Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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April 01, 2024
WHEREAS, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is a rare and relatively unknown autoimmune disease that currently has no cure; and,
WHEREAS, MOGAD attacks the central nervous system and can cause lifetime disability, including blindness and/or paralysis; and,
WHEREAS, the cause of MOGAD is still a mystery, and there are currently no FDA-approved treatments for affected individuals; and,
WHEREAS, when mistaken for other similar neuroinflammatory diseases, incorrect treatments can exacerbate MOGAD symptoms; and,
WHEREAS, increasing awareness about MOGAD has helped improve overall detection, as doctors have become more likely to recognize the varying manifestations of the disease; and,
WHEREAS, the MOGAD community is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of this disease in order to promote research, improve patient care and outcomes, and ultimately find a cure;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim April 2024 as Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease Awareness Month in Michigan.