TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
Join the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect, Share, and Find Support
The TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years, this group is here to help reduce isolation, offer resources, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand.
When?
First Tuesday of every two months from:
6:00 – 8:00 PM CT
Join us to decrease loneliness, access helpful resources, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you!
About the Leaders
Lindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist, writer, producer, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times, CBS Radio, NPR, ESPN, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then, in 2023, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome, a collection of rare, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life.
Jim “Sudz” Szudzik
James “Sudz” Szudzik served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court, Service Beer & Wine, Miller Brewing Company, Philip Morris U.S.A., Bonanza Beverage, New Mexico Beverage, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985.
Sudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith, family, and friends, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies, reading, televised sports, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
