who are also living with MG that... Main Services virtual support peer support Serving all ages all care phases neuromuscular disease caregivers individuals families
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What they offer 9
- Recently verified· Jun 29
MGFA HelplineService
Professional counselors answer questions about living with myasthenia gravis, provide emotional support, and connect callers to resources.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
MG FriendsService
MGFA matches people with MG and caregivers with trained volunteers who have lived experience with MG.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
MGFA Support GroupsProgram
MGFA offers nationwide specialty and regional support groups that may meet virtually, in person, or hybrid.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
MGFA Food Support ProgramProgram
This program delivers prepared meals to help families affected by MG with nutrition, fatigue, and mealtime challenges.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Myasthenia Advocacy for Young Adults (MAYA)Program
MAYA is MGFA's community for young adults living with myasthenia gravis.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
MG Patient RegistryProgram
The Vitaccess Real MG Registry lets people diagnosed with MG share health data to support research.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Financial and Support Assistance Resource ListService
MGFA lists outside resources for medical expenses, caregiver support, employment, legal advocacy, equipment, travel, mental health, public benefits, and scholarships.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
2026 MGFA Registry & Real-World Data Research Funding OpportunityGrant
MGFA offers competitive research awards for investigators using MG registry and real-world data.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
MGFA Events and WebinarsEvent
MGFA runs conferences, seminars, community health fairs, wellness and research webinars, and fundraising walks.
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