Welcome to the British Columbia Chapter!
Thank you for visiting the British Columbia, 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 British Columbia 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 British Columbia Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD
Our 1ST ANNUAL British Columbia Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Celebration was a huge success! Please stay tuned as we begin planning for our 2024 event.
Learn more about the Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD HERE.
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To contact us directly, please email: BCChapter@fshdsociety.org
Please join us! Simply fill out the form in the sidebar to become a member of the British Columbia chapter
Upcoming Events
British Columbia Chapter Virtual Meeting
Zoom Virtual Meeting , United StatesMEETING: British Columbia Chapter - Virtual Meeting DATE: Thursday, December 7th, 2023 TIME: 6:00pm PT WHERE: Virtually, via ZOOM. Please RSVP HERE to receive the Zoom link. DETAILS: With the Holidays quickly... Read More »
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 »
Priscilla Sharun
Chapter Co-Director
Hi! I am excited to join Cheryl and form the BC Chapter of the FSHD Society. We have been a small, but connected group of people in BC that Zoom and chat regularly to navigate this FSHD journey together.
I was diagnosed a few years ago after having my second child, and found the diagnosis hard to process. I found my way through and a large part was the support of the local community and resources. It is my hope that the community will continue to build, so no one needs to feel alone as they move through the disease.
I have two younger kids, a supportive husband and love spending time with my family outdoors. My disease progression has thankfully slowed, and I put lots of energy into my personal wellness including diet, supplements and exercise. I post my FSHD activities on my Instagram account FSHD Wellness.
Cheryl Hooge
Chapter Co-Director
Hello! My name is Cheryl, and I am so glad you found us! I am excited to co-direct the FSHD BC Chapter along with Priscilla!
My daughter was diagnosed with a spontaneous case of FSHD at the age of 16. I am always trying to learn as much as I can from literature and from other people living with the disease, on how to cope and to keep up with research.
The FSHD community is an awesome resource for patients, family members, caregivers and so many others. It is this value that I hold in community that has inspired me to build our community closer to home, and to be able to provide support and friendship with local FSH-ers. It is also a very crucial time because as treatments are being developed, we need clinical trial sites. We would love to have one here!
We are looking forward to meeting you!
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