Welcome to the
MG Hall of Greater

“I’m hiking, driving, and traveling again. Seven months after being diagnosed with MG, I was in the hospital for 15 days. It’s three years later and I’m now stable.”

“Part of my independence is back and I’m able to drive again. Now, I get to take my grandson for a ride in my convertible Camaro.”

“I’m grateful for an employer who stands by me and makes sure I’m okay, even when I can’t do all my normal activities right now.”

“Spending time with my family is the most important thing. I’m very grateful that I haven’t had an MG crisis. ”

“I returned to running and completed my first race after my MG diagnosis in 2025. To come back and run when I should not have been able to is the victory lap.”

“I’m back to traveling. My MG initially presented with ocular symptoms, and it was a rocky time. I’m grateful for a good support system and treatment that helps.”

“I’m now back to pursuing my passion for photography. I’m an award-winning photographer and small business owner. I’m continuing to navigate the challenges of living with MG.”

“My win is that I’ve been in remission since 1995, and can enjoy reading and healthy eating.”

“The victories of my life with MG outweigh everything. After 26 years fighting symptoms and trying multiple treatments, I am here, enjoying life, sewing and crafting because of the love and support of my family.”

“In the midst of my MG diagnosis, I received a bachelor’s in music business and a master’s in PR where I was valedictorian. Then, my husband and I started a business managing musicians.”

“Diagnosed with MG at 12, my win is being 52 and doing well. I’m a foodie and coffee drinker, so I love finding new places to try out.”

“I followed my passions and became a co-owner of a flower shop. I worked with my doctors on a treatment plan that works for me.”

“I gave birth to two precious girls despite my MG. I feel greatly blessed.”

“I’m a fashion designer who transforms fabric into art while living with MG. My journey fuels my advocacy and support for others facing rare diseases.”

“I created chalk art of a sloth representing MG to connect people and bring awareness to the disease. It felt great to see my art spreading awareness of MG.”

“My win is that I’m still the warrior I have always been, although my MG has not been very well controlled in the past several years. I fight to spread awareness every day.”

“I’ve started a vending machine business and I'm writing a memoir about my journey of over 27 years with MG.”

“My win is I got to have my own art show opening in 2021. I’m a professional artist and I try not to let my MG affect me or my life.”

“I started an MG support group in Las Vegas, where members come together to attend hospital talks and learn about MG research.”

“I’m back to singing. I did my first appearance at my church, where I sang a solo. For a year after my MG diagnosis, I couldn’t sing because I struggled to catch my breath.”

“I was honored to be the keynote speaker at a conference where, for the first time, rare disease was the main topic.”

“My win is I care for over 100 houseplants. It brings me so much joy. Although MG symptoms, at times, caused me to give up many activities, maintaining my thriving plant collection makes me proud.”

“I started working out and was able to build muscle. I enjoy dancing, going for walks, and spending time making memories with my family.”

“My win is that I can breathe better. I have a neurologist who is awesome and a treatment plan that works for me.”

“Cindy supports hundreds of people living with MG through in-person support groups and one-on-one calls—while also managing the disease for herself.”

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“Jackie is helping illustrate a book about MG. She is our “go to” cookie maker for our MG fundraising event. She’s one of the most giving people I know and always makes time to support others.”

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“Jeff created a virtual option for the MG support group after realizing some people couldn’t attend the in-person meetings.”

- Nominated by Jim

“I participated in a handball tournament, which is a big accomplishment for me while living with MG.”

“I’ve been living with MG since I was 14. Nearly 40 years later, my biggest win is continuing to create, grow and find joy, through writing children’s books, gardening and never giving up.”

“I’ve been walking without a cane for the first time in six years. Weekly physical therapy has helped me reconnect with muscle memory I thought was gone.”

“I found a doctor who specializes in MG and truly cares about my well-being. My win is being able to enjoy walks, working out a few times a week and spending as much time with my dog as I can.”

“I’ve been able to get off of bedrest and live a more normal and balanced life. Now, I’m able to enjoy restoring historic places, interior decorating and taking care of my beloved cats.”

“With help from my husband, I learned to travel smarter, not harder with MG. Travel soothes my soul.”

“My greatest milestone has been turning my MG journey into purpose. My win is I provide adaptive fitness, education and support others living with chronic illness.”

“My win is that I was a walk leader for our recent MG walk. To start the walk, I blew the whistle and led my fellow MGers, family and friends on a pleasant and comfortable stroll.”

“My win is that I get to play the piano, walk and travel despite having MG.”

“I’m able to continue my career as a nurse while managing my MG through medication and lifestyle changes.”

“My win is that I’m through surgery and physical therapy after breaking my right humerus. The future is bright!”