Welcome to the Atlanta Chapter!
Thank you for visiting the Atlanta Chapter of the FSHD Society which officially launched in October 2018. 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 the Greater Atlanta area are to:
- Increase awareness and educate families throughout Georgia.
- 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 FSH.
- Last but not least let’s HAVE SOME FUN while we accomplish these goals!
Save the Date for the 2023 Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Oct. 15th, 2023 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! We are so excited to be returning to this beautiful venue to celebrate our progress, connect across our community, and raise awareness about FSHD. You can get started today by registering to fundraise. We can't wait to see you there!
Volunteer Spotlight: Jack Gerblick
Hear from your local Chapter Director (and National Board Member!), Jack Gerblick, about his & his family's journey with FSHD, and what his involvement has meant to him.
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To contact us directly, please email: AtlantaChapter@fshdsociety.org
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Upcoming Events
Wellness Hour – Chair dance party
Zoom Virtual Meeting , United StatesDancing with differences: A Moving Celebration of the Season 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Join us for a joyous and... Read More »
FSHD Radio: Community Profiles
Facebook and YouTubeTuesday, December 12th 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 »
Feeling Fit with FSHD – Shaking Qigong with Trish Kean
Zoom Virtual Meeting , United States18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Join us this month for a session... Read More »
Jack Gerblick
Chapter Director
I’m Jack Gerblick and I am heading up the Atlanta Chapter of the FSHD Society.
I was diagnosed with a mild to moderate case of FSH in 1991 at the age of 32.
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