Building Strength Together: Powerful Conversations on Emotional Wellness Kick Off Webinar Series

Building Strength Together: Powerful Conversations on Emotional Wellness Kick Off Webinar Series

This past weekend marked the start of something truly special for the NM community. A Foundation Building Strength launched their “Building Strength Together” Webinar Series, a platform designed to foster connection, support, and education for individuals and families navigating the challenges of NM. The first session focused on Emotional Wellness, a critical but often overlooked…

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Research Brief: Promising Updates in Nemaline Myopathy Gene Therapy and Drug Repurposing Development

Research Brief: Promising Updates in Nemaline Myopathy Gene Therapy and Drug Repurposing Development

Dr. Vandana Gupta and her team at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, with funding from A Foundation Building Strength (AFBS), are making exciting progress in the quest to find treatments for Nemaline Myopathy (NM). This rare neuromuscular disease affects muscle function and can significantly impact quality of life. Here’s a quick update on their recent research…

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AFBS & Beggs Laboratory Launch Groundbreaking NM Biobanking Program

AFBS & Beggs Laboratory Launch Groundbreaking NM Biobanking Program

A Foundation Building Strength (AFBS) proudly announces a significant expansion of its Nemaline Myopathy (NM) research efforts through the launch of the Beggs Laboratory NM Biobanking Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. This groundbreaking initiative builds upon the existing AFBS-sponsored NM Tissue Repository and aims to revolutionize our understanding of NM, forging a path toward new…

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FACES OF NM: Harneet Sandhu is Navigating Nemaline Myopathy with Resilience and Advocacy

FACES OF NM: Harneet Sandhu is Navigating Nemaline Myopathy with Resilience and Advocacy

Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Medical Complexities Harneet Sandhu’s journey with Nemaline Myopathy (NM) began with early signs noticed by her mother when she was just three years old. “When I would fall while walking, I wouldn’t stand back up,” she recalls. Concerned, her mother sought medical advice, leading to a pivotal diagnosis of a muscular…

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FACES OF NM: Alexandra is Finding Strength in Every Breath

FACES OF NM: Alexandra is Finding Strength in Every Breath

Alexandra Gresick isn’t letting Nemaline Myopathy (NM) define her. The 35-year-old St. Louis resident wears many hats – a university employee passionate about student success, a culture and language enthusiast, and a determined individual navigating a rare disease. Her journey with NM began with a dramatic turn. A Diagnosis and a New Chapter “Hospitalization for…

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FACES OF NM: A Mother-Son Duo Finding Strength Together

FACES OF NM: A Mother-Son Duo Finding Strength Together

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 “𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘔” 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘕𝘔 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺. Noelle Nuñez and her son, Ezmile, are rewriting the narrative of Nemaline Myopathy (NM). Noelle’s journey began invisibly, a condition that went undiagnosed for years, silently shaping her life. “I didn’t get…

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FACES OF NM: Mila, Warrior Princess

FACES OF NM: Mila, Warrior Princess

Mila Giselle Davila is all smiles and sunshine. At five years old, the Houston, TX resident exudes a vibrancy that transcends the challenges of living with Nemaline Myopathy (NM), a rare congenital muscle disease. But Mila’s journey began with a fight, a fight that would shape her life and the lives of those who love her most.

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FACES OF NM: Nicole Riedie’s Story of Resilience and Triumph

FACES OF NM: Nicole Riedie’s Story of Resilience and Triumph

The second installment in our “Faces of NM” series featuring the unique stories of members in our diverse and incredible Nemaline Myopathy community. Nicole Riedie, a marketing professional from Sherwood, Arkansas, is no stranger to adversity. Diagnosed with Nemaline Myopathy (NM) at a young age, Nicole has faced a lifetime of challenges, yet her story…

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