WELCOME TO THE MSU FAMILY!

MSU is a patient-centered, volunteer nonprofit organization that leads with love, compassion and a unique understanding of the burdens Myositis brings to patients, care partners and families.  In this website you will find all the resources you need to help you navigate the burden this disease places on you and your loved ones:

SUPPORT

because healing isn’t just physical, it’s emotional. It’s finding people who understand and can say, “Me too. You’re not alone.” 

EDUCATION

because you  deserve to understand your disease as well as your doctors do.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

because MSU wants to help restore what myositis tries to take from you –  security, dignity, and hope. 

ADVOCACY

because you are not your disease and your voice matters

‘RIGHT NOW’ RESEARCH

because who knows what you need to improve your life better than you?

In 2026 we  honor  The Power of Community and the impact MSU volunteers, advocates and patient researchers  are  having on  the lives of those affected by myositis. Come join us!  Become a part of our family and volunteer here. Consider  donating here.

From Emily Filmore, a founding director of MSU and Board Member Emeritus:  “MSU Has my permission to use the image of my MSU logo-inspired painting with credit to me, without restraint. This includes but is not limited to website, promotional items, and sales.”