You don’t need to be a babe in the literal sense to join the Chronic Babe Forum. I’m a member if that’s any proof! If you have a chronic illness or are waiting for a diagnosis, this forum is for you.

Jenni Prokopy, the founder and editrix of ChronicBabe.com also runs the Chronic Babe Forum. Get to know Jenni on Twitter as @ChronicBabe and see why she’s so awesome at being an advocate for those of us with health issues. And that’s what her forum is all about too – advocacy with a lot of humor.

You’ll find over 850 members at the Chronic Babe Forum and lots of groups. There’s groups for individual illnesses, hobbies, being social online and off and more. Yes, there’s a group for bloggers! You can find information about blog carnivals, blogs to follow and subjects to write about. Feel free to ask a question and a member is willing to help out.

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There’s a chat function that only members can take part in. So if you’re having a bad day and need to get in a better frame of mind, or just want to say hi, go ahead and talk online. I always feel welcome at the Chronic Babe Forum because the members understand what I’m going through. You won’t get advice unless you ask for it. You’ll be treated like a person not your disease. I’m often uplifted from a quick visit.

I think of the Chronic Babe Forum as an online support group with the intent of giving those of us with chronic illnesses the tools we need to make our lives better. Hanging out with positive people is the key!

The MDA has announced a new ambassador who has Myastenia Gravis. Anastasia Corp is 8 years old was diagnosed with MG at the age of 2.

Anastasia is Pennsylvannia’s new Goodwill Ambassador for the MDA. She’ll help with fundraising, educational and special events for 2011. She’s described as “well-spoken, lively and affectionate.”

State Goodwill Ambassadors travel throughout the state and help share information about the MDA. Please visit the Muscular Dystrophy Association to learn more about Myasthenia Gravis and other diseases covered by the MDA.

Congrats to the winner of the Stand Up To Cancer givewaway

– Theodore Bryniarski

I’ll email Theodore, who has 48 hours to reply and claim his prize. Thank you to all who entered.