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 Adaptive cooking and adaptive eating will be our topic this month. We'd like to share different ways of cooking and/or providing the necessary nutrients we need daily. Come and join us! This is our mutual... Read More »
New England Walk & Roll Saturday, October 7, 2023 11:00am Check In Optum Roofdeck, 1325 Boylston St., Boston MA 02215 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 »
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. Our guest this month is Laura Jull, MEd, who began her... Read More »
Tuesday, October 10th 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. More details on this episode's guest and topic to come. A new video... Read More »
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT Our guest is Don Burke, an FSHD Society member who recently retired from a high-impact career in the federal government. "It would be an honor to share my insights from a 25 year learning journey to be able to retire... 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 Jackie O'Doherty is a fitness trainer who works with clients on improving balance. She was recommended to us by a person with FSHD. She will share her knowledge and exercise tips at... 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 For people living with FSHD who are interested in exercise and fitness, we meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm (noon) U.S. Eastern Time. Come dressed... Read More »
9:00 a.m. US Pacific Time doors open | 10:00-3:00 p.m. US PT conference sessions The FSHD Society, in collaboration with Friends of FSH Research and the University of Washington Seattle, is hosting this year’s Pacific Northwest FSHD 360 conference. The University of Seattle is an international leader in FSHD research and a member of the... Read More »
Atlanta Walk & Roll Sunday, October 15, 2023 Registration at 10:00 a.m. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 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 »
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Join us for our monthly Early-Onset Parent Roundtable on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, where parents meet to exchange ideas, offer support, and gain insight to keep our children with FSHD as healthy and mobile as possible. We will... 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 »
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 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 »
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! At meeting time, please click this link to join. Hope to see you... Read More »
Thursday, October 26th 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 Jackie O'Doherty is back to answer your questions about her recommendations for improving balance. For people living with FSHD who are interested in exercise and fitness, we meet on the 2nd and... Read More »
Putting Fore a Cure Saturday, October 28, 2023 Wildhorse Golf Club Henderson, NV 7:30 am Shotgun Start Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 28th, when we will be holding our very first golf tournament, Putting Fore a Cure! We look forward to coming together, swing by swing, to raise funds as we tee off for... Read More »
New Jersey Shore Walk & Roll RESCHEDULED to Saturday, October 28, 2023 • 10:00 am Seaside Heights Boardwalk @ Heiring Ave. 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 »
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 »
Alberta Chapter Brunch and Gathering Saturday, October 28th, 2023 - 10:00am MT Tiramisu Bistro: 10750 124 St. NW - Edmonton, AB Join us for a casual family-friendly brunch to connect the FSHD Community in Northern Alberta! Be sure to RSVP:
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 This is our mutual support and social group for women of all ages who are living with FSHD. We created this women-only space to discuss health, self-care, and any other topics that we find easier... Read More »
