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 FSH.
- 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 10, 2021
Idaho Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD - Fall 2021!
Upcoming Events
Jan
21
FSHD University: Introduction to whole-body MRI for FSH muscular dystrophy
1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT We refer often to MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) as an almost magical way to peer inside the body and see what's going on with our muscles. MRI is a key component of Fulcrum's ReDUX4 clinical trial for FSH muscular dystrophy. But do you really understand how this technology works, and what it can and can't reveal? Is it useful only for research, or does it…
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Caregiver / Sharegiver Hour
8:00 - 9:00 PM ET 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. Please respect our rules restricting this meeting to caregivers (or "sharegivers," as Isaac Prilleltensky has proposed, because providing care to loved ones is a two-way street). Because we don't want to publicly post the Zoom meeting link (to…
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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). It 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. Our January meeting was fantastic! Attendance is…
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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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