DM2 Caregiver Support Group

Join us for our DM2 Caregivers Virtual Support Group Meeting!

3rd Tuesday of Every Month

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Once you’ve registered, use the link in your confirmation email to join any of the upcoming meetings. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please reach out to info@myotonic.org.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting for the Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 Caregiver Community! Join MDF Support Group Facilitator Kim McPeek for a new support group addressing the needs of the Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 caregiver community. This group was formed to provide space for people caring for someone living with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 to share their experiences, stories and support each other. Share this event with your friends on Facebook!

Please note this group is ONLY for DM2 Caregivers. Additionally no virtual support or discussion groups are recorded in order to respect the privacy and confidentiality of attendees.

Questions?

To RSVP or ask questions, contact MDF by email at info@myotonic.org or by phone at 415-800-7777. To share your contact information with support group facilitator Kim McPeek, please fill out this form.

Date(s)

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 05:00AM Add to Calendar 2022-05-17 00:00:00 2022-05-17 00:00:00 DM2 Caregiver Support Group To know more about this Event, Just go to: https://www.myotonic.org/dm2-caregiver-support-group Location Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation info@myotonic.org America/Vancouver public

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Questions?

Request Warmline Support! MDF offers a professionally staffed Warmline for people living with myotonic dystrophy, their caregivers, medical professionals and others to ask questions, find support and guidance and, when appropriate, be connected to additional resources and services. Click here to request Warmline Support.

Additional questions? Contact MDF by email at info@myotonic.org or give us a call at 415-800-7777.

Join us for our DM2 Caregivers Virtual Support Group Meeting!

3rd Tuesday of Every Month

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM PDT6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Questions?

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT