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 transitions in mobility. How do we know it’s time for an assistive device , or to switch from walker/cane to a motorized scooter or power chair? Also knowing it doesn’t... Read More »
8:00 – 9:00 PM ET | 7-8pm CT | 6-7pm MT | 5-6pm PT Calling all care partners to join us this month for a conversation about helping your loved one with self-care. This can be delicate ground as your partner wants to preserve as much independence as possible while adapting to losses in physical... Read More »
Thursday, January 26th On the 4th Thursday of every month, join us for FSHD Radio: Hot off the Press. Every 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 on all things... Read More »
12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Lonwabo Nene Join us for Q&A and discussion to follow up on Lonwabo Nene's physical rehab journey. Lonwabo is an active member within the disability awareness sector. He was diagnosed with FSHD at the young age of 15 and... Read More »
8:00 – 9:00 PM ET | 7-8pm CT | 6-7pm MT | 5-6pm PT What does your partner need from you or someone who helps with their care? This came up a few months ago, as we talked about how to decide when one needs professional help for their partner. This conversation leads to how... Read More »
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Let’s learn from each other by sharing great tricks for shopping for clothing, getting makeup on, selecting shoes, how to do our hair, finding shoes that we want to …and can wear, And MORE! Please... 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 Join physiotherapist Ulrike Uta of the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre (MD Support Centre) in Coventry, UK, for today's session. Posture changes are normal for people living with FSHD. They are caused... Read More »
Tuesday, February 14th On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, join us for FSHD Radio: Community Profiles. Every month we will bring you a long-form show that will include profiles of the FSHD community living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. This month’s guest is Paul Ronson of Suffolk, England, a radio... Read More »
Learn about the FDA's recent fast track designation for Avidity's FSHD therapeutic here. 1:00 pm ET | noon CT | 11:00 am MT | 10:00 am PT | 18:00 GMT | 19:00 CET Avidity Biosciences has announced its plans to launch FORTITUDE, a Phase 1 / 2 clinical trial in FSHD of the novel compound... Read More »
Thursday, February 23rd On the 4th Thursday of every month, join us for FSHD Radio: Hot off the Press. Every 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 on all things FSHD.... Read More »
1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT | 18:00 UK | 19:00 CET Dr. Rita Perlingeiro Our webinar speaker is Dr. Rita Perlingeiro, Associate Professor of Medicine within the Lillehei Heart Institute at the University of Minnesota. Her primary research interests include understanding the molecular mechanisms controlling... Read More »
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month, we will discuss a film, I Didn’t See You There. The idea is for you to watch it ahead of time and then join us on Zoom for the discussion. But if you don't have time to see... Read More »
Tuesday, March 14th On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, join us for FSHD Radio: Community Profiles. Every month we will bring you a long-form show that will include profiles of the FSHD community living rich, full lives and diving into their experiences with FSHD. This month, our Community Profiles guest is entrepreneur and philanthropist... Read More »
Thursday, March 23rd On the 4th Thursday of every month, join us for FSHD Radio: Hot off the Press. Every 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 on all things FSHD.... Read More »
1:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM CT | 11:30 AM MT | 10:30 AM PT Nizar Saad, PhD Nizar Saad, PhD is an assistant professor at the Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Saad worked on FSHD for several years in the laboratory of Scott Harper, PhD, and has been involved in... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... 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 »
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!
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 »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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.... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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."... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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.... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... 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 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... Read More »
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,... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
Join us for a Virtual Meeting! Please join us for our "Welcome to 2024" meeting, with lots of exciting news about current and upcoming clinical trials, as well as our guest presenter, Anna Gilmore! Anna has moved to the new position of FSHD Navigator. As Navigator, she helps families by providing resources and information to... Read More »
7:00pm ET | 6:00pm CT| 5:00pm MT | 4:00pm PT EVENT: Columbus Chapter Meeting DATE: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 TIME: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST WHERE: Zoom DETAILS: Join us for our upcoming chapter meeting! Anna Gilmore of FSHD Society will deliver an update re: current clinical trials and the clinical trial enrollment process.
3:00pm ET | 2:00pm CT | 1:00pm MT | 12:00pm PT Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting, 12:00-2:00pm PT at the Sellwood Library Meeting Room Address: 7860 SE 13th Ave, Portland 97202 New Year Greetings to our PNW FSHD Community! We are looking forward to having our first meeting of the year in Portland, Oregon on Feb.... Read More »
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... Read More »
7:00-8:00pm ET | 6:00-7:00pm CST | 5:00-6:00pm MT | 4:00-5:00pm PT Please join us for a virtual chapter meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Eastern. Items we plan to cover include: 1. Meet our new FSHD Society Regional Director - Jenny Gast 2. Updates on what’s happening in the FSHD community... Read More »
10:15am-1:00pm ET | 9:15am-12:00pm CST | 8:15-11:00am MT | 7:15-10:00am PT Please join us for our next Greater Philadelphia FSHD Chapter meeting on Saturday, March 2 from 10:15am – 1:00pm Eastern. Our special guest speaker will be Steven S. Brooks MD MBA FACC, Senior VP of Medical Sciences and Regulatory Affairs with Vita Therapeutics, and... Read More »
7PM ET | 6PM CT | 5PM MT | 4PM PT Michigan Chapter - Virtual Meeting Please join us for a virtual chapter meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 7pm - 8pm Eastern. No set agenda, this is simply a time for us to gather together and share our updates and adventures. RSVP via... Read More »
7PM ET | 6PM CT | 5PM MT | 4PM PT New England Chapter - Virtual Meeting Please join us for another great virtual chapter meeting! We will discuss current clinical trials, upcoming events, and formally meet Jenny Gast - our new FSHD Society Regional Director. We will also showcase some great talent from right... Read More »
3:00pm MT | 2:00 PT | 5:00pm ET | 4:00pm CT | Hello Friends! I hope you can join us for our first meeting of 2024! WHEN: Saturday March 23rd, 2024 - 3pm MT WHERE: Lansdowne Arms, Library Room - 9352 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 WHAT: Special Guest Speaker will be Caitlin Prechel... 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 »
8:00pm ET | 7:00pm CT | 6:00pm MT | 5:00pm PT North Texas Virtual Chapter Meeting, 7:00pm-8:00pm CT Please join us on the 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... Read More »
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 continue our discussion on what to do when your current care plan isn't working anymore. As always, expect a wealth of practical tips, sympathy, and the supportive company of awesome women.... Read More »
9:00am ET | 8:00am CT | 7:00am MT | 6:00am PT NYC/NJ-area Virtual Chapter Meeting Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 9am ET Dear Friends, Please plan to join us for our next virtual meeting, Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 9am ET. This is the next in our series of regular bi-monthly meetings to provide... Read More »
9:00pm ET | 8:00pm CT | 7:00pm MT | 6:00pm PT British Columbia and Alberta Chapters - Virtual Meeting When: Wednesday April 10th, 6pm PT | 7pm MT Where: Virtually via Zoom, please RSVP below to receive the Zoom link What: We are excited to have special guest Lena Graham joining us! Lena is a... Read More »
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... Read More »
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT Dani Liptak If you are experiencing some level of disability from your FSHD symptoms (or other issues, for that matter), what are your rights to accessible public spaces, work environments, education, etc.? Does the law protect you? Dani Liptak, a... Read More »
CANCELEED Due to the lack of RSVPs, we have sadly decided to cancel this event. One of the goals of our Alberta Chapter is to grow our connections and community in the Edmonton Area. We haven’t been successful in doing this with our last two events, and would love your feedback. What would you like... Read More »
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... Read More »
6:00pm ET | 5:00pm CT | 4:00pm MT | 3:00pm PT Virginia Chapter Monthly Virtual Meeting (occurs every 4th Tuesday of the month). RSVP via the below button to ensure you receive the reminder and zoom link. Please join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We have no specific agenda or topic, but we... Read More »
8:00pm ET | 7:00pm CT | 6:00pm MT | 5:00pm PT North Texas Virtual Chapter Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm CT Please join us on Wednesday, April 24th for a virtual chapter meeting North Texas is opening to all Texas community members. During this chapter meeting, we will be joined by guest speaker, Attorney Brandon A. Rotbart, P.A. who will discuss... Read More »
