About MGAB
About Myasthenia Gravis Association Barbados
The Organisation was formed on 18th December, 1999 with 8 members; Today, it has 34 members; It started as a support group.
but then became a registered charity (#494) in 2001. It also became a member of the Barbados Council for the Disabled on June 28, 2002 – our umbrella body.
The organisation was established out of the desire to identify or make contact with persons diagnosed with MG. Those sufferers share a common bond and may wish to share their experiences or challenges in a similar setting; Also, MG is a rare illness, and the symptoms are different, the stories shared becomes a learning process.
We meet at the Barbados Council for the Disabled, ‘Harambee’ House, Garrison, St. Michael on the last Saturday of every other month (Bi-monthly)
Our main objective is to raise awareness of Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Membership
Our objective is to encourage existing members to seek out other MG sufferers so that they too can become part of our support network.
Our Board
President: Rosalind Mascoll
Vice President: Roslyn Knights
Secretary: Althea Taitt
Treasurer: Carolyn Layne
Public Relations Officer: Deanne Philips
Membership Coordinator: Norma Chase
Floor Member: Moreen Hoyte
Floor Member: Shana Fields
Our Affiliates
Barbados Council for the Disabled
Myaware
MGA United States
Donations
We welcome monetary support from local and international organizations. This funding will go towards the administration of the Myasthenia Gravis Association and its programs.
For Online donations, you will be taken to “On Eagles Wings Inc” Paypal Donations page.
Query on Donations? Write to us at donations@mgabarbados.org
Programs
Guest Speakers – Includes Doctors, Nutritionists, Dieticians, Psychologists, Motivational speakers, Herbalists, Nurses, Emergency Ambulance Service Personnel, Fire Service Personnel, Barbados Police Service Personnel, pharmacists, and affiliated organizations.
Sharing of experiences.
General Discussions
Games & Quizzes
Sharing of MG Material and Socializing after meetings
Update of Fundraising Activities
Update of MG Awareness Day
Party among members
Picnics
Delegate tasks
Collection of membership fees