I Have Myocarditis
Myocarditis is a disease marked by inflammation and damage to the heart. Several thousand individuals are diagnosed with myocarditis each year in the US.
I Lost Someone To Myocarditis
The best way to support yourself and your loved ones is to learn from others experiences, educate yourself about the disease, and get involved.
For Physicians And Researchers
Our site provides up-to-date information for physicians, nurses and researchers with the goal of partnering to make advances in diagnosis and treatment.
The 2018 Myocarditis Foundation Gala was a Great Success
Nearly 400 corporate executives, family members, survivors, volunteers and supporters gathered at the Mandarin Oriental ballroom overlooking Central Park in New York City to raise money for the Myocarditis Foundation.
The purpose of the Gala was to raise money to support the mission of the Myocarditis Foundation to fund research, facilitate awareness and provide support to families affected by myocarditis.
Annual Family Support Meeting was held June 22-23 in New York City
The 2018 Patient and Family Support Meeting was held at the Warwick Hotel in New York City. The Family Support Meeting brought families affected by myocarditis together from around the world to spend time with each other and hear from myocarditis researchers and physicians about the advances in myocarditis diagnostics and therapeutics.
- United States
- Canada
- UK
- Other Countries
The Myocarditis Online Support Community has members from around the world!!
MYOCARDITIS ONLINE SUPPORT COMMUNITY IS ACTIVE
The Myocarditis Foundation’s support community now has 199 members from 15 different countries around the world!! Patients, caregivers and friends are having valuable conversations. Recently many newly diagnosed patients and families have reached out for support. Click on a link below to view a conversation and lend a supportive word if you can.
Thankful I Found a Myocarditis Community ….. from a 23 year old nursing student
16 Year-old Healthy Son Just Diagnosed ….. from a mother in Minneapolis
Myocarditis – Living With It ….. from Jonah212 who was diagnosed in February
Visit myocarditis.inspire.com to participate
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2018 Rhett Lundy Memorial Research Fellowship Grant Recipient: Dr. Taejoon Won, PhD
50
% More Men Than Women
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32nd Leading Cause of Death Worldwide
10
% of Sudden Death in USA
2,200,000
Cases Last Year
About the Myocarditis Foundation
The Myocarditis Foundation is an organization dedicated to providing accurate and up-to-date information to medical professionals, patients and their families, and to the scientific advancement of both the diagnosis and treatment of the disease with the goal of saving more lives.
Featured Real Life Story
Gracie’s Story
Sept 6, 2017 is a day our family will never forget. Before this date, Gracie was happy, healthy and rarely sick.
