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5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT In the last few months, a raft of articles have been published on the topic of friendship. Some were about research on the topic, some were about new books that have just come out, and some were just reflections on […]
Tuesday, May 9th On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, we will bring you a new episode of FSHD Radio: Community Profiles. This long-form show includes profiles of the FSHD community living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. Family planning and adoption can be difficult subjects for anyone to navigate, especially […]
7:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT | 5:00 pm MT | 4:00 pm PT FSHD Young Professionals is a social and support group focused on encouraging and empowering young adults impacted by FSHD. We created this space specifically for younger FSHDers to connect, collaborate, and provide networking opportunities. Whether you’re just graduating, starting a […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Mitch Wade This month, we're excited to welcome Mitch Wade, a fitness trainer from Portland, Oregon. Mitch is a legend in the FSHD community for his understanding of FSHD and results he […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Kiera Berggren Children with early-onset FSHD often struggle with speech and swallowing due to weak muscles around the mouth. Therapy can help! Our guest this month is Kiera Berggren, a research speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the Department of Neurology at […]
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Dr. Bakri Elshiekh We want to make sure that newcomers to the FSHD community have an opportunity to learn the basics and have their questions answered by a sympathetic expert. And those who have known of their diagnosis for a while […]
Thursday, May 25th On the 4th Thursday of every month, look for a new episode of FSHD Radio: Hot off the Press. Each month we will bring you a short-form show that will bring you the latest and greatest from the FSHD Society, including research updates, upcoming events, and important developments to keep you updated […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Donna Russo has been promoting adaptive yoga and dance for many years and will be leading a session on Chair Yoga. Come in comfortable clothes and bring any supports you might need. […]
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT Join us for a virtual escape room! For this Saturday meeting, we’ll solve puzzles together in a virtual environment. We look forward to getting to know each other during this online adventure! FSHD Young Professionals is a social and support […]
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 FSHD. This virtual meeting is a safe and supportive space to share your experiences, challenges, and helpful tips with other care partners (the term we […]
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Our topic this month is what we call "Instrumental ADL’s (e.g. managing finances, housekeeping, shopping, yard needs, etc.). We all face these challenges and look forward to our discussion and sharing of solutions. This is […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Mitch Wade and Bill Herzberg Last month we had the wonderful opportunity to work out with fitness trainer, Mitch Wade. This month, we bring you Bill Herzberg, a retired physician with FSHD […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Change of topic! Instead of Happy Hour, this month we will enjoy another Movie Night conversation. In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutionalization. Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp “for the handicapped” […]
Tuesday, June 13th On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, we will bring you a new episode of FSHD Radio: Community Profiles. This long-form show includes profiles of the FSHD community living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. We’re thrilled to have Lauren “Lolo” Spencer as our Community Profiles guest this month! […]
7:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT | 5:00 pm MT | 4:00 pm PT FSHD Young Professionals is a social and support group focused on encouraging and empowering young adults impacted by FSHD. We created this space specifically for younger FSHDers to connect, collaborate, and provide networking opportunities. Whether you’re just graduating, starting a […]
SAVE THE DATE! The FSHD Society’s annual FSHD International Research Congress is the premier global conference exclusively focused on facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) research. World renowned clinicians, medical researchers, pharmaceutical industry leaders and basic scientists present and discuss new developments, reinforce collaborative efforts, facilitate new initiatives, and coordinate research and clinical activities. With the recent […]
Join us for the annual World FSHD Day to raise awareness of FSHD globally over social media on June 20th! Learn about the orange slice selfie campaign and download our toolkit HERE. We will also be celebrating this day with special FSHD Radio mini-episodes that will be released throughout the day. More details to come!
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Join us for a conversation with Sharon F. Terry, President and CEO of Genetic Alliance, an enterprise engaging individuals, families and communities to transform health. Genetic Alliance works to provide programs, products and tools for ordinary people to take charge […]
Thursday, June 22nd On the 4th Thursday of every month, look for a new episode of FSHD Radio: Hot off the Press. Each month we will bring you a short-form show that will bring you the latest and greatest from the FSHD Society, including research updates, upcoming events, and important developments to keep you updated […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Frank Hanley will lead today's session with a special routine for the summer. We can't wait to find out what he has in store!. For people living with FSHD who are interested […]
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT This Saturday's theme is "Improving Your Quality of Life with FSHD." We'll share information and habits that we’ve found to be helpful and discuss things we plan to try in the future to make living with FSHD a little easier. […]
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 FSHD. This virtual meeting is a safe and supportive space to share your experiences, challenges, and helpful tips with other care partners (the term we […]
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month, we will continue our robust discussion on instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs). We encourage all our Women on Wellness to share their great tips and tricks (and challenges) with preparing meals, housekeeping, […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Prepare your favorite alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink (you can download below a pdf of some cocktail recipes created by Susie Kanewske, director of the Chicagoland chapter formerly the Northwest Pacific chapter director). We want everyone to tell us what they […]
Tuesday, July 11th For this month’s Community Profiles episode, we welcome Beverly Weurding, the visionary behind the Wheelchair Dancers Organization. Diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 55, Beverly was navigating life as a new wheelchair user at a time when many contemplate retirement. Empowered by her physical therapist's support, she founded […]
7:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT | 5:00 pm MT | 4:00 pm PT This week, we are excited to welcome Jennifer Egert, PhD, as our guest speaker! Dr. Egert is a clinical psychologist with FSHD who offers mindfulness-based psychotherapy and workshops in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and mindful approaches to cope with […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Join this month's guest, Ryan Levinson, who will be sharing some of his favorite "exercise cheats." Ryan is a legend in our community for his physical training regimen that has enabled him […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Jeffrey Statland, MD Join us for a conversation with Jeffrey Statland, Professor of Neurology at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He is the co-director of the FSHD Clinical Trial Research Network (CTRN) and his specific research […]
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Epic Bio, a San Francisco based therapeutics company, is developing a gene therapy medicine specifically for FSHD patients. The new product, termed EPI-321, leverages a CRISPR-based platform to precisely find and fix the specific issue in the genome that causes FSHD. […]
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT FSHD Young Professionals is a social and support group focused on encouraging and empowering young adults impacted by FSHD. We created this space specifically for younger FSHDers to connect, collaborate, and provide networking opportunities. Whether you’re just graduating, starting a […]
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 FSHD. This virtual meeting is a safe and supportive space to share your experiences, challenges, and helpful tips with other care partners (the term we […]
Thursday, July 27th The 2023 Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD is just around the corner, and Beth Johnston, the FSHD Society's Chief Community Engagement Officer, has all the details you need to know! Listen to hear about what the Walk & Roll is, how to get involved, and what’s new this year. Led entirely […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Rita Lynn (far right) with her family Join us for a session led by Rita Lynn Lawrence. After her diagnosis of FSHD, she retired from her photography career and became an advocate […]
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Beth Babich is moderating this month's Women on Wellness around a topic she has been eager to discuss: Questions I wish I could ask. Do you have some too? This is your opportunity to unburden […]
Thursday, August 3, 2023 7pm ET/6pm CT/5pm MT/4pm PT We'll bring together all our team captains via Zoom, to celebrate and honor your hard work, help you pack your toolkit for success, and have a little fun! Invite your Team Members, too!
Tuesday, August 8th This month, Tim has the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan Levinson, a world traveler and legend in the FSHD Community. Ryan's remarkable story makes this an episode that you won't want to miss! Diagnosed with FSHD as a teenager, Ryan's unwavering determination has never allowed his diagnosis to stand in the […]
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT Jenny and Tony Teel Join us for an insightful discussion with special guests Jenny and Tony Teel! This dynamic married couple runs a popular YouTube channel where they share valuable information and provide encouragement within the context of their interabled […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Rita Lynn (far right) with her family Join us for our second session led by Rita Lynn Lawrence. If you attended the first session, here's your chance to ask questions. After her […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT For many of us, communing with Nature is an important contributor to wellbeing, so we are looking forward to this month's discussion. FSHD Society member Paul Miller will be speaking about "Bringing the beauty of birds into our daily lives." […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Many of you have asked us to periodically update you on the advocacy initiatives the Early-Onset Chapter has been working on, so we set aside our August meeting to update the parents on the ongoing process in getting pediatrics included […]
Thursday, August 24th This month, Max Adler, a long-time friend of the FSHD Society, sits down with Tim to talk about the LA Walk & Roll. We can't wait to hear about the exciting plans for this event: Max has a supporting role in Good Bad Things, and the film's star Danny Kurtzman and director […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Ruth Hereford from the Midlands Muscular Dystrophy Centre and a long-time champion of the benefits of exercise for FSHD will lead a discussion today on "sharing strategies from nutrition to transition." Our […]
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Megan McNiff Our speaker is Megan McNiff, a research associate from the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre, Newcastle University, UK. She will be presenting the results from the FSHD European Patient Survey. The survey received over 1,000 responses from 26 […]
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT Are you an artist with FSHD? Join us for a discussion about the joys and challenges of creating while living with FSHD. We welcome creative types and artists of all mediums as well as anyone just interested in the topic. […]
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 FSHD. This virtual meeting is a safe and supportive space to share your experiences, challenges, and helpful tips with other care partners (the term we […]
British Columbia Walk & Roll Celebration: Tuesday September 5th, 6pm (check-in starts at 5:30pm) The Pint Public House, 455 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access […]
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Chaplain Deb Calhoun The Women on Wellness September 6th discussion will be on important documents we all need to consider. These are Advanced Directives, Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Finance. Our […]
Alberta Walk & Roll Saturday, September 9, 2023 Registration at 8:30 a.m. TENTATIVE - RiverWalk Plaza: 618 Confluence Way SE Calgary AB T2G 0G1 Canada Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page […]
Colorado Walk & Roll Sunday, September 10, 2023 Registration & Check-in 8am Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater - Castle Rock, CO Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a […]
Pacific Northwest Walk & Roll Sunday, September 10, 2023 12:00 PM Cockrell Cider, 6613 114th Ave Ct E, Puyallup, WA. 98372 Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT September is National Fall Prevention month . Who better to talk about fall prevention than people who are prone to falling (yes that is us -FSHDers!!!). Join us as we share tips and tricks from many in our FSHD community […]
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT Julie Cohen Mark your calendar and join us for a discussion on genetic counseling and family planning with Julie Cohen, ScM, CGC. Julie Cohen is the Director of Genetic Counseling Services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and is also part […]
Tuesday, September 12th Jenny and Tony Teel This month, Tim talks with guests Jenny and Tony Teel! This dynamic married couple runs a popular YouTube channel where they share valuable information and provide encouragement within the context of their interabled relationship. Tony, who lives with FSHD, has led them on a remarkable journey of discovering […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT September marks the one-year anniversary of the “Feeling Fit” program. This month, Frank Hanley returns and will provide a brief recap of the many milestones the program reached this past year and […]
Arizona Walk & Roll Saturday, September 16, 2023 • 7:30 am Scottsdale, AZ Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a state-of-the-art fundraising center. From there, you can share […]
Ontario Walk & Roll Saturday, September 16th 2023 9:00 am check in Lake Aquitaine Park - Mississauga, ON Register to "walk or roll" today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a state-of-the-art fundraising center. […]
Chicago Walk & Roll Saturday, September 16th 2023, 10:00 am Citizens Park, Robert Soule Amphitheater Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a state-of-the-art fundraising center. From there, you […]
NE Florida Walk & Roll Saturday, September 16, 2023 Arrival & check-in starting at 5pm. Burgers and reception 5:30 - 6:30pm, Baseball game starts at 6:35pm. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Game at 121 Financial Ballpark Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. […]
Los Angeles Walk & Roll September 17, 2023 Registration 8am Woodley Park, 6076 Woodley Ave, Encino, CA 91316 Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a state-of-the-art fundraising center. […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT The community has shown interest in learning more about resources for modified vehicles and accessible driving licenses. Please join us for a conversation about accessible vehicles for individuals that need modifications to drive. Ally Roets will talk about her son's […]
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Maaike Pelsma Join Maaike Pelsma, a pediatric physical therapist, to learn about shoulder dyskinesia in children with FSHD. Pelsma will describe how children with scapular weakness often use compensational strategies, especially when using the arm above shoulder level, that can be […]
10:00 AM ET | 9:00 AM CT | 8:00 AM MT | 7:00 AM PT Tune in as FSHD Radio podcast host, Tim Hollenback, interviews Walkers and Rollers during our annual coast to coast Walk & Roll Celebration Livestream! This special three-hour show will stream live on Facebook and YouTube. This year, Tim will be […]
Columbus Walk & Roll Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:00 am Coffman Park Pavilion 5200 Emerald Pkwy Dublin, OH 43017 Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a state-of-the-art fundraising […]
Intermountain Walk & Roll Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:00am Registration Canyon Rim Park, East Pavilion, Millcreek UT Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a state-of-the-art fundraising center. From […]
St. Louis Walk & Roll Saturday, September 23, 2023 9am-Registration/10am-Walk&Roll Hawk Ridge Park/Zachary's Playground, 8392 Orf Road, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to […]
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT How does nutrition impact the symptoms and progression of FSHD? This week, the group will discuss a webinar recorded in September 2022 about nutrition and FSHD. Watch the video in advance and compare notes and thoughts with us! The webinar, […]
Virginia Walk & Roll CANCELED With the impending storm this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Saturday's Walk & Roll. Thank you so much to everyone who registered and supported this event. Please stay safe! Saturday, September 23, 2023 Registration opens at 10am Norfolk Zoo, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23504 Register […]
Mid-Atlantic Walk & Roll CANCELED With the impending storm this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Saturday's Walk & Roll. Thank you so much to everyone who registered and supported this event. Please stay safe! Saturday, September 23, 2023 Registration opens, 10:30 am; Walk, 11:00 - 11:30 am; Team photos, awards, and […]
Minnesota Walk & Roll Sunday, September 24, 2023, 8:00 am Normandale Lake Bandshell Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a state-of-the-art fundraising center. From there, you can share […]
Bay Area Walk & Roll Sunday, September 24, 2023 • 11:00 am Sharon Park Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a state-of-the-art fundraising center. From there, you can […]
West Michigan Walk & Roll Mulligan's Hollow Lodge, 600 Y Drive, Grand Haven, MI. 49417 Sunday 9/24. Registration Opens: 2pm; Walk Begins: 2:30pm. Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to […]
North Texas Walk & Roll Sunday, September 24, 2023 2:00 p.m. registration Warren Sports Complex 7599 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033 Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a […]
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 FSHD. This virtual meeting is a safe and supportive space to share your experiences, challenges, and helpful tips with other care partners (the term we […]
Thursday, September 28th 14:00 PM CET | 13:00 PM UK | 8:00 AM ET | 7:00 AM CT | 6:00 AM MT | 5:00 AM PT Earlier this month, Fulcrum Therapeutics confirmed the completion of patient enrollment in the Phase 3 REACH clinical trial for losmapimod (read about the exciting news here), a potential groundbreaking […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Join us for our second session of the month, “Why Exercise?” led by Frank Hanley. In this session, Frank will share the ins and outs of his struggle with FSHD and his […]
CenTex Walk & Roll Sunday, September 30, 2023 8:00 am Champion Park Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a state-of-the-art fundraising center. From there, you can share your […]
San Diego Walk & Roll Saturday, September 30, 2023 Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Harbor Island Park, 1875 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page […]
Kansas City Walk & Roll Saturday, September 30, 2023 Macken Park Festival Shelter Registration 9:00am, Opening Ceremonies 9:45am, Walk Starts 10:00am Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a […]
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Adaptive cooking and adaptive eating will be our topic this month. We'd like to share different ways of cooking and/or providing the necessary nutrients we need daily. Come and join us! This is our mutual […]
New England Walk & Roll Saturday, October 7, 2023 11:00am Check In Optum Roofdeck, 1325 Boylston St., Boston MA 02215 Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a state-of-the-art […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT With all the floods, hurricanes, fires, and earthquakes in the news lately, we're reminded of how it's important to be prepared for emergencies. Having a disability requires extra planning. A handy reference is FEMA's Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults. […]
Tuesday, October 10th This month, we welcome actress, dancer, and choreographer Donna Russo. A performer with FSHD and Turner Syndrome, Donna has graced the stage in various productions, including Alvin and the Chipmunks and the Magic Camera, as Alvin. Her versatility extends to the world of television and film, where she has left her mark […]
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT Our guest is Don Burke, an FSHD Society member who recently retired from a high-impact career in the federal government. "It would be an honor to share my insights from a 25 year learning journey to be able to retire […]
19:00 PM CET | 18:00 PM UK | 13:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Jackie O'Doherty is a fitness trainer who works with clients on improving balance. She was recommended to us by a person with FSHD. She will share her knowledge and exercise tips at this […]
9:00 a.m. US Pacific Time doors open | 10:00-3:00 p.m. US PT conference sessions The FSHD Society, in collaboration with Friends of FSH Research and the University of Washington Seattle, is hosting this year’s Pacific Northwest FSHD 360 conference. The University of Seattle is an international leader in FSHD research and a member of the […]
Atlanta Walk & Roll Sunday, October 15, 2023 Registration at 10:00 a.m. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 Register to “walk or roll" today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT The end of September saw the first-ever workshop focused solely on pediatric FSHD. The workshop, sponsored by Solve FSHD, discussed knowledge gaps in the understanding of FSHD in children and teens, trial readiness for pediatric trials, and strategies for ensuring […]
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Michaela Walker NOTE: Date has been changed from July 20 to October 19. MOVE and MOVE+ are the largest natural history studies to date of FSHD. Our webinar will be given by Michaela Walker, who is research project manager for these […]
Thursday, October 26th Today's program features the FSHD Society's Anna Gilmore, who oversees the Society's new initiative, FSHD Navigator. This program will provide superior in-person and web-based assistance to individuals who are seeking solutions to their FSHD-related challenges. These may include getting into clinical trials, finding qualified therapists and physicians, getting advice and help for […]
19:00 CET | 18:00 UK | 1:00 PM ET | NOON CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Jackie O'Doherty is back to answer your questions about her recommendations for improving balance. For people living with FSHD who are interested in exercise and fitness, we meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of […]
Putting Fore a Cure Saturday, October 28, 2023 Wildhorse Golf Club Henderson, NV 7:30 am Shotgun Start Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 28th, when we will be holding our very first golf tournament, Putting Fore a Cure! We look forward to coming together, swing by swing, to raise funds as we tee off for […]
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT Managing Symptoms and Improving Quality of Life with Tara Hill and Glen Denehie FSHD Young Professionals is a social and support group focused on encouraging and empowering young adults impacted by FSHD. We created this space specifically for younger FSHDers […]
New Jersey Shore Walk & Roll RESCHEDULED to Saturday, October 28, 2023 • 10:00 am Seaside Heights Boardwalk @ Heiring Ave. Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and access to a […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT For people living with FSHD who are interested in exercise and fitness, we meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm (noon) U.S. Eastern Time. Come dressed […]
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month, we're talking about women and wheelchairs: when to think about using one, how to get the right one, how will insurance pay for it (or not)…. And transporting the wheelchair after you procure […]
Please note, due to Halloween, October's CarePartner Hour has been moved to Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The time and link will remain the same. 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 FSHD. […]
Drum & Roll to Cure FSHD Sunday, November 5, 2023 • 1:00 pm National Aviary, The Garden Room, Pittsburgh, PA Register for the 2023 Western Pennsylvania Drum & Roll today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who registers will be given a free participant page and […]
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Rita Lynn (far right) with her family UPDATE - This month's discussion leader is Rita Lynn. She will lead a meditation exercise and then we will watch and participate in exercises that […]
9:00 a.m. US Eastern Time doors open | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. US ET conference sessions The FSHD Society, in collaboration with the Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital, is hosting this year’s Ohio FSHD 360 conference. The OSU and Nationwide are international leaders in muscular dystrophy research and clinical trials, and are […]
