Learn The BasicsMany associations and non-profit organizations offer help and support for people living with myasthenia gravis (MG) and their families or caregivers. These organizations also provide information about ongoing research in the field.
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) is the largest patient advocacy organization solely focused on MG in the US. The foundation supports people living with MG and connects MG communities.
The website of the foundation can help users find support groups and doctors near them.
Myaware
Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by MG. They provide support and advice and work to raise awareness about the disease.
Myasthenia Gravis Society of Canada
The Myasthenia Gravis Society of Canada, also known as MG Canada, is a national non-profit charitable organization that aims to empower people affected by MG by sharing information, providing peer support and working on community building.
The organization organizes weekly support group meetings and webinars and sends out newsletters to provide information and foster support and information exchange.
European Myasthenia Gravis Association (EuMGA)
The European Myasthenia Gravis Association (EuMGA) is a non-profit organization serving European MG national associations, providing information and support to people affected by the disease and raising awareness about the condition.
The association has delegates from Croatia, Denmark, Italy, Romania and the UK.
Myasthenia Alliance Australia
Myasthenia Alliance Australia is a federal community voice for people living with MG. Their aim is to empower Australians with MG by offering support, advocacy and information that they can trust.
The mission of Myasthenia Alliance Australia is to foster awareness, support advanced research and advocate for policies to improve the quality of life for people living with MG.
Myasthenia Gravis Association (MGA)
Myasthenia Gravis Association (MGA) is dedicated to supporting patients, families, friends and communities affected by MG.
Their aim is to build a supportive community by increasing public awareness, providing educational support and fostering connections.
The MGA also has a resource library and medication information. It publishes newsletters and articles written by patients, physicians and the MGA team and provides information related to current and upcoming clinical trials that may benefit MG patients.
Myasthenia Gravis Hope Foundation
The mission of the Myasthenia Gravis Hope Foundation is to be the voice of people living with MG, bridge the gap between their needs and clinical interaction, create positive clinical partnerships, provide advocacy and education and to engage in the arts to raise awareness and challenge the stigmas faced by the MG community.
Conquer Myasthenia Gravis
Conquer Myasthenia Gravis, formerly known as the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois, provides patient support and education, raises awareness about the disease, provides education for healthcare professionals and raises funds for medical research.
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of California (MGFCA)
The mission of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of California (MGFCA) is to find a cure for MG by funding cutting-edge research and providing services for patients with the disease through low-cost and sometimes free MG Clinics, drug bank and patient support auxiliaries in California and Nevada, medical education, information and referrals.