Welcome to the Idaho Chapter!
Founded by Minette Hale in January 2020, the goals of the Chapter Program here in the Idaho area are to:
- Increase awareness and educate families throughout Idaho.
- 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!
Please join our chapter via the "Stay informed on Local Activities" form on the right. We'll make sure you receive updates about future events and plans!
Please visit our Facebook page! @FSHD-Society-Idaho
Announcing the First Annual
Idaho Talent Fest!
July 10th, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Minette Hale
Hear from your local Chapter Director, Minette Hale, about her journey with FSHD, how she found her place at the FSHD Society, and her advice for folks thinking about getting more involved.
The Idaho Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD - September 18, 2021!
Upcoming Events
Jul
27
Sharegiver Hour – The mental health toll of the pandemic
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 FSHD. This virtual meeting is a safe and supportive space to share your experiences, challenges, and helpful tips with other caregivers. This month, we have a recommended reading, this NPR story, "Unpaid Caregivers Were Already Struggling. It's Only Gotten Worse During The Pandemic." A recent study found that family caregivers…
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9
Wellness Hour (Virtual Meeting)
This is our monthly Zoom meeting on Wellness, held on the second Monday of each month at 5:00-6:00 pm ET (if Monday is a national holiday, the meeting will be held on Tuesday). The Wellness Hour is open to everyone in the FSHD community. This is your time to enjoy the company of fellow FSHers, share challenges, talk about what works for you, and feel validated and supported in whatever you may be going through. If you are interested, please…
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FSHD Society Radio on our Early-Onset chapter
9:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM CT | 7:00 PM MT | 6:00 PM PT This month's guests are Ally Roets and her son, Sam Ellis. Together with Kristin Zwickau, they are co-leading our early-onset FSHD chapter for families that have members who developed symptoms of FSHD in early childhood. This form of FSHD brings unique challenges. We seek to connect early-onset families around the world through this chapter so that they can share their knowledge and advocate for research…
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Meet Your Chapter Director
Minette Hale
Minette comes from a strong family line of FSH Muscular Dystrophy. She and 6 of her 8 siblings have inherited the disorder from her father and grandmother. It has been a huge part of not only her life, but her immediate and extended family as well. Having people in her life who can relate to her struggles has been a strength. She hopes, as a chapter director, to help others feel support from their FSHD family as we are all brothers and sisters in this disease.
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