Welcome to the Ontario Chapter!
Thank you for visiting the Ontario, Canada Chapter of the FSHD Society! 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.
Contact our Chapter Director, Carrie Wilkinson directly, via email: OntarioChapter@fshdsociety.org, or by phone (905) 904-3721
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Canadian Networking Resource: Anne Harland, Canadian FSHD Network - harland.milne@sympatico.ca, (905) 843-1403
Inaugural Ontario Walk & Roll was a Tremendous Success!
On Saturday, September 18, walkers and rollers stepped out to say "FSHD Ends with Me!" at the very first Canadian Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD! Our local event rasied over $51,000 towards the campaign total, through participants and teams from all across Canada!
Stay tuned for information on the 2022 Ontario Walk & Roll!
Upcoming Events
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 »
FSHD University: Drug Development update
12:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Jeffrey Statland, MD Our speaker this month is Jeffrey Statland, MD, co-director of the FSHD... Read More »
CARRIE WILKINSON
Chapter Director
A bit about me. I live on a hobby farm north of Toronto with my husband, John, and our two children. Our daughter was diagnosed with FSHD at the age of six and John was diagnosed shortly after.
Professionally, I work as an Occupational Therapist in neuro rehabilitation. I pour my heart and soul into helping my patients achieve their goals.
I am equally dedicated to build a collective voice for FSHD in our province. Although Ontario encompasses a large geographical area, I know we will come together to support one another, share resources, and actively engage in finding a cure for FSHD.
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