2026 FSHD T-Shirt Contest

1. This contest is open to any one living with FSHD, their family, friends, and care partners.
2.  All designs must be original creations of the entrant. AI art is not allowed. They must include all of the required design components outlined below and use the FSHD Society brand standards (i.e. colors, trademarks, logos, etc.).
3. Submissions must not have been previously published and must not contain profanity, trademarks, other organization’s logos, Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Team information, or any copyrighted works of any other person or business.
4. Design(s) must be submitted in .pdf format, via the T-Shirt Contest Submission Form on the FSHD Society website. Submissions are due by 11:59pm (ET) on February 28, 2026.
   1. Designs must be created in either Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Canva, or CorelDRAW.
5. Winning designer agrees to sign a waiver to allow The FSHD Society full use of their design, free of charge, for any and all printing and promotional purposes.
6. The contest winner must agree to submit a high-resolution layered vector art file within 7 days of notification and agree to work with the Society’s printer if small changes/modifications are necessary for production. If not, an alternate winner may be chosen due to meet production deadlines.
7. By submitting an entry, you are agreeing to all contest rules. If you have any questions, please email An.Sasala@FSHDSociety.org.

Winning designs will be placed on the front of the 2026 Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD t-shirt, the 2026 World FSHD Day t-shirt, and may be used for general FSHD Society and FSHD-related merchandise.

Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Rules & Specifications

• T-Shirt must be white, black, orange, gray, or another solid color complimenting the FSHD Society brand colors.
• T-shirt must include the phrase “2026 Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD” and the Walk & Roll logo.
• To keep printing costs low, designs must be a single color and must use one of the below brand colors.
• You can only use one of the below font families and typefaces

• Design Software: Designs must be created in either Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Canva, or CorelDRAW.
  • (Designs created using t-shirt design websites like, Bonfire, CafePress, and Zazzle will NOT be accepted)

World FSHD Day Rules & Specifications

• T-Shirt must be white, black, orange, or gray.
• T-shirt must include the phrase “2026 World FSHD Day” and the World FSHD Day logo.
• To keep printing costs low, designs should use a maximum of 3 colors.

• Design Software: Designs must be created in either Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Canva, or CorelDRAW.
  • (Designs created using t-shirt design websites like, Bonfire, CafePress, and Zazzle will NOT be accepted)

FSHD Society & General FSHD Merch Rules & Specifications

• T-Shirt must be white, black, orange, or gray.
• T-shirt must include the FSHD Society logo (unaltered) and/or the word “FSHD” or “Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy”
• To keep printing costs low, designs should use a maximum of 2 colors.
  • If using the FSHD Society logo, you must use branded colors for your design and one of the below fonts.
  • Designs without the Society logo can use any color and any font.

• Design Software: Designs must be created in either Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Canva, or CorelDRAW.
  • (Designs created using t-shirt design websites like, Bonfire, CafePress, and Zazzle will NOT be accepted)

Brand Guidelines:

You can access the full PDF of the FSHD Society Brand Guidelines AQUÍ. Logos can be downloaded AQUÍ. Relevant color and font information has been pulled out and included below.

Approved and branded fonts:

• Helvetica Rounded LT STD Black
• DM Sans
• DM Serif Display
• Blithe

If you encounter issues finding these fonts, please contact An.Sasala@FSHDSociety.org for alternative, approved fonts.

Brand colors:

1. Entries will be evaluated by an independent panel of judges (FSHD Society staff and members of the FSHD community) and will be reviewed for:
2. • Concept and originality of design
   • Visibility from a reasonable distance
   • Adherence to design and submission rules and guidelines
   • Where applicable, adherence to FSHD Society brand guidelines, including logo usage, colors, and typefaces
   • Successfully capturing the spirit of the Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD and/or World FSHD Day and/or FSHD awareness raising and community spirit
   • Totality of design and production readiness
3. Upon final review, the top three designs will be presented for a public vote from the community (limit of one vote per person). Vote must be submitted by 11:59pm (ET) on March 29, 2026 via the voting form available on the FSHD Society website and social media. If a tie breaker is required, a member of FSHD Society staff will cast the final vote.

Publicity and Agreement: Contest entry constitutes an agreement by the submitting designers to grant free license of all copyrights of the submitted works to FSHD Society in perpetuity, for publicity and promotional purposes. Top 3 finalists will be subject to approval by the FSHD Society prior to public voting.

Media Release: By submitting artwork, you agree that if your design wins, the FSHD Society retains first printing rights and a free license, in perpetuity, to utilize the design on t-shirts and other promotional items, and marketing, fundraising, and public relations materials. You are guaranteeing that your design does not contain any copyrighted material, including images/copy found on the internet, unless clearly marked as published under a Creative Commons (cc) license. Contest entrants who are not selected as the winning designer(s) retain all rights to their artwork.

My name is Brittany Lauro. I’m a 29-year-old military spouse living in Northern California, formally diagnosed with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) at the age of 14. Dance has always been my first artistic language, with training in hip-hop, lyrical, and jazz. Losing aspects of that physical expression due to FSHD reshaped my relationship with art, but it never diminished my connection to creativity or storytelling.

Living with FSHD requires constant adaptation in a world not always designed with disability in mind, which has deepened my appreciation for art as both communication and advocacy. Throughout my twenties, I’ve worked in marketing, communications, and public affairs within the Air Force, developing skills in visual design, branding, graphic design, and documenting meaningful moments. I’m honored to serve on the FSHD Society T-shirt judging committee and grateful to be part of a creative community using art to raise awareness, inspire connection, and move us closer to a cure.

Kathy is a retired educator who has served as the director of the FSHD New England Chapter since 2017. She is deeply committed to supporting the ongoing search for effective treatments for FSHD, consistently advocating for increased awareness and research efforts. Raised in a small town in Vermont within a creative household, Kathy developed a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Her experiences span a wide variety of artistic forms, including fiber arts, pottery, and watercolor, to name a few. This diverse exposure has shaped her passion for creativity and artistic expression. The FSHD community is home to talented and gifted individuals, and a well-designed, creative t-shirt will  celebrate the diversity  of this international community and also serve to promote greater awareness of FSHD.

Kenna is a graphic designer based in Fort Worth, Texas, who has spent several years creating visual storytelling within the non-profit arts sector in DFW. She currently works at a performance theatre, where she gets to be part of the magic of live theatre and the vibrant audiences and artists who make it possible. She has a special love for illustration and clever, thoughtful print design. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and biggest supporter, Kyler, and their mischievous (and perfect) dog and cat, Ellie and Astro.

Diagnosed with FSHD in 2023, Kenna is passionate about giving back to and supporting the FSHD community in any way she can. She enjoys being involved in efforts that make a positive impact and is continually inspired by the creativity, resilience, and heart of those within the community.