Viking Challenge for MG 2022 Walkers, volunteers, and sponsor reps – 110 in all – gathered on June 19, 2022, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to kick off the 10th Annual Viking Challenge for Myasthenia Gravis. It was the first in-person event for this group in two years, and each person was prepared to rally in support… Read more »
Conquer MG is proud to have served the MG community since 1972! Thanks, MG advocate SeAndrea Ferguson, for creating this video that reflects our joy at turning 50. This organization has hit many milestones in the past 50 years! YEAR MILESTONE 1972 The organization incorporates as the Greater Chicago Area Chapter, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, Inc…. Read more »
In-Person Walk – Sunday, June 19 Virtual Challenge – June 4 to June 18 LET’S CONQUER MYASTHENIA GRAVIS There’s a way for everyone to be included in this year’s Viking Challenge. Join us for the in-person Walk on Sunday, June 19 (Happy Father’s Day!). Or take the Virtual Challenge and do as many miles as… Read more »
By Mike Shackelford Tracy Shackelford, my wife, passed away in August 2021 after a long battle with myasthenia gravis. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. She and I had nearly 30 years together (26 married), and she was a very special person. Let me share a little bit with you. Tracy… Read more »
Interviewer for Conquer MG’s “Finding Strength One Day at at Time” Series Sarah Bolton is a resilience coach and rare disease advocate. Prior to becoming a coach, she worked as a cosmetologist and enjoyed helping people feel beautiful and confident in their own bodies. Several years ago during a blow drying class at the salon,… Read more »
