Welcome to the Utah Chapter!
Thank you for visiting the Utah Chapter of the FSHD Society which officially launched in March 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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RootsTech 2020
February 26-29, Chapter Director, Allison Calder, participated in RootsTech 2020.
RootsTech brings together people across generations through genealogy and technology. The Utah Program for Inherited Neuromuscular Disorders set up a booth in partnership with the Utah Chapter of the FSHD Society.
Their booth was centered around research on FSHD, allowing attendees the opportunity to see if they “match” into one of the large Utah families whom descend from affected Mormon pioneers!
Utah Chapter Director, Allison Calder, was in attendance at the conference. If you weren't able to attend and want the information, just message Allison (UtahChapter@FSHDsociety.org) and she'll be sure to send it to you.
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2020 Utah Walk & Roll - Details Coming Soon!
Our inaugural Utah Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD was a huge success and we can't wait to do it again! Check back for details on our 2020 event and make plans to join us!
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Upcoming Events
Apr
8
FSHD Radio Sequester Camp
CHANGE OF TIME TO: 7:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM CT | 5:00 PM MT | 4:00 PM PT We're In This Together During this time of self-isolation because of the covid-19 crisis, it’s important to stay connected. Join FSHD Radio show host Tim Hollenback every Wednesday evening on Facebook Live for an open-ended conversation about whatever is on your mind. Whether you just need someone to talk to, are trying to solve a problem, or have ideas to share, we welcome…
Find out more »FSHD Radio Sequester Camp
CHANGE OF TIME TO: 7:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM CT | 5:00 PM MT | 4:00 PM PT We're In This Together During this time of self-isolation because of the covid-19 crisis, it’s important to stay connected. Join FSHD Radio show host Tim Hollenback every Wednesday evening on Facebook Live for an open-ended conversation about whatever is on your mind. Whether you just need someone to talk to, are trying to solve a problem, or have ideas to share, we welcome…
Find out more »FSHD Radio Sequester Camp
CHANGE OF TIME TO: 7:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM CT | 5:00 PM MT | 4:00 PM PT We're In This Together During this time of self-isolation because of the covid-19 crisis, it’s important to stay connected. Join FSHD Radio show host Tim Hollenback every Wednesday evening on Facebook Live for an open-ended conversation about whatever is on your mind. Whether you just need someone to talk to, are trying to solve a problem, or have ideas to share, we welcome…
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ALLISON CALDER
Chapter Director
I am thrilled to be a part of building a strong chapter here in Utah. FSHD became part of my life in 2013 when my husband, Curtis, was diagnosed at age 29. As a nurse, I immediately dove in, learning about the mechanisms of the disease and how it would affect our little family. The FSHD Society was an incredible resource, and becoming part of this great community has helped our family immensely. I look forward to meeting more people in our Utah community whose lives are affected by FSHD. We will work together to support each other and move toward our common goal of a treatment and cure. Curt and I live in Salt Lake City with our 4 children. We started our business, Anson Calder, shortly after Curt was diagnosed and use our business to support the FSHD Society’s mission.
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