Welcome to the Chicagoland Chapter!
Thank you for visiting the Chicagoland Chapter! 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.
Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Lukas
Hear from your Chapter Director, Dave Lukas, about his journey with FSHD, how he got involved with the FSHD Society, and why he's hopeful for the future.
2021 Virtual Chicagoland Walk & Roll a Tremendous Success!
On Saturday, September 11, walkers and rollers stepped out to say "FSHD Ends with Me!" at the annual Chicagoland Walk & Roll. Our local event raised over $20,000 towards the campaign total, through participants and teams from across the state.
And it's not too late to add your support! Donate to your favorite walker, team or just to the event before October 1 to add to our total!
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To reach us, please email: ChicagoChapter@fshdsociety.org
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Would you like to get involved? Simply fill out the form in the sidebar.
Upcoming Events
FSHD University: Pregnancy and reproductive genetic counseling
1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT With Sanne Vincenten, MD, and Nicol Voermans, MD PhD, of Radboud University Medical Center, and... Read More »
Chicago Virtual Chapter Meeting
Chicago ILSaturday, Oct. 23rd, 2021, 10am CT 11am ET | 10am CT | 9am MT | 8am PT Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82661566456?pwd=VmhLTXRnNGRqYnkyd2dLRExEUTZaZz09 It’s been a while since we got together as a... Read More »
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 »
DAVE LUKAS
Chapter Director
Dave feels passionately about building a strong chapter in the Chicagoland area because he believes in the power of shared connection through this disease. Whether as someone who’s affected or someone who loves someone who’s affected, building a community around each other allows us all to gain strength, support and encouragement so we can push towards a cure for this disease and be an advocate for us all. Dave lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife, 3 kids and Siberian Husky pup.
Stay Informed on Chapter Activities!
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