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5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Our topic this month is all about wheelchairs. How do you know when you need one? What psychological barriers do people face in making this transition? What benefits to people experience when they decide start using one? How do you […]
Tuesday, April 11th 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. In this month's community profiles episode, Tim talks with Apex Frazier. Apex is […]
Thursday, April 27th 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 […]
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT In October 2022, Roche/Genentech shared with us plans to initiate a new trial called MANOEUVRE. This global Phase 2 clinical study will evaluate GYM329 (RO7204239), an investigational anti-myostatin antibody targeting muscle growth, in individuals living with FSHD (NCT05548556). We have invited […]
9:00 a.m. US ET doors open | 10:00-4:00 p.m. US ET conference sessions The FSHD Society, in collaboration with the University of Rochester Medical Center, is hosting this year’s Rochester FSHD 360 conference. The University of Rochester is an epicenter for FSHD research in the U.S. in its role as the data hub for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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." […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Josie Godfrey There is great progress toward new medicines for FSHD, but even when a drug does make it to market, patients may not be able to afford it because insurers and government payers often delay or deny access because they […]
4:00-7:00pm ET | 3:00-6:00pm CT | 2:00-5:00pm MT | 1:00-4:00pm PT Pacific Northwest Day at the Ball Park Sunday, June 9, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT WHERE: Cheney Stadium, 2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405 Details: Greetings my PNW FSHD Chapter friends! SUMMER is just around the corner and that means time […]
Virtual registration open until June 9th 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. […]
CONNECT 2024 will be hosted on June 15-16 in Denver, Colorado. CONNECT brings together world leaders in FSHD research, patient care, advocacy, education, and support. Held every two years, FSHD Connect is the world's biggest networking event for FSHD, bringing together hundreds of individuals and families living with FSH muscular dystrophy, clinicians, and researchers for […]
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT This World FSHD Day join the Avidity Biosciences team as they share an update on the FORTITUDETM study on FSHD University. The Avidity team, joined by Dr. Jeffrey Statland, University of Kansas Medical Center and FORTITUDE trial investigator, will present in-progress […]
19:00 CET | 18:00 GMT | 1:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. CT | 11:00 a.m. MT | 10:00 a.m. PT rpt The foods you eat impact your disease and can support improved muscle function in combination with supplementation and exercise. Using real FSHD patient food records, we will explore the journey to better nutrition […]
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 […]
7:00pm ET | 6:00pm CT | 5:00pm MT | 4:00pm PT Team Captain Rally & Social Hour Wednesday, July 31st Join us for our annual Team Captain Rally where we celebrate our amazing Team Captains and Walk Leaders for all of the incredible work that they do. We’ll provide a few tips and tricks for […]
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT We'll be discussing a variety of topics that have been raised recently: The types of providers we use to take care of our unique needs Managing fatigue How to maintain a sense of humor when […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Christina's World, by Andrew Wyeth Living with FSHD can stir complex emotions that are not easy to bring to the surface or articulate. Zee Zelinski, who was diagnosed with the condition as a young child, explores her world through art, […]
Meet Mary Beth McCabe, the passionate Captain of Team McCabe and the NJ Shore Walk & Roll Leader. As host Tim Hollenbeck drums up support for the 2024 Walk & Roll season, hear how Mary Beth got involved and learned to host a successful fundraiser. Mary Beth is a hoot, a holler, and a half. […]
Good Bad Things Theatrical Premiere For nearly a year, we’ve been following the journey of "Good Bad Things," and now, the award-winning film starring Danny Kurtzman, who lives with FSHD, will be screened in 50 AMC Theaters across the US on August 15th! "Good Bad Things" brings authentic disability representation to the big screen, challenging […]
The Muscle to Keep Life Moving™ Monday, August 19, 2024 9:00am-6:00pm ET The Cape Club of Sharon: 25 Tiot St, Sharon MA 02067 The FSHD Society is pleased to partner with Dyne Therapeutics to present the 2024 The Muscle to Keep Life Moving™ fundraising event to provide care and support, including, critically important mobility equipment, […]
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT We're excited to learn that Avidity will begin recruiting for Cohort C of its clinical trial this fall, and Cohort D sometime in early 2025. So it's timely to learn about how to become "trial ready" at the individual level. […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Using real FSHD patient food records, we will explore the journey to better nutrition for FSHD and discuss the dietary choices that we make each day. Selina Lai, our Pacific Northwest Chapter director, has a registered dietitian credential and has […]
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 Jhana Wilson, PT Physical therapy and exercise are important if you have FSHD, but making regular trips to a physical therapist can be challenging if you have mobility or transportation challenges. Join […]
