Welcome to the Central Texas Chapter!
Thank you for visiting the Central Texas Chapter of the FSHD Society which officially launched in March 2020. 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 Central Texas area are to:
- Increase awareness and educate families throughout Central Texas.
- 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!
2021 CenTex Walk & Roll a Tremendous Success!
On Saturday, September 18, walkers and rollers stepped out to say "FSHD Ends with Me!" at the annual CenTex Walk & Roll. Our local event raised nearly $77,000 towards the campaign total, through participants and teams from across the state.
Stay tuned as we begin the planning for our 2022 Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD!
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Read our CenTex Summer Hot Sheet with great information about World FSHD Day, the Walk & Roll and more!
Volunteer Spotlight: Ashley Bryan
Meet your local fundraising leader, Ashley Bryan! She shares her journey with FSHD, how her connection to the FSHD Society has helped her, and why she's hopeful for the future.
To contact us directly, please email: CenTexChapter@fshdsociety.org
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Upcoming Events
Sharegiver Hour
8:00 - 9:00 PM ET | 7-8pm CT | 6-7pm MT | 5-6pm PT This monthly meeting is for those of you who are providing care to loved ones with... Read More »
Women on Wellness
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This is our mutual support and social group for women... Read More »
Wellness Hour (Virtual Meeting)
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Join us for our monthly Zoom meeting on Wellness, held on the second Monday of... Read More »
Rachel Sartin
Chapter Director
Rachel lives in Austin Texas with her husband Rob. They have two sons, one in high school and one in college. After studying computer science in college and graduate school, Rachel worked in a variety of software companies. She did many things, but mostly concentrated around the development of software, both as a developer as well as manager and executive. She recently retired and is concentrating on family and other volunteer efforts. So she is excited to be able to work with the FSHD Society as a new chapter director. She hopes the chapter can offer support and information to those affected as well as their friends and family. Rachel was diagnosed with FSHD shortly after high school.
Also please meet the Central Texas Fundraising Leader, Ashley Bryan. Contact her to brainstorm ideas and to volunteer for fundraising efforts! She can be reached at ashleybryan1@gmail.com
Stay Informed on Chapter Activities!
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