Connection & Community
You Don’t Have to Walk This Journey Alone
Living with Graves’ Disease can sometimes feel isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. Connecting with others who understand, sharing your story, learning from experts, and finding a supportive community can bring encouragement, confidence, and hope. Healing is about more than managing symptoms—it also means knowing that someone is walking beside you.
The TED Community Organization is a global 501(c)(3) nonprofit created by patients, for patients. While our primary focus is Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), more than 90% of our community also lives with Graves’ Disease. We proudly welcome anyone affected by Graves’ Disease—whether or not they have developed TED.
Founded and led by people with lived experience, TED Community combines trusted education with meaningful human connection. Through innovative programs, expert collaborations, and opportunities to learn, create, and connect, we help people feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout their journey.
Every TED Community program is offered free of charge through the generosity of our partners and supporters, ensuring that no one has to face Graves’ Disease or TED alone.
Looking for answers?
CONNECTED Virtual Mini-Summits
Hear directly from leading physicians, researchers, and people living with Graves’ Disease and Thyroid Eye Disease. Our virtual educational events bring trusted information together with real-life experiences, giving you the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and discover new reasons for hope.
What you’ll gain
✓ Trusted education
✓ Expert perspectives
✓ Practical guidance
✓ Hope for the future
Visit TED Community to learn more.
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Looking for people who understand?
Support Groups
Sometimes the greatest comfort comes from talking with someone who truly understands. Our support groups provide a welcoming place to share experiences, ask questions, and encourage one another in a safe and compassionate environment.
What you’ll gain
✓ Understanding
✓ Friendship
✓ Encouragement
✓ Connection
Visit TED Community to learn more.
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Ready to tell your story?
Storytelling Workshop
Every person’s journey matters. Our storytelling workshop helps participants discover the power of sharing their experiences with confidence, authenticity, and purpose. Many people find that telling their story becomes part of their own healing while helping others feel less alone.
What you’ll gain
✓ Confidence
✓ Healing
✓ Purpose
✓ A stronger voice
Looking for a creative outlet?
TED ART & Creative Studio
Art has a unique way of expressing emotions that words sometimes cannot. Whether painting, writing, creating, or simply exploring creativity, our studio offers a peaceful place to reflect, heal, and connect with others through artistic expression.
What you’ll gain
✓ Creative expression
✓ Emotional healing
✓ Relaxation
✓ Joy
Visit TED Community to learn more.
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Need someone to talk with?
One-to-One Connections
Sometimes one caring conversation can make all the difference. Our one-to-one connections help introduce you to another member of the community who understands the journey and is willing to listen, encourage, and walk beside you.
What you’ll gain
✓ Personal support
✓ Encouragement
✓ Shared experience
✓ Hope
Visit TED Community to learn more.
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Want to stay informed?
Community Newsletter
Receive trusted educational updates, research news, upcoming events, inspiring stories, and opportunities to connect with the Graves’ and TED community—all delivered directly to your inbox.
What you’ll gain
✓ Latest news
✓ Research updates
✓ Educational resources
✓ Upcoming events