Myasthenis Gravis Support Group of Central Texas to Host Art Show in Recognition of Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
| WHAT: | The Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Support Group of Central Texas will host an art show and open house in recognition of MG Awareness Month in June. The support group will display visual art by Enisa Bravo, a Bosnian born graphic designer, who was recently diagnosed with MG. The open house is an opportunity for Central Texans learn more about this misunderstood and under diagnosed autoimmune disease that affects 7 out of 10,000 individuals in the U.S. with hundreds living right in Central Texas. |
| WHO: | Myasthenia Gravis Support Group of Central Texas |
| WHY: | To provide a voice for this chronic disease and increase awareness among Central Texans; held in recognition of the 10th Annual MG Awareness Month as recently proclaimed by Governor Rick Perry |
| WHEN: |
Saturday, June 12, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Austin Public Library, Spicewood Springs Branch 8637 Spicewood Springs Road Austin, TX 78759 (512) 974-3800 |
| COST: | Free, open to the public |
| PHOTO OPP: | Visual art that reflects in very raw form the debilitating effects of MG, depicting how challenging it can be to simply write a letter or put on a sweater if symptoms are present |