This is our monthly Zoom meeting on Wellness, held on the second Monday of each month at 5:00-6:00 pm ET (if Monday is a national holiday, the meeting will be held on Tuesday). The Wellness Hour is open to everyone in the FSHD community. This is your time to enjoy the company of fellow FSHers,... 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 caregivers. Please respect our rules... Read More »
Please join us for the monthly virtual meeting of the Virginia Chapter!! This is an informal, conversational meeting where we all share ideas, frustrations, and life’s little wins. We welcome all friends, old and new! For the last meeting of the year, we will be celebrating how far we have come in 2021, and looking... 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 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 »
We hope you will join us for the first Chapter meeting of the year! Reconnect with old friends, and meet some new folks from our region. This will be a casual meeting, but please feel free to bring your questions, thoughts and ideas about anything you’d like to see the group do in 2023! We’re... Read More »
Saturday, January 21, 2023 10:00-11:00am Eastern Time Join us via Zoom HERE We hope you will join us for the first Chapter meeting of the year! Reconnect with old friends, and meet some new folks from our region. This will be a casual meeting, but please feel free to bring your questions, thoughts and... Read More »
Chapter Meeting Sunday, January 22, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm Pacific Time Stanford University, Center for Academic Medicine, Grand Rounds Room 125 453 Quarry Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Our January 22, 2023 San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the FSHD Society will be our Kick Off meeting for 2023. We look forward to seeing everyone... 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 »
February 11, 2023 2:00pm – 4:30 pm Join us for this informative discussion about trials while sipping on a special pre-Valentine’s Day cocktail (N/A available) celebrating FSHD. Have you wondered about participating in a trial? Are you involved in a trial? Come join us to discuss the requirements and how you can prepare for... 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 »
Dear Friends, Please mark your calendars for a get-together in Tampa! We'll be meeting up at the True Food Kitchen, and if the weather is nice enough, we'll enjoy our time together out on the patio. This will be an informal gathering, with no particular agenda - but we'd love to hear your ideas or... 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 »
Saturday, February 25, 2023 10:00am ET Please join us for our first Chapter meeting of 2023! Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a casual discussion and Q&A with other members of our Ontario FSHD Community. Time to reconnect with old friends. meet new ones, and help us plan for the year. Hope... Read More »
March 9 - 26 Brew Quest – A Quest to Cure FSHD Fundraising for FSHD Society Discover new breweries around the Kearny Mesa/Miramar/Mira Mesa area while supporting our organization. At each brewery, make a qualifying purchase. Grab your map and ask the brewery to stamp it (each brewery has a unique stamp) with your qualifying... Read More »
Please join us for the first Alberta Chapter Meeting (virtual) on Sunday, March 12th at 10:00am MT via ZOOM! Please RSVP! Come and meet the Chapter Co-Directors, Jennie and Karen Camarta, and hear about our exciting plans to build the FSHD Community in Canada as we prepare for upcoming clinical trials. You can get the latest information about... 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 »
Join us for the first official meeting as the new BC Chapter of the FSHD Society! We will meet virtually on Wednesday, March 15th 2023 at 7pm PT. Please RSVP to receive the zoom link. Come meet the Chapter Co-Directors, Priscilla Sharun and Cheryl Hooge. Our special guest for this meeting is Neil Camarta, the founder... Read More »
Come meet us! East TN Chapter Meeting Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:00pm - 6:00pm Eastern Time Cedar Bluff Branch Library Cedar Bluff Meeting Room 9045 Cross Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37923 Dear friends, Please pencil us in for an in-person chapter meeting! We are so excited to get the group back together again to... 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 »
Come meet us! Greater Philadelphia Chapter Meeting Saturday, March 25, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern Time Wissahickon Valley Public Library 650 W Skippack Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422 Or via Zoom: Click here to join Dear friends, Please pencil us in for the next chapter meeting! This will be an informal gathering, and if you have... Read More »
Chapter Happy Hour Saturday, March 25, 2023 11:30am - 1:30pm CT Down South Kitchen & Bakery 6500 Cascades CT Ste. 100 The Colony, TX 75056 Dear Friends, Please mark your calendars for the NorTex Chapter Happy Hour in The Colony! We'll be meeting up at the Down South Kitchen & Bakery to eat, chat, and... Read More »
Chapter Happy Hour Sunday, March 26, 2023 3:30pm - 5:30pm CT Johnny Tamales Cantina 4647 East Sam Houston Pkwy S Pasadena, TX 77507 Please mark your calendars for the Houston-area FSHD Society Happy Hour in Pasadena! We'll be meeting up at Johnny Tamales Cantina to eat, drink and chat! This will be an informal gathering,... Read More »
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 8pm ET | 7pm CT | 6pm MT | 5pm PT Via Zoom: Invite Link Invite Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3648329628?pwd=RjAxdHFCanU1RzNtQ0Fnek4zY1hidz09 Dear friends, It’s been such a long time since the New Hampshire group got together for a virtual chat! Whether or not you have joined this meeting in the past, we welcome all... Read More »
Chapter Happy Hour Saturday, April 1, 2023 3:30pm - 5:30pm CT District Kitchen & Cocktails (Anderson Lane Location) 7858 Shoal Creek Blvd, Ste. B Austin, TX 78757 Please mark your calendars for the CenTex Chapter Happy Hour in Austin! We'll be meeting up at the District Kitchen & Cocktails to eat, chat, and celebrate our Tacos... Read More »
Please JOIN US for our first Chapter meeting and social gathering of 2023, and to personally welcome our new Chapter Director, Kurt Spiegel! Sunday April 2nd, 2023: 3pm - 5pm Lariat Lodge Brewing Company 12684 W Indore Pl, Littleton, CO 80127 PLEASE RSVP by March 27 to ColoradoChapter@FSHDSociety.org Appetizers and drinks will be served! We will... 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 »
Nevada Virtual Chapter Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT Join us on Zoom as we introduce Leslie Truman as our new Nevada Chapter Director! RSVP with the link below to let us know you’re coming. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 7pm ET | 6pm CT | 5pm MT | 4pm PT Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83644567187?pwd=MnhSd0lPTVdUQlZYYzhhQ0VCdEI1UT09 Dear friends, I’d like to invite you join me for a lively Virtual Movie Night, hosted by the New England Chapter. We’ll be watching the Red Scooter Diaries short documentary together, which features the story of one... Read More »
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am 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 »
Northeast Florida Chapter Brunch Saturday, April 22nd; 11am - 2pm Noura's Cafe, 1533 University Blvd W, Jacksonville FL 32217 Dear Friends, We hope you can join us for Saturday, April 22nd in Jacksonville, FL! We are excited to gather together in-person and meet new friends and neighbors you may not know you had! This will... Read More »
This event has been canceled.
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 »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Fatigue is one of the biggest challenges we face, and many of us have come up with strategies to manage fatigue. Let's share! This is our mutual support and social group for women of all... Read More »
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... 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 »
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... 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 »
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 »
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Kiera Berggren Children with early-onset FSHD often struggle with speech and swallowing due to weak muscles around the mouth. Therapy can help! Our guest this month is Kiera Berggren, a research speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the Department of Neurology at... 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 »
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... Read More »
Dear friends, Welcome to the "Fourth Monday" 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 looking forward to catching up with everyone, and sharing our updates... Read More »
Please join us for the monthly virtual meeting of the Virginia Chapter!! This is an informal, conversational meeting where we all share ideas, frustrations, and life’s little wins. We welcome all friends, old and new! Sign up at this link to receive a meeting reminder every month. At meeting time, click this link to join... 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 »
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT Donna Russo has been promoting adaptive yoga and dance for many years and will be leading a session on Chair Yoga. Come in comfortable clothes and bring any supports you might need.... Read More »
North Texas Virtual Chapter Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm CT Please join us for a virtual chapter meeting. This will be our time to come together - where Connections, Hope, Healing, and Awareness happen on a consistent basis! At meeting time, please click this link to join. Hope to see you there! ~Glen Denehie, North Texas Chapter Director
