Welcome to the Alberta Chapter!
Thank you for visiting the Alberta, Canada Chapter!
FSHD Canada Foundation has partnered with the FSHD Society to support and grow the FSHD Communities across Canada with the shared goal to deliver treatments and a cure for FSH Muscular Dystrophy.
We are here to build a local community of patients, family and friends, and help them connect and advocate for themselves and each other. Our hope for the future is to find a cure – Until then, we hope to bring a greater awareness to the community, and to help improve the quality of life of all those affected.
The goals of the Chapter Program here in Alberta are to:
- Increase awareness and educate families throughout Alberta.
- Help build connections among patients, care givers, health care providers and others affected by this disease.
- Harness the power of those shared connections allowing us all to gain strength, support and encouragement as we push forward in finding a cure for FSHD.
- Last but not least let’s HAVE SOME FUN while we accomplish these goals!
The 2023 Alberta Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD!
Mark your calendar for Saturday September 9th, 2023 - for our 1ST ANNUAL Alberta Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD in Calgary, AB. REGISTER TODAY!
Learn more about the Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD HERE.
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To contact us directly, please email: AlbertaChapter@fshdsociety.org
Please join us! Simply fill out the form in the sidebar to become a member of the Alberta chapter
Upcoming Events
Women on Wellness – Adaptive cooking
Zoom Virtual Meeting , United StatesFirst Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Adaptive cooking and adaptive eating will be our topic this... Read More »
Wellness Hour on Emergency Preparedness
Zoom Virtual Meeting , United States5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT With all the floods, hurricanes, fires, and earthquakes in the news lately, we're reminded of... Read More »
FSHD Radio: Community Profiles
Facebook and YouTubeTuesday, October 10th On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, we will bring you a new episode of FSHD Radio: Community Profiles. This long-form show includes profiles of the FSHD... Read More »
Karen Camarta
Chapter Co-Director
Welcome! Karen Camarta here, excited to join my sister Jennie in forming the Alberta Chapter of FSHD Society.
With FSHD in my paternal family, it was easy to see the signs in my twenties that I too had joined the ranks, though I have been fortunate to-date with minor symptoms.
I have a beautiful daughter and amazing husband. While I am happy to call Calgary my home, my love of travel gets me out of my house as much as possible, out to discover nature and culture throughout the world.
Looking forward to this next adventure and to meet you!
Jennie Camarta
Chapter Co-Director
Hello! I'm so happy you're here! I'm Jennie Camarta and, along with my sister Karen, we run the Alberta Chapter of the FSHD Society.
While I've pretty much always known I've had FSHD, I was officially diagnosed in my early twenties. However, despite my condition, I'm fortunate to lead a very active lifestyle. My passions in life are getting lost in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains for days at a time, travelling to unique spots all over the world, and, most of all, spending time with my insanely wonderful nieces and nephews.
I've been married to my incredibly supportive partner Nick for close to 17 years. We live in Calgary, and have two pretty cute senior kitties. When I'm not hiking or planning my next trip somewhere, I'm working as a Registered Nurse with the veteran population.
Don't hesitate to reach out, and I look forward to getting to know you!
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