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 »
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 This month, we're excited to welcome Mitch Wade, a fitness trainer from Portland, Oregon. Mitch is a legend in the FSHD community for his understanding of FSHD and results he... 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
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT Join us for a virtual escape room! For this Saturday meeting, we’ll solve puzzles together in a virtual environment. We look forward to getting to know each other during this online adventure! FSHD Young Professionals is a social and support... 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 »
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... Read More »
