The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA
Amy Grover from Catalyst Pharmaceuticals will discuss “MG vs. LEMS – a Differential Overview”.
For more information or to register, call 412-566-1545 or email mgaoffice@mgawpa.org.
Contact the MGA Office at 412-566-1545 or mgaoffice@mgawpa.org for more information or to purchase tickets!
MGA will be hosting our monthly in-person support group meetings throughout 2024 (see attached flier for more information).
Please note that the support group meeting originally scheduled for May 4, 2024 has been postponed to June 8, 2024. Please register to attend the support group meetings by calling 412-566-1545 or emailing mgaoffice@mgawpa.org.
Ooh La La Boutique and Spa are hosting the 5th Annual Purple Party to benefit MGA. This year’s Purple Party will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Cefalo’s Banquet and Event Center (428 Washington Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106). Ooh La La Boutique and Spa’s proprietors Jo Beth Barr and Jamie Stivers are planning a wonderful evening of fantastic food, great music & dancing, and lots of chances to win some fabulous prizes! This year’s Purple Party is being sponsored by Anita Astorino Kulik, State Representative, 45th District.
All proceeds raised from this event will directly support patients with myasthenia gravis. Your donation of $80 per ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, homemade desserts, a complimentary purple cocktail, great prizes as well as music & dancing. All attendees who wear purple will have a chance to win a special prize. A cash bar will be available and there will be multiple raffles throughout the evening.
To purchase tickets to the Purple Party, please contact the MGA Office at 412-566-1545 or mgaoffice@mgawpa.org (cash, checks, and credit cards accepted).
MGA is pleased to continue our in-person support group meetings for people with myasthenia gravis, as well as their family and friends. The spring support group meetings are scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024; Saturday, April 13, 2024; and Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12 PM – 2 PM at the Panera Bread – Waterworks (942 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238). Cindy Spring, RN, CCM will be leading the discussion at both meetings. Light refreshments will be served.
The 2024 MGA Golf Outing will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pheasant Ridge Golf Club.
Registration is at 11:30 AM with a shot gun start at 1:00 PM.
If you have any questions or would like to reserve a spot in the 2024 golf outing, please call the MGA office at 412-566-1545.
