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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 This month we have the pleasure of welcoming Arielle Levy, a physical therapist who trained with Julie Herschberg (legendary in our community). We're eager to meet the next generation of PTs who […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Chaplain Deb Calhoun Many of us procrastinate when it comes to planning for the future, especially when the future could include illness, disability, having to find caregivers, financial uncertainty, or the prospect of having to turn over control of your […]
In this laid back episode, Tim discusses music, San Diego chapter program involvement, and staying strong in the face of slow progression with Callum Arras. Bridging their nearly 20 year age gap, Hollenback and Arras find common ground in their belief that self-knowledge, willpower, and determination helps them maintain activities, mobility, and their sense of […]
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 […]
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT This month we'll learn about kratom, a medical herb, from Young Adults group co-moderator Chandler Young. About himself Chandler says "I’m 23 and live in North Carolina, was formally diagnosed with FSHD at 16 but showed symptoms very early in […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT CHANGE NOTICE: Instead of recapping Hill Day, we welcome our esteemed guest, Heloise Hoffmann. Heloise Hoffmann Our guest is Heloise Hoffmann, who will share insights about coping with the diagnosis of FSHD based on her personal journey from age 13, […]
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 This is part two of this month's series with Arielle Levy, a physical therapist who trained with Julie Herschberg (legendary in our community). Arielle will be discussing nerve mobility and pain. Postural impairments […]
When a busy schedule, family needs, and chronic pain limit your bandwidth, committing to regular exercise and healthy eating can be hard. In this episode of FSHD Straight Talk, host Tim Hollenback and guest Priscilla Sharun discuss their exercise routines, building strength through consistency, and the importance of committing to your health. For Priscilla, regular […]
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 conversation topic is "How to keep a meaningful life in retirement or when you need to stop working." Many of us find fulfillment, identify, and a sense of mattering through our work outside […]
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 […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Our guest this month is Diane Corrinne Buck, Gourmet Food Store Owner & Cooking enthusiast. "Having started my interest in food and cooking as a young girl, over the years I have dedicated my free time to recipe development, refining […]
On the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, listen for a new episode of FSHD Straight Talk with Tim Hollenback! These episodes highlight members of the FSHD Community who are living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. You can find new episodes on YouTube and Facebook. You can also listen […]
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. […]
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 Are you a ‘Mouth Breather’? Do you wake up in the morning with a headache? This month, Frank Hanley returns to discuss the effects of ‘mouth breathing’ and how FSHD can cause […]
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 […]
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT We are cancelling our June meeting because the Young Adults group will be recovering from a busy, exciting several days at the FSHD Connect conference in Denver. We will be back next month! FSHD Young Professionals is a social and […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT We are cancelling this month's meeting because we will be very busy with FSHD Connect. Join us next month for Early-Onset Parent Roundtable on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, where parents meet to exchange ideas, offer support, and gain […]
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!
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 […]
On the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, listen for a new episode of FSHD Straight Talk with Tim Hollenback! These episodes highlight members of the FSHD Community who are living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. You can find new episodes on YouTube and Facebook. You can also listen […]
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 […]
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 In PART 2 of the June “Feeling Fit” sessions, Frank Hanley will review and discuss exercises presented in PART 1 and demonstrate additional breathwork exercises to promote nose breathing and help strengthen […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month's Wellness hour features In Home Preferred, an innovative company run and managed by two Occupational Therapists who are Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS). Hailey Conway, OTR,OTD,MS, CAPS and Sam Koelmel, OTR, OTD, MS, CAPS are the owners […]
In this episode of FSHD Straight Talk, host Tim Hollenback talks with George Pollock, longtime member of the FSHD Society Board of Directors and a powerful advocate FSHD treatments. Join Tim and George for a conversation about the healing power of movement and to hear more about George’s passion for endurance athletics and upcoming participation […]
First Wednesday of every month* 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT *Note we have changed the date to July 10 due to the July 4 holiday. Our July topic will be: How to manage when our assistive devices cannot get us into a building, how to […]
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 In PART 3 of the “Feeling Fit” Breathing and Breathwork sessions, Frank Hanley will review and discuss exercises presented in the first two workshops, and demonstrate additional breathwork exercises to improve breathing […]
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT This month, we invite everyone in the Young Adults community to join a conversation about how we build our community. How can this group support you with issues that are priorities in your life? What can we all work on […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT This year's FSHD Connect, held on June 15-16, had activities and breakouts dedicated to pediatric and early-onset FSHD. Ally Roets and Debbie Eggleston will share what happened, what was learned, and discuss how our community will follow up. Join us […]
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 […]
On the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, listen for a new episode of FSHD Straight Talk with Tim Hollenback! These episodes highlight members of the FSHD Community who are living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. You can find new episodes on YouTube and Facebook. You can also listen […]
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 Our featured presenter, Andrea Jaworek, PT, is passionate about aquatic exercise for people with neuromuscular conditions. Andrea will be presenting on aquatic exercise, discussing the benefits and latest research, the aquatic precautions/contraindications, […]
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 […]
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 Physical therapy and fitness training can both be beneficial to individuals with FSHD. Do you know the difference? When is PT called for? When does fitness training make sense? Join us to […]
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 […]
In this episode, host Tim Hollenback talks with Dan Wilson, a retired respiratory therapist and NASCAR enthusiast. In addition to discussing resources for home safety and building support networks to help with FSHD’s relentless progression, Dan discusses his hope to build an FSHD community in the Indianapolis area. FSHers of Indiana, if you’re listening, reach […]
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 […]
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 BetterLife FSHD We are thrilled to announce the premiere of BetterLife FSHD, an innovative health platform dedicated to helping you take control of your well-being and advance FSHD research. With BetterLife FSHD, you can […]
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 talk about the challenges of making and keeping friends, in light of our many mobility challenges and potential location changes AND how to cope with the jealousy that may creep up […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Our speaker this month addresses an important topic that affects many in our community. Elizabeth Pendo is the Kellye Y. Testy Professor of Law and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Washington School of Law, and […]
Join host Tim Hollenback and guest Brittany Lauro for this honest conversation about love, relationships, and FSHD. A Team Captain and volunteer for the Sacramento Walk & Roll, Brittany is a world traveler who turned to photography as FSHD affected her ability to walk and hike. In addition to discussing the importance of spousal support, […]
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 Chris Haven Chris Haven, from the Pacific Northwest chapter, will share her experiences working out with Alex Walker, a personal trainer and strength coach. She will share a video and discuss her […]
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 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, […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Mitch Wade, a fitness trainer from Portland, Oregon, is a legend in the FSHD community for his understanding of FSHD and results he has achieved with clients to help restore strength, range of motion, and function. No one can reverse […]
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 Insurance Coverage for Costly Rare-Disease Treatments As FSHD is entering the era of new therapies, Kelly Maynard, President and Founder and Amy Aikins, Director of Patient Access from the Little Hercules Foundation, will give […]
2024 International Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD 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 story on social media […]
On the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, listen for a new episode of FSHD Straight Talk with Tim Hollenback! These episodes highlight members of the FSHD Community who are living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. You can find new episodes on YouTube and Facebook. You can also listen […]
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 […]
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 Trish Kean for a session of Shaking Qigong. Shaking helps us to open up our joints or energy gates and meridians allowing the free flow of Qi (energy) in our body. […]
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT UPDATE: We have reschedule for October 9 due to Rosh Hashanah falling on October 2 this year. After a move or new environment, we have to adjust to a new environment, including costs for personal […]
First Friday of every month 8:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CT | 6:00 p.m. MT | 5:00 p.m. PT Do you have any unique strategies to cope with the challenges presented by your FSHD? Perhaps you use your wheelchair as a fork lift, or have a grabber in every room of your house, or […]
9:00 CT doors open. Conference 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Lunch will be provided Our 2024 FSHD 360 in the Kansas City area is hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Statland of the University of Kansas Medical Center and FSHD CTRN. This is a historic time in FSHD, with new treatments on the horizon. Do you […]
On the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, listen for a new episode of FSHD Straight Talk with Tim Hollenback! These episodes highlight members of the FSHD Community who are living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. You can find new episodes on YouTube and Facebook. You can also listen […]
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 UPDATE: This session is cancelled because Frank is stranded in Florida and without power due to Hurricane Milton. We hope he stays safe and look forward to seeing you all in two […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Bryan Bowman DDS This month we welcome Drs. Bryan Bowman and Daniel Rexin. Dental health is important for everyone, but people with FSHD may have special challenges. Weak cheek and mouth muscles can affect bite, tooth alignment, and oral health. […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT This month we'll have an open conversation on whatever is on you mind. Many of you may be assessing your child's situation at school or starting college, so that could be a timely subject. Join us for our monthly Parents' […]
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 Good Bad Things Actor and screenwriter Danny Kurtzman and filmmaker Shane Stanger will discuss their pathbreaking feature film, Good Bad Things. The film tells the captivating story of Danny, an entrepreneur with FSHD who defies […]
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT This month we'll be talking about how to think strategically about your career when you are likely to lose muscle strength and become physically disabled. What skills are good to have? What kind of education and training opportunities are there? […]
On the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, listen for a new episode of FSHD Straight Talk with Tim Hollenback! These episodes highlight members of the FSHD Community who are living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. You can find new episodes on YouTube and Facebook. You can also listen […]
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 […]
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 In this “Feeling Fit” session, Frank Hanley will present the second half of the “Breathe, Stretch and Flex” exercises. He will review the exercises presented in the first session (breathing, neck, shoulders, […]
First Friday of every month 8:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CT | 6:00 p.m. MT | 5:00 p.m. PT Would you rather sit alone and bored on your Friday night, or come hang out with some other cool people with Early Onset FSHD? Come join us at Everything Early Onset for a social night […]
Co-hosted by the UMass Wellstone Center for FSHD and the FSHD Society FSHD research and drug development is in a new era. Do you know what’s happening and how this might impact your life? Here’s your chance to hear from the research and advocacy leaders in New England, as well as from biopharmaceutical companies that […]
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT There was so much to discuss in last month's WOW meeting about the challenges of moving to a new place that we decided to continue to conversation this month. Adjusting to a new environment, including […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Our monthly Zoom meeting on Wellness is held on the second Monday of each month at 5:00-6:00 pm ET. Each month, we’ll have a conversation starter topic, but this is an informal gathering and if the discussion veers off in […]
On the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, listen for a new episode of FSHD Straight Talk with Tim Hollenback! These episodes highlight members of the FSHD Community who are living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. You can find new episodes on YouTube and Facebook. You can also listen […]
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 In this “Feeling Fit” session, Frank Hanley will present the second half of the “Breathe, Stretch and Flex” exercises. He will review the exercises presented in the first session (breathing, neck, shoulders, […]
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT How do you navigate an intimate relationship when you have a condition like FSHD? How do you even get started? What do you put on a dating app? How do you face the fear of rejection? When do you break […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Join us for our monthly Parents' Roundtable on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, where parents meet to exchange ideas, offer support, and gain insight to keep our children with FSHD as healthy and mobile as possible, and to advocate […]
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 ReSolve – What We Have Learned Presented by Kate Eichinger, PT, PhD, University of Rochester. ReSolve is one of the largest natural history studies of FSHD completed to date. Many of our FSHD community […]
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 […]
It's our annual Thanksgiving Special and this year we're featuring musicians living with FSHD. Tune in for interviews, instrumentals, and more.
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 This meeting has been cancelled because it falls on U.S. Thanksgiving Day. For people living with FSHD who are interested in exercise and fitness, Feeling Fit with FSHD meets on the 2nd […]
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month, Jane Nemke will provide a presentation on Exploring the Impact of Color on Human Perception and Emotion. A long time member of our community, Jane is an accredited International Association Color Consultant. She […]
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Dress up in holiday finery or goofiness, make yourself a favorite libation, and join us for some jolly ice-breaking! Our monthly Zoom meeting on Wellness is held on the second Monday of each month at 5:00-6:00 pm ET. Each month, […]
NEW DATE AND TIME: Second Monday of the month 7:00 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CT | 5:00 p.m. MT | 4:00 p.m. PT This month, we will share holiday stories - what you enjoy, what stresses you out - and share ideas for getting through it all. The Everything Early Onset group hopes to […]
On the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, listen for a new episode of FSHD Straight Talk with Tim Hollenback! These episodes highlight members of the FSHD Community who are living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. You can find new episodes on YouTube and Facebook. You can also listen […]
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 We'll wrap up the year with June Kinoshita, senior director of research & education for the FSHD Society, interviewing Frank Hanley, one of the moderators and frequent host of Feeling Fit with […]
NOTE CHANGE OF TIME: 9:00 pm ET | 8:00 pm CT | 7:00 pm MT | 6:00 pm PT RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER MEETING 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 […]
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT This has been an eventful year for pediatric initiatives. Ally Roets will report on action items coming out of the European Neuromuscular Center workshop she attended recently. Kristin Zwickau will share the latest on discussions with the FDA. Come with […]
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 Annual Drug Development Update Presented by Nicholas Johnson, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University. This is our annual update on therapy development for FSHD. We’ll hear the latest on Fulcrum, Avidity, and Roche’s clinical trials, as […]
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 […]
CANCELLED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE 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 […]
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 This meeting has been cancelled because it falls on U.S. Thanksgiving Day. For people living with FSHD who are interested in exercise and fitness, Feeling Fit with FSHD meets on the 2nd […]
