3rd Annual Myositis Empower Walk: A HUGE Success

Thanks to YOU, the 3rd Annual Myositis Empower Walk, held on October 2, 2021, was well-attended with many new connections made, and we exceeded our fundraising goal of $25,000 to support the work of Myositis Support and Understanding (MSU). We appreciate you and hope you will stay connected to the Myositis Empower Walk all year long. The date for 2022 is coming soon!

GET INVOLVED. GET MOVING. FIND YOUR FAMILY

3rd Annual Myositis Empower Walk

If you missed the 3rd Annual Myositis Empower Walk held on October 2, 2021, you can watch the live stream now, or anytime. Stay tuned for the announcement of next year’s walk!

You can also watch it on MSU’s Facebook page.

All proceeds benefit Myositis Support and Understanding Association, an all-volunteer, patient-led, 501(3) nonprofit working to improve the lives of all who are impacted by myositis.

HONORING THE LIFE OF

Stella Clapp

At the 3rd Annual Walk, honored the life of Stella Clapp who recently passed away with inclusion body myositis. She was an advocate and mentor for many newly diagnosed patients and caregivers. Watch “LIVE with the Landman’s: Honoring the life of Stella Clapp, an intimate discussion with Stella’s daughter, Jennifer Schubert, and a friend living with inclusion body myositis, “Myositis Joe” Sanchez.

Get to know Stella

Remembering Melissa “MJ” Smith

Premiered Wednesday, Sept. 29th

Earlier this year, we lost a dear friend and MSU volunteer, Melissa “MJ” Smith. Her parents, Larry and Dawn Smith, created a video to discuss MJ’s journey, and to highlight the positive change they saw in MJ when she found the love and support here at Myositis Support and Understanding (MSU).

MJ passed away at only 37 years of age from complications of dermatomyositis, a day before her birthday. MJ was filled with ideas to help others with myositis and embraced her newly-found creativity through painting and writing. We will always remember her with love.

Watch on YouTube

COMMUNITY-BUILDING FUN WALK & FUNDRAISER

What is the Myositis Empower Walk?

IN LOVING MEMORY, ROBERT “BOB” LANDMAN

The Landman Family created the Myositis Empower Walk in 2019 in loving memory of Robert “Bob” Landman who passed away due to a too-late diagnosis of dermatomyositis. In 2020, the Empower Walk introduced the virtual experience, with live participation. There are no fees to attend. However, we encourage you to use this opportunity to invite your friends and family to get involved and help us fundraise. All money raised goes to Myositis Support and Understanding (MSU) and is used to further the mission, to improve the lives of and empower those fighting myositis. Learn more about Bob’s story by reading Our Dad was More Than His Dermatomyositis and watching LIVE with the Landman’s.

2ND ANNUAL WALK TOP TEAM FUNDRAISERS

Meet Last Year’s Top Team Fundraisers!

In the 2nd Edition of the Myositis Empower Walk Newsletter (MEWN), we spotlight two of our top fundraising teams from last year’s Myositis Empower Walk to emphasize the importance of giving.

Team We LOVE Mary B.

Meet Team Leader Jean Koester

Team Thomson

Meet Team Nancy Thomson

FROM THE 2ND ANNUAL WALK

Featured in the Myositis Empower Walk Newsletter – Edition 1

In the 1st Edition of the Myositis Empower Walk Newsletter (MEWN), we introduce you to three strong and empowering Myositis Warriors that we’ve been so fortunate to meet because of the Myositis Empower Walk.

Meet Angela

Angela shares why the Myositis Empower Walk is important to her, and that it is FREE to attend!

Learn about Holly

Holly shares how the Myositis Empower Walk made her feel, and the love of community.

Connect with Ashley

Ashley shares words of encouragement for fellow myositis warriors interested in participating the walk.