Would you like to talk with others who know what it’s like to live with myasthenia gravis? Attend a support group meeting, and learn how others manage symptoms, find resources and engage with their doctors. Patients and caregivers are always welcome. Dates for virtual and in-person meetings for 2023 are listed here.
Virtual Meetings
Email info@myastheniagravis.org to let us know which meeting you want to attend, we will send the link.
Anywhere MG Virtual Groups
We now have two virtual Anywhere Support Group meetings each month.
These meetings are open to all MG patients and caregivers, wherever they live held on the second Tuesday and third Thursday of each month, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Central Time.
Tuesdays: Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug 8, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12 / Leader: Kelly Aiken.
Thursdays: June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21 / Leader: Bob Ratzel
Chicago South and West MG Support Groups
Meets quarterly, Sundays, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Central Time.
Dates: Feb 26, May 21, August 13, November 12
Leaders: Victor Yipp and Joyce Holste.
Men’s Virtual MG Support Group
This group meets online and is open to men who have MG, wherever they live. Registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Dates: Thursday, March 2, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Central Time and Thursday, October 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Central Time
Leaders: Gary Jackson; Neurologist David Randall, DO, will be on hand for questions.
In-Person Meetings
Email info@myastheniagravis.org and let us know which in-person meeting you wish to attend, we will be sure to include you on the list.
Chicago North MG Support Group
Meets quarterly, Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Central Time.
Dates and Locations:
June 10, Sept 16 and December 9 at Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave, Evanston Library Room, Evanston, Illinois
Leader: Linda Loland
Email info@myastheniagravis.org to RSVP.
Springfield, IL MG Support Group
Monthly meetings on Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Central Time.
Dates: August 20, September 17, October 15, November 12, December 10
Location: Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Blvd
Leader: Kelley Aiken
Northwest Indiana MG Support Group
Meets quarterly, Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Central Time.
Dates: March 25, May 27, Aug 19, Oct 28
Location: Dyer-Schererville Library, 1001 W Lincoln Hwy, Schererville, Indiana
Leader: SeAndrea Ferguson.
Northeast Wisconsin MG Support Group
This is an independent organization that meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Central Time.
Dates: Jan 12, Feb 9, March 9, Apr 13, May 11, June 8, September 14, October 19, November 9, December 14
Location: Alleluia Lutheran Church; 6725 Elmro Rd, Greenleaf, WI
Contact leader Niki Grossheim Julie Whiffen at new4mg@gmail.com for details
Spanish-language MG Support Group
Miastenia Gravis Grupo de Apoyo
Cuarto Sábado del mes cada otro mes – 11:00 a.m. (pacificó), 1:00 p.m. (centro), 2:00 p.m. (este)
2023 Fechas: 21 de enero, 25 de marzo, 20 de mayo, 22 de julio, 23 de septiembre, 18 de noviembre
Meets the 4th Saturday of every other month (unless we need to accommodate holidays), 11:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. CT/2:00 p.m. ET
2023 dates: Jan 21, Mar 25, May 20, July 22, Sept 23, Nov 18
Contact Leah Gaitan-Diaz at lamgchampions@gmail.com.
What about other Conquer MG Support Groups?
We hope to resume in-person meetings for the Rockford, Quad Cities, and Springfield MG support groups soon.
