Can you believe summer is nearly half over? We hope the sun is shining wherever you are and that you are enjoying the longer days! It's been an exciting summer thus far in the myasthenia gravis community with the approval of two new treatments by the FDA. You'll note we have opportunities to learn more about those treatments and the delivery of them in some of our July sessions.
Tuesday July 11, 2023 | Joint Virtual Young Friends of MGA Happy Hour 6:00 - 7:00pm
This group is for young professionals with myasthenia gravis. Generally those in the 20s, 30s, 40s category! Catch up with the group over a Zoom session.
RSVP to allisonfoss@mgakc.org
Wednesday July 12, 2023 | Eastsiders Lunch Bunch (NOTE July date due to 4th of July holiday)
11:30 - 1:30pm
Blue Springs Terrace |312 SW 19th Terrace Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Join us to commemorate the 4th of July holiday. Come out for a sizzling hot dog cookout and connect with fellow MG patients. RSVP to mckennafulton@mgakc.org by 7/10/2023.
Thursday July 13, 2023 | North Kansas City Support Group
12:00 - 1:30pm
Primrose Retirement Community | 8559 N Line Creek Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64154
Learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud targeting older adults and those with disabilities as we welcome Detective Pernice with the Liberty Police Department. RSVP to mckennafulton@mgakc.org by 7/11/23.
Thursday July 13, 2023 | Mid Missouri Group
5:30 - 7:00pm
Daniel Boone Regional Library | 100 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
Come and learn about Alexion's new therapy, Ultomiris and how to track your symptoms on the MG-ADL scale. Presented by Kathy Logan. RSVP to info@mgakc.org by 7/11/23
Saturday July 15, 2023 | Kansas City Support Group
10:00 - 12:00pm
St. Joseph Medical Center | 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114 (Community Center for Health & Education)
Come to a discussion and hear a presentation by a representative from Argenx on Subcutaneous Injection Vyvgart Hytrulo. RSVP to mckennafulton@mgakc.org by 7/13/23
Saturday July 15, 2023 | St. Louis Support Group
10:00 - 11:30am
Glendale City Hall | 434 N. Sappington Road, Glendale, MO 63122
Join us for a presentation by Dr. Raghav Govindarajan about Ultomiris, Alexion’s new therapy for myasthenia gravis. RSVP to info@mgakc.org by 7/13/23
Monday July 17, 2023 | Virtual Youth Group
6:00 - 7:00pm
This group is for youth and their parents. Connect with us on Zoom for a "Snowflake" coloring contest and to share what makes you unique!
RSVP to info@mgakc.org by 7/15/23.
Monday July 24, 2023 | Virtual Monthly Meetup
6:30 - 7:30pm
We are excited to have Mamatha Pasnoor, MD, University of Kansas Health System joining us for our Virtual Monthly Meetup. Dr. Pasnoor will address comorbitities and myasthenia gravis. Register here.
Tuesday July 25, 2023 | Springfield Support Group
5:30 - 7:00pm
Eastside Sunshine Church of Christ | 3721 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65809 (Take the first right when you get to the roundabout)
Join us for discussion about how subcutaneous injections work. Presentation by Superior Biologics. RSVP to info@mgakc.org by 7/23/23.
Thursday July 27, 2023 | Coffee with a Coordinator
10:30 - 11:30am
St. Louis Bread Company |10221 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Join us for a cup of coffee. Dutch treat. Connect with others with myasthenia gravis. RSVP to info@mgakc.org by 7/25/23.