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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2028-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2028-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2028-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2028-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2028-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2028-11-11/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2028-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-02-10/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20290414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20290414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003391-1870862400-1870867800@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20290512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20290512T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003392-1873281600-1873287000@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20290609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20290609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003393-1875700800-1875706200@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-06-09/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20290714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20290714T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003394-1878724800-1878730200@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20290811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20290811T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003395-1881144000-1881149400@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20290908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20290908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003396-1883563200-1883568600@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20291013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20291013T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003397-1886587200-1886592600@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-10-13/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20291110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20291110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003398-1889006400-1889011800@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20291208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20291208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003399-1891425600-1891431000@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2029-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20300112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20300112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003400-1894449600-1894455000@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2030-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20300209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20300209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2030-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20300309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20300309T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003402-1899288000-1899293400@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2030-03-09/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20300413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20300413T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003403-1902312000-1902317400@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2030-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20300511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20300511T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003404-1904731200-1904736600@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2030-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20300608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20300608T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
UID:10003405-1907150400-1907155800@300.myositis.org
SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2030-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20300713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20300713T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2030-07-13/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20300810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20300810T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2030-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20300914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20300914T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2030-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20301012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20301012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2030-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20301109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20301109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T141129
CREATED:20260409T132410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T132410Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Colorado Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group for all myositis diagnoses meets monthly on the second Saturday. TMA support groups are a place to connect\, be understood\, and feel less alone — whether you’re seeking support\, offering encouragement\, or somewhere in between. Research shows that peer support can increase feelings of belonging by up to 70% and improve overall well-being for most participants. Just as powerful\, many people who support others report improvements in their own mental and emotional health. \nEvery voice matters. Sharing experiences\, listening\, and learning from one another strengthens the myositis community and reminds us that none of us has to navigate this journey alone. \nCome for support. Come for connection. Come for community. \nRegister Here \nAbout the Leader \n \nMeet Jim Milani\, a TMA member who was moved by the efforts of the late Marianne Moyer and the TMA Southwest Florida’s success in organizing a Myositis Symposium for Physical and Occupational Therapists for  Myositis Awareness Month. He called Rachel Bromley\, TMA’s Senior Manager of Patient Education\, Support and Advocacy to offer to organize one in his home state of Colorado. Rachel was ecstatic\, as Marianne’s vision had always been for this event to branch out to other TMA groups! One catch though – TMA Colorado had been dormant for quite some time. So she swung for the fences and said “How about reactivating the Colorado group at the same time? You can connect more PTs and OTs that way\, find a few volunteers to possibly help your efforts\, and provide and receive support for myositis along the way!” \nJim replied with one word “SURE!” And so this journey began. \nFor the past 20 years\, Jim has been a Physical Therapist and is Board Certified as a Geriatric Specialist. After several years of misdiagnoses\, he was correctly diagnosed with IBM in late 2023. Despite this\, Jim continues to pursue his love for activity and sports. He is passionate about sharing his personal and professional “fitness forward” philosophy\, helping people understand how to modify and adapt exercises to their functional level. Jim resides in Colorado with his wife\, Laura. He is a proud father of six adult children and has two grandchildren. Jim says his family and faith help him get through each day. While there is much about IBM that he cannot control\, he focuses on what he can: his attitude and effort. #justkeepswimming
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-colorado-myositis-support-group-meeting-2-2/2030-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Milani":MAILTO:Milani@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde2pqjsrGNfydYipCNiyzhwXceHDv1jH
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