I've been a member of and donor to TMA for about 10 years. When I was diagnosed with PM my doctors called it a 'rare' disease, and offered no help other than massive amounts of medications. I contacted TMA and got support and factual information that helped not only me, but my family to understand and cope with my disease. I believe in their efforts to support patients and their families. I have been pleasantly surprised at how their Medical Advisory Board doctors take the time to talk to me as an individual (at the annual conferences). And I applaud that TMA has granted over $3 million to research myositis diseases.