Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois (MGFI)

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Our Mission:
To facilitate the timely diagnosis and optimal care of individuals affected by myasthenia gravis and to improve their lives through programs of patient services, public awareness, medical research, professional education, advocacy and patient care.

 


Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular autoimmune disease that affects about 1 person in 5,000*.  In Illinois there are therefore approximately 2400 MG patients and in the Chicago metropolitan area there are around 1600.  The average annual incidence is 7.4 per million people* so in Illinois there are about 90 new cases per year and in the Chicago metropolitan area there are about 60.  MG physiology is well understood and there are many treatments but there is no cure.   Learn more about MG. We welcome you to browse our site and learn more about MG and the MGF of Illinois services. 

* According to presentations made at the Tenth International Conference on Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders, June 2002.

MGFI.  The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois (MGFI) is a non-profit health organization that was organized over 35 years ago to provide:

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Patient Services

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Research

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Public Education & Information


Thanks to those who joined us at Strike Out MG on June 27th!

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We had a great time at the Schaumburg Flyers Game June 27. We started with a dinner cookout before the game. We reduced the cost to make it more affordable for everyone. Proceeds benefit our ongoing patient programs.

Special Thanks to:

- BDF Investments
-The Ehmann Family
-The Geary Family

for their sponsorship support!

Join us Saturday, August 1st for Living Strong with MG Program - Focused on the latest in Research and Treatments

Drs. Julie Rowina and Matthew Meriggioli will discuss advances in autoimmune MG research, including advances in the understanding of the disease and new/upcoming treatments. The session is intended for patients and others interested in the topic.

The program begins with lunch at noon and concludes at 2:30pm that day.

Click here for a registration flier.

Call 800.888.6208 to register for this exciting event!

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MGF of Illinois is Funding Research!

Call for Grant Proposal Abstracts - Due August 7, 2009

In effort to further enhance our mission, the MGF of Illinois is now accepting abstracts for research proposals that reflect our mission.

Click Here to print your Call for Abstracts form. Feel free to contact our office with any questions or for further information.

 

 

 

Donations keep the MGFI going!  Your financial support allows us to sponsor research and provide important patient services and education.  You can donate directly to the MGFI or you can donate through any one of several charities 

 

Calendar Club

Please call the office if you would like to support the MGFI through the Calendar Club.  You may win one of the weekly prizes!  See Calendar Club

 

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois, Inc.©
310 W. Lake Street, Suite 219
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-835-0153,  800-888-6208
Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM CT.
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MGFI is a 501(c) (3) charity.

 
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