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The NWTC was recognized as the oldest chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of American, Inc. that is still an active chapter.  Pictured l to r are Janice Crawford, Mei Chun Lee, Coleen Shinn, Vice-Chairperson and Lubbock Support Group Leader, Lajuana Miller, Chairperson and Abilene Support Group Leader, and Maureen Kenney, National Chapter Relations Manager.  In the background is Debora Boelz, Chief Executive Officer, on the left and National Board Member, Tina Vassar, Liaison Officer, on the right. 

Mei Chun Lee is a chapter member whose 11 year-old-daughter has been diagnosed with MG.  She and I have had extensive phone calls this past year and she attended the annual meeting to learn more about MG and find answers for what is best for her daughter. 

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Hard to Swallow
Myasthenia gravis: When nerves and muscles don't speak

Thursday, September 12, 2002
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Weevil Spray Stirs Concern In MG Patient

August 23, 2002

Malathion Poses Danger For MG Patients

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Myasthenia Gravis Smothers Energy, Weakens Some Muscles

June 14, 2002

Promotion of 3^rd Annual Myasthenia Gravis Walk-A-thon

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Living With Fatigue

August 23, 2001

Promotion of Melba “Bandy” Masters Memorial MG Clinic

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Minnesota Vikings

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Michael Boireau will miss season due to Myasthenia Gravis"

July 31, 2001

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Muscular Malady

Has Long Lurked in the Shadows

June 21, 2001

Promotion of 1^st Annual Myasthenia Gravis Golf Tournament

Abilene Reporter-News

Myasthenia Gravis Patients Form Support Group

June 24, 1999

Abilene Report-News

Pentagon won't rule out link

between malady and nerve gas antidote

October 20, 1999 - Abilene Reporter-News

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MGFA Volunteer of the Year Award

Leon Wilson and Wesley Masters accept the MGFA Volunteer of the Year Award from Marcia Lorimer, MGFA Chairperson, on behalf of Jenne McVicker of Muleshoe, Texas.

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