Welcome to the Sacramento Chapter!
Thank you for visiting the Sacramento Chapter of the FSHD Society which officially launched in September 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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To contact us directly, please email:
SacramentoChapter@fshdsociety.org
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Would you like to get involved? Simply fill out the form in the sidebar. We are looking for a new chapter leader or leadership committee. Please consider joining us!
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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8
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…
Find out more »Mar
8
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. If you are interested, please register by…
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Chapter Director
We are looking for leadership for this important chapter! We welcome all interested parties to contact us and inquire about getting involved as a member of the chapter committee or to be considered for the important role of Chapter Director.
Contact Beth Johnston at Beth.Johnston@FSHDSociety.org
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