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Western PA Drum & Roll Planning Meeting (Virtual) Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm ET Join us as we plan and discuss the upcoming Drum & Roll!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunday, October 22nd 2023, 3-5pm MT Lansdowne Arms - 9352 Dorchester St. in Highlands Ranch. We'll be in the Library Room Hello Friends, I hope you can join us for our October Chapter Meeting! Our agenda includes updates on clinical trials, fundraising results, and the debut of the Colorado FSHD pain management document and resource […]
Connecticut Chapter Connections Virtual Meeting Join us for a meeting of the Connecticut Chapter on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 7:00 from 8:30 pm ET. Please RSVP at the link below!
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 […]
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 […]
** CANCELED ** We are sad to say that due to the lack of RSVP responses, we are canceling the brunch gathering scheduled for this Saturday in Edmonton. Please don't hesitate to reach out, and stay-tuned as we plan other events. Warmly, Jennie Camarta & Karen Camarta FSHD Society Chapter Directors - Alberta Chapter AlbertaChapter@FSHDSociety.org www.FSHDSociety.org […]
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 […]
Join us for FSHD Radio’s first-ever Thanksgiving Special as we come together and give thanks for the strength and resilience that make our community shine. This year, we want to extend our appreciation to none other than YOU! This special Thanksgiving broadcast is our way of saying thank you for being a part of our […]
EVENT: Sacramento Chapter Meeting DATE: Thursday, November 2, 2023 TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PT WHERE: Zoom Meeting, Virtual DETAILS: For many of us, communing with Nature is an important contributor to well-being, but can sometimes seem difficult as an individual with FSHD. Join us for our next Sacramento chapter meeting where FSHD Society member, Paul Miller, will […]
Greater Philadelphia Chapter Meeting Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:00 am – 12:30 pm ET Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 W. Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 Register here: go.fshdsociety.org/l/701273/2023-05-09/439tq1
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 […]
Join us for our next Mid-Atlantic Chapter Meeting on Saturday, November 11th, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm ET for an afternoon of in-person food and fun! We'll be celebrating our 2023 Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD success ($39,200 and counting!), and enjoying some long-overdue social connection. Please bring your favorite board game!!! Lunch will be provided, so RSVP's […]
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 […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT All of us consult "Dr. Google" when we have health questions, but how do we know if the information we find is medically sound. When our own health is involved, this is not something to take lightly! This month, we […]
Magic for a Cure 6pm Cocktails * 7pm Dinner * 7:45pm Magic The Pointe at Naples Bay Resort: 1500 Fifth Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 Join us for an evening of fun and magic as we raise awareness and critical funding for FSHD! We'll enjoy cocktails, dinner, and entertainment from celebrity magician, John Stessel. Click […]
Meeting Invitation Thursday, November 16, 2023 7:00 - 8:00pmET Via Zoom Join us for our next Michigan Chapter Meeting on Thursday, November 16th, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET! We'll be celebrating our 2023 Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD success -- we crushed our $25,000 goal! We'll also be discussing our goals for 2024. Please come with ideas of […]
Join us for FSHD Radio’s first-ever Thanksgiving Special as we come together and give thanks for the strength and resilience that make our community shine. This year, we want to extend our appreciation to none other than YOU! This special Thanksgiving broadcast is our way of saying thank you for being a part of our […]
Tune in to a special FSHD Radio episode! Emma Weatherley, Managing Director of FSHD Global, joins Tim to share exciting news: Michael Dickson of the Seattle Seahawks is raising FSHD awareness. The NFL player has chosen FSHD Global (our Australian counterpart and fellow Project Mercury member) as his nominated charity for the "My Cause My […]
FSHD is in the national spotlight! Emma Weatherley, Managing Director of FSHD Global, joins Tim to share exciting news: Michael Dickson of the Seattle Seahawks is raising FSHD awareness. The NFL player has chosen FSHD Global, our Australian counterpart and fellow Project Mercury member, as his nominated charity for the “My Cause My Cleats” campaign, […]
North Texas Virtual Chapter Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm CT Please join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a virtual chapter meeting. This will be our time to come together - where Connections, Hope, Healing, and Awareness happen on a consistent basis! Hope to see you there! At meeting time, please click this link to […]
Date and Time: Wednesday December 6, 2023 at 6:00pm PT Location: Virtually by Zoom: RSVP HERE to receive the zoom link Details: Please join us for a little virtual Holiday Cheer! Let's get-together to reconnect, welcome new members, share information and ask/answer any questions. Bring your favorite holiday drink (a cocktail, hot chocolate, coffee, tea etc.) […]
MEETING: British Columbia Chapter - Virtual Meeting DATE: Thursday, December 7th, 2023 TIME: 6:00pm PT WHERE: Virtually, via ZOOM. Please RSVP HERE to receive the Zoom link. DETAILS: With the Holidays quickly approaching, we hope you can join us for our final meeting of 2023! We are excited to share with you: - Presentation from Neil Camarta, […]
Join us for a virtual social gathering before the Holidays! Thursday, December 7th, 2023 - 7:00pm ET via ZOOM Hello Ontario friends, I hope you can join us for a casual, virtual social gathering via Zoom for us all to reconnect before the busy Holidays! PLEASE RSVP. "See" you there! Warmly, ~ Carrie Wilkinson, […]
Join us for a virtual meeting! Saturday December 9th, 2023 at 9am ET Dear Friends, I hope you can join us for the first of a series of regular bi-monthly meetings to provide consistent communication and camaraderie among our group. This first meeting will be virtual via zoom PLEASE RSVP to receive the Zoom link. […]
Hello Friends! I hope you can join us for a Holiday Social Gathering! WHEN: Sunday, December 10, 2023, 3-6pm MT WHERE: Lansdowne Arms - 9352 Dorchester St. in Highlands Ranch. WHAT: Please join us for a holiday social gathering featuring a white elephant gift exchange (details below). Drinks and appetizers will be provided. We hope […]
Dancing with differences: A Moving Celebration of the Season 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Join us for a joyous and energizing Chair Dance Party to celebrate the winter and holiday season. Bring your favorite libation and be prepared to shake, rattle and roll to dance […]
Tuesday, December 12th In this episode, Tim chats with Michael Osborne, a fellow Milwaukeean and baseball coach living with FSHD. Michael and Tim share the story of how they met by chance on the baseball field and what it means to come across another person who understands the experience of having FSHD. Michael, a dad […]
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 this month for a session with Trish Kean on Shaking Qigong. Trish has been a licensed massage therapist since 1998 and has had a daily Qigong practice since 2005. In […]
EVENT: Sacramento Chapter Holiday Gathering DATE: Thursday, December 14, 2023 TIME: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT WHERE: Mimi's Cafe 2029 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA 95825 DETAILS: Many of our chapter members have requested the opportunity to gather for a social event during the holiday season to network, connect, and celebrate the Sacramento Chapter community we reignited this […]
St. Louis Chapter Holiday Gathering DATE: Saturday, December 16, 2023 TIME: 2:00pm - 5:00pm CT WHERE: 4Hands Brewery, 17081 N Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005 DETAILS: Join us for a special holiday gathering to celebrate the wonderful work our chapter has done this year, the opportunity to connect with one another, and start brainstorming how we can […]
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Dr. Nicholas Johnson Every year, we bring you an update on therapy development for FSHD. What strategies are being considered? How are different candidate drugs progressing through the process of reaching the clinic? What’s the latest on clinical trials? Nick Johnson, […]
DECEMBER MEETING CANCELLED. See you in January! Please join us for the monthly virtual meeting of the Virginia Chapter!! This is an informal, conversational meeting where we all share ideas, frustrations, and life’s little wins. We welcome all friends, old and new! Sign up at this link to receive a meeting reminder every month. At […]
DECEMBER 27 MEETING CANCELLED. See you in January! North Texas Virtual Chapter Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm CT Please join us on the last Wednesday of the month for a virtual chapter meeting. This will be our time to come together - where Connections, Hope, Healing, and Awareness happen on a consistent basis! At meeting time, please click […]
Thursday, December 28th 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 […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT We're starting the new year off with an ice breaker online card game. Kind of silly but it's also an effective way to stimulate interesting conversations that will help us all get to know one another better. We hope you'll […]
The Alberta Chapter invites all Canadian Chapter members to join a virtual meeting on January 9th, 2024! Guest speakers include Amanda Hill, Director of Clinical Research at the FSHD Society, Neil Camarta and Craig Kelly of the FSHD Canada Foundation, and Dr. Dillon Chen of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals. Amanda will be giving us an update on […]
EVENT: Sacramento Chapter Meeting DATE: Thursday, January 11, 2024 TIME: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm PT WHERE: Zoom DETAILS: Join us for our upcoming chapter meeting where we will receive an update on the status of research in the FSHD community. Dr. Bill Lewis, FSHD Society board member, Clinical Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at UC Davis Medical Center, and Director of […]
Bay Area Chapter Meeting DATE: Sunday, January 14, 2024 TIME: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT WHERE: Stanford, Hoover Pavillion, Room 204, 211 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304 DETAILS: Please join the Bay Area chapter for our first meeting of 2024. We'll discuss updates, connect with each other, and plan for an exciting year ahead. This meeting will be held […]
Join host Tim Hollenback and special guest Chelsea Moeller for a discussion of living with FSHD, from diagnosis to trial participation. Tim also teases some updates to FSHD Radio. 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 […]
With Nicol Voermans, MD PhD, and Nathaniël Rasing, MD 19:00 CET | 18:00 UK | 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00am PT While FSHD patients wait for new drugs to slow the progression of muscle weakness, Dr. Voermans emphasizes that there are many interventions already that can have […]
Join us for a Virtual Meeting! Please join us for our "Welcome to 2024" meeting, with lots of exciting news about current and upcoming clinical trials, as well as our guest presenter, Anna Gilmore! Anna has moved to the new position of FSHD Navigator. As Navigator, she helps families by providing resources and information to […]
Join host Tim Hollenback for a special conversation with Marisa Spain. Marisa, known for Disabled in Nature, her YouTube channel and Instagram, discusses living with Early On-Set FSHD, barriers to receiving mobility devices and assistance, and accessibility in nature and outdoor environments. Share your thoughts, or post questions in the comments section. You can also […]
Idaho Chapter Anniversary Dinner DATE: Thursday, January 25, 2024 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm MT WHERE: Louie's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 2500 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 DETAILS: Join us for a special dinner to celebrate the anniversary of our chapter's launch! Come celebrate with our Idaho community as we reflect on the amazing work we've done as a […]
7:00pm ET | 6:00pm CT| 5:00pm MT | 4:00pm PT EVENT: Columbus Chapter Meeting DATE: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 TIME: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST WHERE: Zoom DETAILS: Join us for our upcoming chapter meeting! Anna Gilmore of FSHD Society will deliver an update re: current clinical trials and the clinical trial enrollment process.
9:00am ET | 8:00am CT | 7:00am MT | 6:00am PT Join us for a virtual meeting! Saturday, February 10th at 9am ET Dear Friends, Join us for our regular bi-monthly meeting - to provide consistent communication and camaraderie among our group. PLEASE RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Hope to “see” you there! Warmly, David […]
3:00pm ET | 2:00pm CT | 1:00pm MT | 12:00pm PT Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting, 12:00-2:00pm PT at the Sellwood Library Meeting Room Address: 7860 SE 13th Ave, Portland 97202 New Year Greetings to our PNW FSHD Community! We are looking forward to having our first meeting of the year in Portland, Oregon on Feb. […]
Tuesday, February 13th In this month's Community Profiles episode, Tim sits down with Jane Nemke, an accredited International Association Color Consultant and the founder of Designs to Thrive. Jane shares her inspiring journey into Universal Design as a means to create flexible and age-friendly living spaces, driven by her personal experience with FSHD. Through the […]
Breathing with FSHD, Andrea Klein 19:00 CET | 18:00 UK | 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Today’s webinar discusses how to monitor and manage breathing issues that can arise in people with FSHD. Our presenter, Andrea Klein, founded Breathe with MD, Inc. in memory of […]
7:00-8:00pm ET | 6:00-7:00pm CST | 5:00-6:00pm MT | 4:00-5:00pm PT Please join us for a virtual chapter meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Eastern. Items we plan to cover include: 1. Meet our new FSHD Society Regional Director - Jenny Gast 2. Updates on what’s happening in the FSHD community […]
10:15am-1:00pm ET | 9:15am-12:00pm CST | 8:15-11:00am MT | 7:15-10:00am PT Please join us for our next Greater Philadelphia FSHD Chapter meeting on Saturday, March 2 from 10:15am – 1:00pm Eastern. Our special guest speaker will be Steven S. Brooks MD MBA FACC, Senior VP of Medical Sciences and Regulatory Affairs with Vita Therapeutics, and […]
7PM ET | 6PM CT | 5PM MT | 4PM PT Michigan Chapter - Virtual Meeting Please join us for a virtual chapter meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 7pm - 8pm Eastern. No set agenda, this is simply a time for us to gather together and share our updates and adventures. RSVP via […]
7PM ET | 6PM CT | 5PM MT | 4PM PT New England Chapter - Virtual Meeting Please join us for another great virtual chapter meeting! We will discuss current clinical trials, upcoming events, and formally meet Jenny Gast - our new FSHD Society Regional Director. We will also showcase some great talent from right […]
9:00 a.m. Mountain Time doors open | 10:00-3:00 p.m. MT conference sessions The FSHD Society, in collaboration with FSHD Canada Foundation and the University of Calgary, AB, Canada, is hosting the first-ever Canadian FSHD 360 conference. Dr. Lawrence Korngut and his colleagues will share the latest news on the Canadian clinical trial research network, cutting-edge […]
7-8pm ET | 6-7pm CT | 5-6pm MT | 4-5pm PT Texas Virtual Happy Hour, Sunday, March 17, 2024 TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CT WHERE: Virtually via Zoom Pour your favorite beverage and come here the great news - FSHD 360 is coming to Texas! Join us for a virtual happy hour where […]
Finding reliable health information on the Internet, with Tina Griffin 19:00 CET | 18:00 UK | 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00am PT Most of us turn to “Dr. Google” to find medical and health information, but how do we know the information is trustworthy? When our health […]
3:00-5:00pm ET | 2:00-4:00pm CT | 1:00-3:00pm MT | 12:00-2:00pm PT North Texas Chapter Come Together Lunch, Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CT WHERE: Rodeo Goat (3111 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX) DETAILS: We will be hosting an in-person lunch on March 23rd in Frisco, TX. This lunch will be at […]
3:00pm MT | 2:00 PT | 5:00pm ET | 4:00pm CT | Hello Friends! I hope you can join us for our first meeting of 2024! WHEN: Saturday March 23rd, 2024 - 3pm MT WHERE: Lansdowne Arms, Library Room - 9352 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 WHAT: Special Guest Speaker will be Caitlin Prechel […]
9:00am ET | 8:00am CT | 7:00am MT | 6:00am PT NYC/NJ-area Virtual Chapter Meeting Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 9am ET Dear Friends, Please plan to join us for our next virtual meeting, Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 9am ET. This is the next in our series of regular bi-monthly meetings to provide […]
2:00-400pm | 1:00-3:00pm CT | 12:00-2:00pm MT | 11:00a-1:00pm Chicago Chapter Meeting, Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm CT WHERE: Northlake Library, 231 N Wolf Rd, Northlake, IL 60164 DETAILS: Join us on Saturday, April 6th at the Northlake Library for a special chapter meeting where we'll introduce our new Chicagoland Chapter […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month, Rick Whitehead will share his experience having surgery to reinforce weak abdominal muscles (the cause of the "pregnant belly" silhouette). We're being tongue in cheek about this being a "tummy tuck," as it's not a cosmetic procedure but […]
9:00pm ET | 8:00pm CT | 7:00pm MT | 6:00pm PT British Columbia and Alberta Chapters - Virtual Meeting When: Wednesday April 10th, 6pm PT | 7pm MT Where: Virtually via Zoom, please RSVP below to receive the Zoom link What: We are excited to have special guest Lena Graham joining us! Lena is a […]
8:30PM ET | 7:30PM CT | 6:30PM MT | 5:30PM PT Saturday, April 13, 2024, 6:30pm MT at the Boise State University Special Events Center Raise money to fund research into cures for FSHD. Don't miss the Idaho Talent Fest, featuring a variety of performers. Enjoy a night of entertainment and vote for your favorite […]
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT Dani Liptak If you are experiencing some level of disability from your FSHD symptoms (or other issues, for that matter), what are your rights to accessible public spaces, work environments, education, etc.? Does the law protect you? Dani Liptak, a […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT When a child has a progressive, disabling condition like FSHD, the transition to adulthood and independent life can be challenge, as much for parents as for the new adult. Sherry Aiken guides many youths (and their families) through this process. […]
With Jennifer Egert, PhD, and patients and family members 19:00 CET | 18:00 UK | 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00am PT This month's webinar will be a roundtable discussion on the challenges of communicating with those close to you about FSHD, how it is impacting you, and […]
7:00pm ET | 6:00pm CT | 5:00pm MT | 4:00pm PT Dear friends, Welcome to the "Third Thursday" meetings of the North Carolina Chapter! Whether or not you've attended our group's events before, we hope you will join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We have no specific agenda or topic, but we are […]
CANCELEED Due to the lack of RSVPs, we have sadly decided to cancel this event. One of the goals of our Alberta Chapter is to grow our connections and community in the Edmonton Area. We haven’t been successful in doing this with our last two events, and would love your feedback. What would you like […]
In this episode, FSHD Straight Talk host Tim Hollenback speaks with Trish about life during and after diagnosis. In this candid conversation Trish (last name withheld for privacy) and Tim discuss the impact of physical therapy, the frustrations that PTs often know or do more than PCPs, and additional intricacies and intimacies of living with […]
6:00pm ET | 5:00pm CT | 4:00pm MT | 3:00pm PT Virginia Chapter Monthly Virtual Meeting (occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month). RSVP via the below button to ensure you receive the reminder and zoom link. Please join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We have no specific agenda or topic, but we […]
8:00pm ET | 7:00pm CT | 6:00pm MT | 5:00pm PT North Texas Virtual Chapter Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm CT Please join us on the last Wednesday of the month for a virtual chapter meeting. This will be our time to come together – where Connections, Hope, Healing, and Awareness happen on a consistent basis! Hope to […]
8:00pm ET | 7:00pm CT | 6:00pm MT | 5:00pm PT North Texas Virtual Chapter Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm CT Please join us on Wednesday, April 24th for a virtual chapter meeting North Texas is opening to all Texas community members. During this chapter meeting, we will be joined by guest speaker, Attorney Brandon A. Rotbart, P.A. who will discuss […]
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 will lead today's session on chair yoga. Donna is a dancer, actress, and activist. She has performed with wheelchair dance troupes and made a series of YouTube videos, Donna on […]
9:00 a.m. US Central Time doors open | 10:00-3:00 p.m. US CT conference sessions Save the date!! The FSHD Society, in collaboration with the University of San Antonio Health Science Center, University of Texas Austin Medical School, and University of Texas Southwest Medical School, is hosting our first-ever Texas FSHD 360 conference. Dr. Matthew Wicklund […]
11:00am ET | 10:00am CT | 9:00am MT | 8:00am PT Ontario Chapter Brunch Meeting Saturday April 27th, 11:00am-1:00pm ET Milestones Richmond Hill (30 High Tech Rd. Richmond Hill ON L4B 4L9). Two of our members, Scott and Ali, will be sharing their experience with participating in the Fulcrum and Avidity interventional FSHD clinical trials. […]
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's discussion will focus on promoting a positive outlook. Staying positive can be challenging while one is dealing with uncertainty and experiencing emotional needs of lifestyle changes. How do we cope with the pain […]
3:00-5:00pm ET | 2:00-4:00pm CT | 1:00-3:00pm MT | 12:00-2:00pm PT Sacramento Chapter Meeting Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT WHERE: Mimi's Cafe, 2029 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA 95825 DETAILS: Join us for yummy food and good conversation at Mimi's Cafe for lunch as we officially welcome our new […]
