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... Read More »
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Our topic this month is what we call "Instrumental ADL’s (e.g. managing finances, housekeeping, shopping, yard needs, etc.). We all face these challenges and look forward to our discussion and sharing of solutions. This is... Read 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 Mitch Wade and Bill Herzberg Last month we had the wonderful opportunity to work out with fitness trainer, Mitch Wade. This month, we bring you Bill Herzberg, a retired physician with FSHD... Read More »
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”... Read More »
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!... Read More »
7:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT | 5:00 pm MT | 4:00 pm PT FSHD Young Professionals is a social and support group focused on encouraging and empowering young adults impacted by FSHD. We created this space specifically for younger FSHDers to connect, collaborate, and provide networking opportunities. Whether you’re just graduating, starting a... Read More »
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... Read More »
Join us for the annual World FSHD Day to raise awareness of FSHD globally over social media on June 20th! Learn about the orange slice selfie campaign and download our toolkit HERE. We will also be celebrating this day with special FSHD Radio mini-episodes that will be released throughout the day. More details to come!
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Join us for a conversation with Sharon F. Terry, President and CEO of Genetic Alliance, an enterprise engaging individuals, families and communities to transform health. Genetic Alliance works to provide programs, products and tools for ordinary people to take charge... Read More »
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... Read 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 Frank Hanley will lead today's session with a special routine for the summer. We can't wait to find out what he has in store!. For people living with FSHD who are interested... Read More »
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT This Saturday's theme is "Improving Your Quality of Life with FSHD." We'll share information and habits that we’ve found to be helpful and discuss things we plan to try in the future to make living with FSHD a little easier.... Read More »
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... Read More »
