To crack the code of FSHD, patients are essential. Every breakthrough in FSHD has been made because patients and their family members got involved. We are hopeful that a treatment is within sight; your participation will move us closer to discovery.
FSH Muscular Dystrophy is highly variable, even among affected family members. Each person has their own unique journey with FSHD. The FSHD Society is here to educate and empower individuals to live their best lives, physically and mentally.
There is great power in community. Around the globe, individuals with FSHD are living proof of that. When we come together, each bringing our unique strengths to bear, we inspire each other to reach higher than we can when we go it alone.
The FSHD Society is a convener and collaborator to find solutions, but we can’t do it alone. We need you to join us.
Your participation is vital to creating a world free of the suffering caused by Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD).
Education is our Best Weapon for Change
FSHD University is your center for advanced education about the art and science of living with FSH muscular dystrophy. Our webinars and other contents are designed to empower individuals to live their best lives, physically and mentally. Our departments of Physical Health, Wellness, and Research provide treasure troves of videos, articles, and resource lists, provided by the world's top experts, including many people living with FSHD. FSHD University is a place for you to gain knowledge, make friends, and find hope.
Latest Blog Posts
A children’s book about resilience
My name is Monica Boeh and I live with FSH muscular dystrophy. I have a master’s degree in education, and I have been working for a nonprofit organization whose vision is to have a barrier-free Northwest Missouri. I am part of a great group of people who assist people with disabilities and those who are…
Extraordinary Measures – Many shots on goal
by Jamshid Arjomand, Chief Science Officer With a dozen or more potential FSHD therapies in the drug development pipeline, why is the FSHD Society continuing to invest substantial funds− a record $2 million this year− in grants for more basic…
Upcoming Events
FSHD Radio – Giving Tuesday Radiothon
Facebook LiveTim Hollenback, FSHD Radio host #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. On Tuesday, November 30th, we will celebrate with an all-day Radiothon event with FSHD Radio. Our amazing host, Tim Hollenback, will hold four hour-long sessions live on Facebook. Tune in...
Sharegiver Hour – Eating for health
8:00 - 9:00 PM ET | 7-8pm CT | 6-7pm MT | 5-6pm PT Matt Beke, University of Florida We’ve invited Matt Beke, a clinical dietician at the Fixel Center for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida, to join us this evening to talk about food, health, and self-care. Matt is a Registered Dietitian...
Wellness Hour (Virtual Meeting) – Reducing stress in our lives
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Join us this month to learn about stress reduction through Mindfulness. Dr. Jennifer Egert will lead us through a brief introduction and exercise in Mindfulness. Then we'll break up into smaller conversation groups so everyone will have a chance to...
The FSHD Society is a convener and collaborator to find solutions, but we can’t do it alone. Your participation is vital to ending the suffering caused by FSH Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). There are many ways you can get involved and play an active role.