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Welcome to Conquer MG! We support MG patients in Illinois, northwest Indiana and southeast Wisconsin.

06/23/2026

📢 Learn more about gMG from anywhere

Join us for a virtual educational event on generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), hosted by Alexion Pharmaceuticals for patients and caregivers.

Living with gMG can be complex. This session is designed to provide education, open conversation, and share helpful resources to support your journey.

Event details:
📅 July 28
🕕 6:00 PM CST
💻 Virtual via Zoom
👥 For U.S. patients and caregivers

During the session, you’ll learn more about gMG and explore resources available through Alexion.

Register here: zoom.us/meeting/register/oz_AoYefS2-MR-TcjKZksw

06/18/2026

📢 Funding opportunities now open for MG research

The Myasthenia Gravis Rare Disease Network (MGNet) is offering funding opportunities to support research and help develop the next generation of investigators advancing care in myasthenia gravis.

Available opportunities include:

🔬 Scholar Program
Two years of individualized training and mentorship in Clinical Research or Biomarker Development

🧪 Pilot Grant Program
One-year funding focused on biomarkers, clinical trial readiness, and therapeutic approaches across MG subtypes

📅 Application deadline: July 15, 2026
📆 Funding begins: September 15, 2026

Know a researcher, clinician, trainee, or early-career investigator who may be interested? Share this opportunity with them.

Learn more and apply: mgnet.rarediseasesnetwork.org/funding-opportunities

Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)

06/17/2026

❄️ Thank you all for joining us at the Snowflake Shuffle! 💙

What an incredible day of connection, community, and support for those impacted by myasthenia gravis. Whether you walked, ran, volunteered, donated, or cheered others on, thank you for showing up and helping make this day so meaningful for the MG community.

👏 A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and supporters for making this event possible: Alexion, Amgen, argenx, and UCB.

📸Took pictures of your own? Make sure to tag us when you post!
Or send them to 📧 [email protected]

Couldn’t join us this year? There’s still time to make an impact. Your support helps fund programs, education, resources, and connection for individuals and families living with MG.

🎟️ Support here: runsignup.com/snowflakeshuffleformg

06/16/2026

💙 Looking to connect with others in the MG community?

Join us in Evanston for our Chicago North MG Support Group. Meet others living with myasthenia gravis, exchange experiences, discover resources, and build connections with people who understand the journey.

New faces are always welcome.

📅 June 20 | 10:00 a.m. CT
🏠 Levy Center (Library Room)
300 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL

🔗Sign up at: myastheniagravis.org/we-can-help/support-groups/

06/14/2026

Looking to learn more about treatment options for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG)? 💙

Join Vyvgart University on June 16 at 2:00 PM EST for an educational program designed to help patients better understand VYVGART® and VYVGART® Hytrulo for the treatment of gMG.

The program will feature Dr. Charulatha Nagar, a neuromuscular specialist from Northwestern University, along with Babette, a person living with triple seronegative MG, who will share her personal journey and experience with VYVGART.

📅 June 16, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM EST

Register and learn more at: vyvgartyouniversity.com/

06/12/2026

💙 Connect with other men in the MG community.

Living with myasthenia gravis comes with unique challenges, and sometimes it helps to talk with people who understand firsthand. Join our Men's Virtual MG Support Group for an evening of conversation, shared experiences, and support.

Whether you're living with MG or caring for someone who is, you're welcome to join us.

📅 June 18 | 6:00 p.m. CT
💻 Virtual Meeting

🔗 Register at: myastheniagravis.org/we-can-help/support-groups/

06/11/2026

Have you participated in a CAR-T therapy clinical trial for myasthenia gravis, or do you know someone who has?

Conquer MG would love to connect with individuals who are currently receiving CAR-T therapy or have participated in a CAR-T clinical trial. Your experience may help inform future education and support efforts for the MG community.

To learn more or share your experience, please contact us at:

📧 [email protected]

06/10/2026

💙 Looking for people who understand life with MG?

Join our Anywhere MG Virtual Support Group and connect with others who truly understand the challenges, questions, and experiences that come with myasthenia gravis. Whether you're newly diagnosed, a longtime patient, or a caregiver, there's a place for you in the conversation.

Share, learn, and build community from the comfort of home.

📅 June 11 | 2:00 p.m. CT
💻 Virtual Meeting

🔗 Register today: myastheniagravis.org/we-can-help/support-groups/

06/08/2026

⏰Celebrate MG Awareness Month at Portillo's!

Portillo’s Night for Conquer MG is happening in a few days—join us for dinner and make a direct impact for the MG community.

📍 Portillo’s – 8832 W Dempster St, Niles, IL
📅 June 11 | 5:00–8:00 PM

Don’t forget: show the flyer or use the online code and 20% will be donated to Conquer MG.

See you there!

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Chicago, IL
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