7:00pm ET | 6:00pm CT | 5:00pm MT | 4:00pm PT Dear friends, Welcome to the "Third Thursday" meetings of the North Carolina Chapter! Whether or not you've attended our group's events before, we hope you will join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We have no specific agenda or topic, but we are... Read More »
12-2pm ET | 11a-1pm CT | 10a-12pm MT | 9-11am PT New England Chapter In-Person Social Gathering Friday, July 19, 2024 from 12:00-2:00pm ET at On the Border (Rocky Hill) Address: 1519 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Please join us for this fun, community-building event to share adventures and stories! We will enjoy... Read More »
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... 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 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,... 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 last Wednesday of the 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 »
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... Read More »
Western PA Chapter 3rd Annual Family Picnic Saturday, August 3rd, 12:00pm ET Location: Adams Township Community Park, 698 Valencia Rd., Mars, PA 16046 Please join us for this fun, in-person event where we can be in community and enjoy time together. The picnic will be held at Adams Township Community Park, 698 Valencia Rd., Mars,... 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 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... Read More »
Los Angeles Virtual Chapter Meeting Wednesday, August 7th | 6:00 - 7:00 pm PT Join us on Wednesday, August 7th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm for our upcoming virtual chapter meeting. We are excited to have our chapter come together after a brief hiatus and to share exciting updates about where we are as... 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 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... Read More »
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,... Read More »
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.... Read More »
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... Read More »
7:00pm ET | 6:00pm CT | 5:00pm MT | 4:00pm PT Dear friends, Welcome to the "Third Thursday" meetings of the North Carolina Chapter! Whether or not you've attended our group's events before, we hope you will join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We have no specific agenda or topic, but we are... Read More »
Sunday, August 18, 2024 2024 Falmouth Road Race The 2024 ASICS Falmouth Road Race promises to be an exciting event celebrating 52 years of running the iconic course along the sea, giving back to the community and promoting running, health and fitness! The race happens at 9:00am on Sunday, August 18. This is our second... Read More »
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,... Read More »
Atlanta Chapter Virtual Meeting: Walk & Roll Prep Monday, August 19th, 5:30-6:30pm ET Join our virtual meeting for a group brainstorm and discussion on how we can make the 2024 Walk and Roll our best one yet! Please fill out the RSVP form at the link above to receive the Zoom link for this virtual... Read More »
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.... Read More »
St. Louis Chapter In-Person Support Meeting Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, 7:00-8:00pm CT Webster Groves Public Library - 301 E Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119 We invite all of our St. Louis Chapter members to join us on Tuesday, August 20th for our upcoming Chapter Meeting at Webster Groves Public Library. During this time, our... Read More »
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... 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 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... Read More »
12:00-2:00pm ET | 11:00am-1:00pm CT | 10:00am-12:00pm MT | 9:00am-11:00am PT Dakotas Chapter Meeting Saturday, August 24, 2024 Location: TBD Restaurant Join the Dakotas Chapter for a special community lunch event this August. During this time, we will share updates from the 2024 Patient Connect Conference, get people excited for the 2024 Minnesota Walk &... Read More »
Virginia Chapter Social Event: Norfolk Tides vs. Worcester Red Sox Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 6:00pm Harbor Park Stadium, 150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 Please join us on August 24 at Harbor Ballpark! We have reservations at 6:00pm for the Norfolk Tides vs Worcester Red Sox. There are 5 ADA seats and 15 other... Read More »
6:30pm ET | 5:30pm CT | 4:30pm MT | 3:30pm PT San Diego Chapter Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Kate Therapeutics Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 3:30 - 5:30pm PT Hilltop Community Park, 9711 Oviedo Way, 92129 Join us for some ice cream to celebrate and get excited our upcoming Walk & Roll in September.... Read More »
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... Read More »
Southeast Multi-Chapter Virtual Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm ET Amy Halseth and Erika Escartin from Avidity Biosciences will give a short presentation on the recent data from FORTITUDE, followed by an open Q&A session about participating in clinical trials, the drug development process, the potential new drugs that are in the pipeline, or... 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 last Wednesday of the 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 »
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... Read More »
Western PA Chapter Drum & Roll Prep Virtual Meeting Thursday, August 29, 2024 7:00-8:30pm ET RSVP here: go.fshdsociety.org/l/701273/2023-05-09/439tq1 Join our virtual meeting for a discussion on how we can make the 2024 Drum and Roll our best one yet! Learn how to navigate the Drum & Roll website and use it to up your fundraising... 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 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... Read More »
2024 Sacramento Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 7, 2024 Registration opens at 9:00am, the Walk starts at 10:00am California State Capitol: 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 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... Read More »
2024 Northeast Florida Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 7, 2024 Check-in begins at 8:30am, walk begins at 9:00am Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens 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... Read More »
2024 Alberta Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 7, 2024 9:00am at the Riverwalk Plaza, Calgary AB Join us for the second annual Alberta 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... Read More »
2024 Colorado Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Sunday, September 8, 2024 Check In begins at 8:00am and the Walk begins promptly at 9:00am Phillip 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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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,... 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 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... Read More »
New England Virtual Chapter Meeting Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM Meeting Agenda: Walk Leader, Lexi Pappas, will briefly talk about the Walk & Roll taking place on 9/22 Regional Director, Jenny Gast, will give an update on the 360 Event taking place on 11/2 Opportunity to connect and network with each other RSVP... Read More »
2024 Columbus Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 14, 2024, 10:00am at Coffmann Park Pavilion 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... Read More »
2024 Utah/Intermountain Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 14, 2024, 3:00-5:00pm Canyon Rim Park - East Pavilion, Millcreek, Utah 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... Read More »
2024 Ontario Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9:00am 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.... Read More »
2024 Pacific Northwest Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9:00am Owen Beach Pavilion, Tacoma, WA 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... Read More »
2024 Idaho/Intermountain Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 14, 2024, 10:00am Canyon Rim Park – East Pavilion, Millcreek, Utah 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... Read More »
2024 Kansas City Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 14, 2024 Check-in begins at 10:00am, walk begins at 11:00am Location: Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter 5 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... Read More »
2024 StL Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 14, 2024 Memorial Park * Pavillion 1, 8600 Strassner Dr, Brentwood, MO 63144 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 »
2024 British Columbia Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Date and Time TBD 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... Read More »
2024 East Tennessee Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Details TBD 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... Read More »
Bay Area Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Sunday, September 15, 2024 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... Read More »
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,... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
7:00pm ET | 6:00pm CT | 5:00pm MT | 4:00pm PT Dear friends, Welcome to the "Third Thursday" meetings of the North Carolina Chapter! Whether or not you've attended our group's events before, we hope you will join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We have no specific agenda or topic, but we are... Read More »
Virtual Screening: Good Bad Things Missed seeing Good Bad Things in theaters? Get your tickets for a virtual screening this weekend. The film will be available from 6:00pm PST on Friday, September 20 through 11:59pm PST on Sunday, September 22. Streaming access costs $19.99; you will have 72 hours to watch the film. Help spread... Read More »
2024 Mid-Atlantic Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 21, 2024, Registration opens at 10:30am Alpha Ridge Park, Marriotsville, MD 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... Read More »
2024 San Diego Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 21, 2024, 8:30am Harbor Island Park, San Diego, CA 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... Read More »
2024 North Carolina Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 21, 2024 Registration starts at 10:00am and the Walk starts at 10:30am Goat Island Park - Large Shelter, 141 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032 Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you.... Read More »
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... Read More »
2024 Michigan Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Sunday, September 22, 2024 Registration starts at 9:00am and the Walk starts at 9:30am Mulligan's Hollow Lodge - 600 Y Drive, Grand Haven, MI 49417 Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone who... Read More »
2024 New England Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Sunday, September 22, 2024 Check-in at 10:00am, Walk starts at 10:30am Larz Anderson Park, 25 Newton St, Brookline, MA 02445 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... Read More »
2024 Minnesota Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Sunday, September 22, 2024 Location: Normandale Lake Bandshell, 5901 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 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... Read More »
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... 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 »
Virginia Chapter Monthly Virtual Meeting Tuesday, September 24th, 6:00pm ET Please join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We look forward to catching up with everyone, sharing our updates and adventures, AND talking about our upcoming Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD on October 12th! Please RSVP using the button below to receive the... 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 last Wednesday of the 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 »
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.... Read More »
2024 Chicagoland Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 28, 2024 Registration opens at 9:00am and the event starts 10:00am Location: Robert Soule Amphitheater, Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL 60010 Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you. Everyone... Read More »
2024 Long Island Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, September 28, 2024 Eisenhower Park, 1899 Park Blvd., East Meadow NY 11554 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... Read More »
2024 South Carolina 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... Read More »
2024 New Jersey Shore Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Sunday, September 29, 2024 At the end of the Seaside Boardwalk (Ocean Terrace & Hiering Avenue), Seaside Heights, NJ 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... 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 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... Read More »
Alberta Chapter Virtual Meeting All Canadian FSHD Community Members Welcome Wednesday, October 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm MT RSVP: https://go.fshdsociety.org/l/701273/2023-01-17/42q91r Following the disappointing news from Fulcrum, Neil Camarta will be presenting slides indicating how much is going on regarding FSHD treatments & muscle regeneration (especially here in Canada), letting people know that there are still... Read More »
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... Read More »
Central Texas Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, October 5, 2024 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... Read More »
2024 North Texas Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, October 5, 024 Check-in opens at 1:00 PM, Walk & Roll begins promptly at 2:00 PM Location: Frisco Commons Park , 8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX 75034 Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to... Read More »
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... Read More »
Greater Philadelphia Chapter Meeting Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm ET Location: Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital - 414 Paoli Pike, Malvern PA 19355 RSVP here: https://go.fshdsociety.org/l/701273/2023-02-14/42vknk Please join us for this meeting with Julie Brown, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP/SMS, who has worked with multiple FSHD patients and can offer guidance for individuals at different stages of... Read More »
2024 Los Angeles Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Sunday, October 6, 2024 Location: Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 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... Read More »
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... Read More »
Western PA Chapter Virtual Meeting Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 7:00-8:00pm ET RSVP: https://go.fshdsociety.org/l/701273/2023-05-09/439tq1 Join our virtual meeting to talk about the disappointing news that Fulcrum has halted development of losmapimod, the first drug to reach a Phase 3 clinical trial in FSHD. We’ll also discuss our upcoming Drum and Roll to Cure FSHD! 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 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... Read More »
2024 Virginia Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00am Norfolk Zoo, Norfolk, VA 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... Read More »
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.... Read More »
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'... Read More »
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... Read More »
7:00pm ET | 6:00pm CT | 5:00pm MT | 4:00pm PT Dear friends, Welcome to the "Third Thursday" meetings of the North Carolina Chapter! Whether or not you've attended our group's events before, we hope you will join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We have no specific agenda or topic, but we are... Read More »
2024 Atlanta Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD Sunday, October 20, 2024, 10:00am at Chattahoochee Nature Center 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... Read More »
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?... Read More »
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... 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 »
Chicago Chapter Virtual Meeting Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 4:00-5:00pm CT Join us to discuss chapter updates and start thinking about activities for next year. We will also have the opportunity to connect and support one another.
New England Chapter Virtual Meeting Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 7:00pm ET Please join us for our next virtual chapter meeting! We will cover: A recap of our recent Walk & Roll An overview of our FSHD 360 event taking place on November 2nd - June Kinoshita, Senior Director of Research and Education at the... 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 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,... 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 last Wednesday of the 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 »
