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For this All-Texas Chapter Meeting we will be joined by guest Debra Kerber from Easy Access Travel. She'll be giving us tips on accessible travel! RSVP below.
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 […]
Idaho Talent Fest 2023 - Saturday, April 29th Join us April 29th at the Boise State University's Special Events Center for the 3rd Annual Idaho Talent Fest to Cure FSH Muscular Dystrophy presented by the FSHD Society Idaho Chapter, and Aesthetic Eye, PC. This competition will spotlight and celebrate many talented individuals, while raising funds and awareness for […]
Hello BC Friends! Please join us for a virtual meeting on May 3rd, 2023 at 6pm PT! Our guest speaker will be Dr. Jamshid Arjomand, Chief Science Officer at the FSHD Society. He will be speaking about FSHD Clinical Trial readiness, and will give a current update on FSHD therapeutic development. Come with all of […]
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 […]
Join us virtually as we launch our new Michigan Chapter! Come to meet our new Chapter Director, Cassie Harris, to get to know one another, and to find out about all the upcoming events in the area! Please RSVP to receive the zoom link: Learn more about Cassie, and sign up to receive all the […]
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 […]
Connecticut Connections Reunion Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 7pm ET | 6pm CT | 5pm MT | 4pm PT Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3648329628?pwd=RjAxdHFCanU1RzNtQ0Fnek4zY1hidz09 Dear friends, Please join us for a virtual reunion of the Connecticut Connections group! It’s been a long time since the group has been together. I’d like to discuss ideas for the annual summer […]
Join us for an informal breakfast/brunch gathering! Saturday, June 10th, 2023 - 11:00am ET Symposium Cafe: 3055 Dundas St W in Mississauga Dear Ontario friends, Come join your fellow Ontario FSHDers for a light breakfast/brunch/coffee, FSHD updates, and great conversation! We can catchup with old friends and welcome new ones! Space is limited, so PLEASE RSVP. See you there! […]
Bay Area Chapter Meeting Sunday, June 11, 2023 1:00-3:00 pm PT Hoover Pavilion, Room 208 Stanford Campus Quarry Road, Palo Alto Let's meet together in-person (or Zoom) so that we can catch up with each other and hear about the latest research studies for FSHD. This event is free. Please RSVP, let us know how many will be attending, […]
Tampa Chapter Gathering Sunday, June 11th, 4pm True Food Kitchen 3645 Midtown Dr, Tampa, FL 33607 Dear friends, Please come out and join us for another great get-together of the Tampa Chapter! We’ll be meeting back at True Food Kitchen. Please RSVP below by June 2nd so that we can make sure there’ll be […]
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! […]
New York City/NJ - Area Chapter Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:00pm ET via Zoom We hope you can join us for a virtual chapter meeting! We will be discussing our plans for 2023, clinical trial updates and will be learning about our virtual communities and how to get involved with both. Pencil us in […]
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 […]
Celebrate World FSHD Day & Father’s Day at the ballpark with the PNW Chapter! Saturday, June 17, 2023 6:00pm Cheney Stadium, Tacoma Tacoma Rainiers vs. Albuquerque Isotopes After you register, Selina will mail your free tickets!
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!
Hello Friends! Please join us on June 20th, 2023 at 6pm as we celebrate World FSHD Day together! WHERE: Tap & Barrel - Convention Centre : 876-1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3 WHY: It's WORLD FSHD DAY! The global day of awareness for FSHD. WHAT: Let's have some fun as we raise awareness. Appetizers and […]
Join us for the Atlanta Chapter Watch Party as the King & Queen Buildings light up orange in honor of World FSHD Day! Tuesday, June 20, 2023 7:30pm ET El Azteca Perimeter 6115 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Ste. 100, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Western PA Chapter Meeting Wednesday, June 21 6:30 – 8:00pm ET Please join us for a virtual meeting of the Western PA Chapter to chat among ourselves, plan our family picnic scheduled for Saturday, August 5, discuss the launch of this year's Drum & Roll to Cure FSHD, learn about the latest developments at the […]
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 […]
Idaho Chapter Meeting Thursday, June 22, 2023 6:30pm MT Louie's Pizza and Italian Restaurant at 2500 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 Join us for dinner! This will be an opportunity to spend an evening with good food, socializing and meeting FSHD Society staff members, Beth and Ashley. Event is free, but please RSVP.
Please join us on Saturday June 24th for a casual breakfast get-together, and for our first in-person meeting of the Alberta Chapter! WHAT: Let us treat you to breakfast, hear some important FSHD updates, and have great conversation. This is a family-friendly event so bring the whole family! WHEN: Saturday June 24th at 9am MT WHERE: […]
Please join the Columbus Chapter and Nationwide Children's Hospital for an exciting day of research and community! Hear from Dr. Kevin Flanigan, Dr. Scott Harper, and Dr. Nizar Saad, then have the opportunity to actively participate in a study! In addition, hear from FSHD Society's Columbus Chapter Director Susan Aumiller, screen a short documentary, and […]
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 […]
Heartland Chapter Happy Hour Friday, July 28, 2023 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm CT Boulevard Beer Hall - 2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108 Join us for an afternoon of fun and networking where you can connect with other members of the FSHD community. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Please RSVP below.
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!
Western PA Summer Picnic Saturday, August 5th, 2023 Adams Township Community Park, 698 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046 More details forthcoming! We hope you can join us again this year for the annual summer gathering of the Western PA Chapter! We will be returning to the fantastic Adams Township Community Park pavilion, for a BBQ […]
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." […]
Mountain State Chapter Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PT | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm MT Join us for a special chapter meeting for all Mountain state chapters (Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Nevada) where the FSHD Society's Chief Science Officer, Dr. Jamshid Arjomand, will provide attendees with an overview of current […]
DATE: Saturday, August 19, 2023 TIME: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm PT WHERE: Mimi's Cafe, 2029 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA 95825 Join us for an in-person get-together where you will have the chance to meet and connect with other members of the community, hear from FSHD Society staff about upcoming events, and learn about new and exciting updates. […]
CenTex Virtual Chapter Meeting Monday, August 21, 2023 7:00pm – 8:00pm CT Join us as we chat about the upcoming Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD and the FSHD 360!
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 […]
San Diego Virtual Chapter Meeting Thursday, August 24, 2023 6:00-7:00 pm PT Register below for our upcoming Walk n Roll Committee meeting. By this date you should be signed up online as a Walker or Team Captain HERE and have invited your friends and family to register/donate. It's easy to do. Once you're registered click the […]
Connecticut Chapter Annual Luncheon Saturday, August 26, 2023 12:00pm – 2:00pm ET On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina 1519 Silas Deane Highway Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Join us to meet new people, reconnect, and celebrate!
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. […]
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, […]
