Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Chapter!

Thank you for visiting the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the FSHD Society which officially launched in 2018. 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.

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Thank you for supporting the Walk & Roll in 2022!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who walked, rolled, donated, and showed up on Saturday, Sept. 24th in Alpha Ridge Park in Marriottsville, MD! We are thrilled to announce that we raised over $35,000!!! There is still time to contribute, and you can do so here: https://team.fshdsociety.org/midatlanticwalkroll

Want to know more about the Walk & Roll? Learn More

 

To contact us directly, please email: MidAtlanticChapter@fshdsociety.org

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Women on Wellness: On Mattering

Zoom Virtual Meeting

First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month we'll be talking about "mattering," feeling valued as a... Read More »

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Wellness Hour: Holiday revels

Zoom Virtual Meeting

5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month, you're invited to come dressed in Zoom-worthy holiday apparel, with favorite seasonal libations... Read More »

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Ann Kolakowski

Ann Kolakowski

Interim Chapter Director

Ann is the wife of FSHD Society Board Member Frank Kolakowski, who is affected with the disease and has many other family members also impacted by it. Ann and Frank are excited to be involved with the Society at this time, with treatments and a cure within sight.

In her role as interim Chapter Director, Ann looks forward to connecting other patients, caregivers, researchers and healthcare providers in the Mid-Atlantic region to one another and the Society. Please be in touch to learn more about how you can play a part in our chapter!

Ann works as the senior director of planned gifts for the Humane Society of the United States. The Kolakowskis live in Brookeville, MD, and have two grown children.

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