May 2023 Programming & Events

May is here! While May often brings lots of blooming flowers and celebrations, it also can be a very hectic month as activities transition from one season to the next. We have a variety of opporutnities for you to get connected in May and hope to see you soon!

Tuesday May 2, 2023 | Springfield Support Group 4:30 - 6:00pm East Sunshine Church of Christ | 3721 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65809 Join at a new time and location for a presentation about Ultomiris, Alexion’s new therapy for myasthenia gravis. Presented by Kathy Logan, RN. RSVP to allisonfoss@mgakc.org by 4/30/2023

Wednesday May 3, 2023 | Eastsiders Lunch Bunch

11:30 - 1:30pm

Blue Springs Terrace |312 SW 19th Terrace Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015

There will be a presentation on Vyvgart, a new therapy used for the treatment of myasthenia gravis presented by Lauren Jarman, ARNP. We invite you to learn and ask questions! RSVP to mckennafulton@mgakc.org by 5/01/2023

Saturday May 6, 2023 | Wichita Support Group

1:00 - 3:00pm

Wichita Public Library- Alford Branch | 3447 S Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67217

Come and learn about the MG-ADL Score Tool and how it is important in communicating to your doctor about your symptoms with myasthenia gravis. Presented by Kathy Logan,RN with Alexion. RSVP to dkptiffany@gmail.com by 5/03/23

Thursday May 11, 2023 | North Kansas City Support Group

12:00 - 1:30pm

Primrose Retirement Community | 8559 N Line Creek Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64154

Join us as we learn about Vyvgart, a new therapy for myasthenia gravis presented by a member of the argenx team. RSVP to mckennafulton@mgakc.org by 5/09/23

Thursday May 18, 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 5/16/23.

Sunday May 21, 2023 | 12th Annual Triple Crown Showdown

7:00 - 10:00am

Town Center Plaza | 5000 W 119th St, Leawood, KS

Join us for the 12th Annual MGA Triple Crown Showdown! 5K, Mile Mosey and Tot Trot. Patients are our VIP's and register for free! Email info@mgakc.org for the code. Families and friends can use code MGAFAMILY2023 for $5 off. www.mga5k.com

Sunday May 21, 2023 | Northwest Arkansas Support Group

2:30 - 4:30pm

Springdale Public Library | 405 S Pleasant St, Springdale, AR 72764

RSVP to jrhuff1@cox.net by 5/19/2023

Monday May 22, 2023 | Virtual Monthly Meet Up

6:30-7:30pm

Zoom

Join us for an interative seronegative patient panel featuring Bryan Bosch, Cheri Heitman, Celia Meyer and Christina Ramirez. Register for the session here.