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
2021 Idaho Walk & Roll a Tremendous Success
On Saturday, September 18, walkers and rollers stepped out to say "FSHD Ends with Me!" at the annual Idaho Walk & Roll. Our local event raised nearly $14,000 towards the campaign total, through participants and teams from across the state.
Stay tuned as we begin the planning for our 2022 Idaho Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD!
The First Annual Idaho Talent Fest was a Tremendous Success!
Make plans now to be a part of this event in 2022 - Saturday, April 9th
Online auditions January 10 - February 13 | Online voting February 15 - 27 | March 1, 2022 Finalists Announced!
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.
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 »
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 »
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.
Stay Informed on Chapter Activities!
Join the world’s largest network of patients, families, clinicians, researchers, and friends advocating for FSH muscular dystrophy. Let us know you want to be a part of the local chapter and you'll never miss a meeting or event notice.
When you sign up you'll receive the latest word on clinical trials, information on how to live strong, and about local events that will connect to our remarkable community. You will also have the option to join our patient contact registry.
If you want to know more about this and why it is so important, learn more HERE
Your personal information will be kept strictly confidential.
