Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc.
Non-profit OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Westborough, Massachusetts, focused on advancing research and support for myasthenia gravis (MG), a rare neuromuscular disease. As the leading patient advocacy group dedicated to MG, it aims to fund promising research for better treatments and a potential cure while offering programs, guidance, and education to individuals affected by MG. The foundation serves a community that includes more than 70,000 people diagnosed with MG in the United States, addressing challenges such as profound fatigue and muscle weakness that can affect vision, swallowing, mobility, and breathing. Its activities span patient support, disease education, and collaborations with researchers and healthcare professionals to improve outcomes for MG patients. Recent developments include launching programs to provide practical assistance, such as the MGFA Food Support Program, and engaging in events and partnerships that support its mission within the MG community.