{"id":10001329,"date":"2025-06-05T10:37:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T14:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myositis.org\/event\/tma-flying-solo-affinity-group-meeting-23\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T19:52:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T23:52:09","slug":"tma-flying-solo-affinity-group-meeting-23","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.myositis.org\/event\/tma-flying-solo-affinity-group-meeting-23\/2025-11-05\/","title":{"rendered":"TMA Flying Solo Affinity Group Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"button primary\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZYqc-GsrTksGt3aRRRGipKTWPzy7-n18ME4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Join TMA&#8217;s Flying Solo Affinity Group: Support for Those Living with Myositis Without a Live-In Care Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The <strong>TMA Flying Solo Affinity Group<\/strong> is a dedicated space for individuals diagnosed with myositis who do not have a live-in care partner. Whether you live alone, are married but your spouse is unable to provide care, or even find yourself as the caregiver for your spouse, this group is here to offer understanding and support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Living with myositis can be particularly challenging without a live-in care partner, but <strong>Flying Solo<\/strong> offers a community where you can connect with others who truly understand your unique circumstances. Share experiences, find helpful resources, and gain insights on managing daily life with myositis while navigating the complexities of independence and self-care.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>When?<\/strong><br \/>\nFirst Wednesday of each month at:<br \/>\n<strong>8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Join us for this monthly meeting to connect, find strength, and support each other in our myositis journeys. You are not alone \u2013 come share and learn with others who &#8220;fly solo&#8221; like you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"button primary\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZYqc-GsrTksGt3aRRRGipKTWPzy7-n18ME4#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-27116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myositis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rhonda-Rogers-2-240x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myositis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rhonda-Rogers-2-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.myositis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rhonda-Rogers-2-300x375.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myositis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rhonda-Rogers-2-64x80.png 64w, https:\/\/www.myositis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rhonda-Rogers-2.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>About the Leader | Rhonda Rogers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Rhonda Rogers, diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM), is a passionate myositis advocate, also known as &#8220;Myositis Warrior&#8221;, who brings connection, humor, and heart to everything she does. She co-leads <strong>TMA\u2019s Southern California Support Group<\/strong> and facilitates the <strong>TMA Flying Solo Affinity Group<\/strong> for people living with myositis who do not have a live-in care partner. Rhonda also administers the popular <em>Myositis Warrior<\/em> Facebook public group, known for its upbeat, candid, and often humorous take on the unbelievable realities of life with myositis. Whether leading community groups or raising awareness in her signature Myositis Warrior cape at events like Comic-Con, Rhonda inspires others to meet life with resilience and a smile.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In recognition of her outstanding leadership and support for the myositis community, Rhonda will receive the <strong>Marianne Moyer Myositis Leader Award<\/strong> at MyoCon 2025, along with her TMA Southern California co-leader, Nancy Harber. 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