Chrissy Thornton

My name is Chrissy M. Thornton, and I am the new Executive Director for TMA! While I do not live with myositis (a degenerative chronic and incurable rare disease affecting the muscles and occurring with other symptoms), for the past 10 years, I have lived as a caregiver to my child who also lives with a chronic, incurable disease. I share both compassion and empathy for all of those who live with chronic illness. For those who live with myositis, I know that life can be a roller coaster of active and remitting disease. However, the opportunity for us to collectively make life more manageable for patients who live with uncertainty, has never been greater. As you know, the funds we raise and have contributed to research have brought us closer to a cure and enabled us to provide services that support increased quality of life for our patients. I am committed to a culture where every dollar counts. Because it does. Please support my efforts and help me make a difference in the lives of those living with myositis. The Myositis Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.