My MG Solemates

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for Kicks on Rare Disease Day

We came together with NFL running back Dexter Williams, his mother, Cheryl, and the rest of the MG community to tell our collective MG stories using art. Check out highlights of the event in the videos below, and then get started creating your own art.

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My MG Solemates spotlight: Dexter and Cheryl Williams

Green Bay Packers running back Dexter Williams has always been close with his mother, Cheryl, as he pursued his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL. But her MG diagnosis brought them closer together.

They are each a rock for the other. Dexter uses his mother’s battle with MG to fuel his NFL career, while Cheryl uses his football journey as a reason to keep fighting. It’s why Dexter represented MG for this year’s My Cause My Cleats program and continues to advocate for the MG community today.

MG Solemates in action

Members of the MG community show off how they use art to tell their MG stories. Check out this video to get some inspiration for your own artwork!

Dexter and Cheryl Williams interview

NFL running back Dexter Williams and his mother, Cheryl, sit down to discuss their journey with MG and what makes them MG Solemates.

Marcus “Soles By Sir” Rivero interview

Shoe designer Marcus “Soles By Sir” Rivero tells us how he began crafting custom cleats for professional athletes to show that anyone can create art.

If you are part of the MG community, you have an important story to tell.

My MG Solemates uses art to express the stories of everyone in the MG community. It doesn’t matter if you’re an accomplished artist or haven’t painted anything since grade school—powerful stories can be told through all levels of art.

A Story to tell

How to participate in My MG Solemates

1

Get involved

Sign up and invite your family, supporter or MG support group to participate with you, or participate on your own. Every voice matters!

2

Choose your canvas

It can be a pair of shoes, a hat, a shirt or something else! You can also print one of our templates from the art kit or draw your own. Whatever you choose can help tell your story.

3

Tell your story

When you you’ll receive some instructions and inspirational Story Starters to help with your design. Paint or draw your MG story, and then take a photo of your art and share it on social media with the #myMGsolemates hashtag.

See how other My MG Solemates have shared their stories, and get inspired to share yours.

My MG Solemates Gallery

Tommy’s Philadelphia Eagles shoe art
“My family being there for me was just a tremendous aid.” Tommy
Louisiana
Niki’s shoe art
“MG has been an uphill battle, but a pleasant one because I’ve made it that way.” Niki
Wisconsin
Alesheia’s shoe art
“It’s great to use my creative energy to help try and bring more calm, less stress, more healing.” Alesheia
Michigan
Greg’s shoe art
“Through sharing your story, you just never know who’s going to jump on your team with you.” Greg
Massachusetts
Mike and Jackson’s shoe art
“Life with my son Jackson has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my MG journey.” Mike
West Virginia
Ed the Artist’s shoe art
“Art is definitely therapy to me. It’s soothing to sit down and create.” @Edtheartist
My MG Sole Resident Artist
Abby’s shoe art
“I really like art. It's something that helped soothe me when I, like, am stressed out, and it's something that I love to do and I’ve always done.” Abby
Massachusetts
Alicia’s shoe art
“My life has changed drastically since being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, but I’m learning to adapt.” Alicia
New York
Lauren’s and Dave’s shoe art
“We have just completed our MG Sole art project, decorating our shoes and I definitely channeled my inner artistry and my mother would be very proud of me.” Lauren and Dave
South Carolina
Rachel’s shoe art
“I was stoked. Dude, who doesn’t love playing with paint? It’s awesome.” Rachel
Texas
Jessica’s shoe art
“When I first heard about this project, I was really excited because any type of creative outlet I think is always good.” Jessica
Florida
DaDonna’s shoe art
“The right shoe, on the other hand will still be colorful and lovely, but the colors will be subtler pastels.” DaDonna
Florida
Dawn’s shoe art
“Thankfully, I have a very supportive spouse and family and friends.” Dawn
Georgia
Alexis’ family’s shoe art
“I choose to find the good in each day.” Alexis
Georgia
Kelsey’s shoe art
“When I heard about MG Sole, I thought this is perfect.” Kelsey
Kansas

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Sign up for MG United to download the art kit and you’ll be inspired to start in no time. By signing up, you’ll also get regular updates including MG-friendly recipes, ideas on how to track symptoms, stories about people living with and managing their MG, seasonal tips and much more!

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