Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Chapter!
Thank you for visiting the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the FSHD Society which officially launched in April 2019. 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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Walk & RollOur first Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD took place on Sunday, October 6th, 2019 in Bellevue, WA at the Bellevue Downtown Park. Thanks to all who came out to JOIN US!
Though our Chapter officially launched in 2019, we held a Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD in 2018 in Puyallup, WA, and raised over $20,000! Here are some photos of that great event:
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To contact us directly, please email:
PacificNWChapter@fshdsociety.org
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Upcoming Events
Dec
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Webinar: The ABC’s of clinical trials with Dr. Rabi Tawil
This year, Acceleron’s ACE-083 drug is expected to complete its phase 2b trial, and Fulcrum is conducting its trial of Dr. Rabi Tawil the first drug intended to repress DUX4, the gene implicated in causing FSHD. This is a good time to brush up on the vocabulary of clinical trials and the FDA approval process, and learn how to navigate the path to volunteering for trials. Your guide is Rabi Tawil, MD, who is principal investigator for several clinical trials…
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FSHD Radio – December show
Join radio host Tim Hollenback via Facebook Live on Wednesday, December 18, at 9:00 PM EST - topic TBD
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SUSIE KANEWSKE
Chapter Director
Hello! I am excited to lead the inaugural Pacific Northwest Chapter. Full bio coming soon!
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