Welcome to the Tampa Chapter!
Thank you for visiting the Tampa Chapter of the FSHD Society which officially launched in May 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.
Targeting a Cure fundraiser: Oct. 2nd!
George Pollock Jr, Founder of the FSHD Cycling Team, is hosting the first annual "Targeting a Cure for FSHD" clay shooting event to raise awareness and funds for FSH Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). This will be a great day to re-connect with friends - old and new! Join us to shoot, to eat, or just to mingle!
Volunteer Spotlight: George Pollock
Meet your local Board Member, George Pollock, who also serves as the Chair of the Community Engagement Committee. He describes his journey with FSHD as well as his motivation for his work.
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To contact us directly, please email: TampaChapter@fshdsociety.org
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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 »
Wellness Hour (Virtual Meeting)
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Join us for our monthly Zoom meeting on Wellness, held on the second Monday of... Read More »
JANE POLLOCK
Chapter Director
I am excited to be leading the Tampa Chapter of the FSHD Society. My husband, George, was diagnosed in 2006. He is the first person in his family to have FSHD. We found the FSHD Society to be a great resource and found support among its members. We wanted to help spread the word to other patients and their families about the work being done by the society. George is involved on the FSHD Society’s Board, and I wanted to contribute in my own way towards connecting families and helping to find and fund a cure.
We are currently “empty nesters” and enjoy spending as much time outdoors as we can. Our daughter, Emily, works as an engineer in California, and our son, Jacob, is a college student in Ft. Myers, Florida. We are also “parents” to our little Pomeranian, Diamond.
I am looking forward to creating a strong and active FSHD community that will advocate and provide support for those diagnosed with FSHD.
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