9:00 a.m. US Central Time doors open | 10:00-3:00 p.m. US CT conference sessions Save the date!! The FSHD Society, in collaboration with the University of San Antonio Health Science Center, University of Texas Austin Medical School, and University of Texas Southwest Medical School, is hosting our first-ever Texas FSHD 360 conference. Dr. Matthew Wicklund... Read More »
11:00am ET | 10:00am CT | 9:00am MT | 8:00am PT Ontario Chapter Brunch Meeting Saturday April 27th, 11:00am-1:00pm ET Milestones Richmond Hill (30 High Tech Rd. Richmond Hill ON L4B 4L9). Two of our members, Scott and Ali, will be sharing their experience with participating in the Fulcrum and Avidity interventional FSHD clinical trials.... 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 »
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month's discussion will focus on promoting a positive outlook. Staying positive can be challenging while one is dealing with uncertainty and experiencing emotional needs of lifestyle changes. How do we cope with the pain... Read More »
3:00-5:00pm ET | 2:00-4:00pm CT | 1:00-3:00pm MT | 12:00-2:00pm PT Sacramento Chapter Meeting Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT WHERE: Mimi's Cafe, 2029 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA 95825 DETAILS: Join us for yummy food and good conversation at Mimi's Cafe for lunch as we officially welcome our new... 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 »
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 This month we have the pleasure of welcoming Arielle Levy, a physical therapist who trained with Julie Herschberg (legendary in our community). We're eager to meet the next generation of PTs who... Read More »
11:30am-12:30pm | 10:30-11:30am CT |9:30-10:30am MT | 8:30-9:30am PT Dakotas Chapter Meeting, Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am CT WHERE: 3247 47th St S, Fargo, ND 58104 DETAILS: Join us for a Dakotas Chapter Meeting where we will have the opportunity to connect and share updates with the community. This meeting will... Read More »
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Chaplain Deb Calhoun Many of us procrastinate when it comes to planning for the future, especially when the future could include illness, disability, having to find caregivers, financial uncertainty, or the prospect of having to turn over control of your... 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 »
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Josie Godfrey There is great progress toward new medicines for FSHD, but even when a drug does make it to market, patients may not be able to afford it because insurers and government payers often delay or deny access because they... Read More »
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT This month we'll learn about kratom, a medical herb, from Young Adults group co-moderator Chandler Young. About himself Chandler says "I’m 23 and live in North Carolina, was formally diagnosed with FSHD at 16 but showed symptoms very early in... 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 »
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 »
4:00-7:00pm ET | 3:00-6:00pm CT | 2:00-5:00pm MT | 1:00-4:00pm PT Pacific Northwest Day at the Ball Park Sunday, June 9, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT WHERE: Cheney Stadium, 2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405 Details: Greetings my PNW FSHD Chapter friends! SUMMER is just around the corner and that means time... Read More »
Register today! 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 advances... Read More »
CONNECT 2024 will be hosted on June 15-16 in Denver, Colorado. CONNECT brings together world leaders in FSHD research, patient care, advocacy, education, and support. Held every two years, FSHD Connect is the world's biggest networking event for FSHD, bringing together hundreds of individuals and families living with FSH muscular dystrophy, clinicians, and researchers for... Read More »
7:30pm ET | 6:30pm CT | 5:30pm MT | 4:30pm PT 2024 Alberta Chapter - World FSHD Celebration Hello Alberta Chapter Friends!! WHAT: On World FSHD Day, June 20, we are hosting a get-together with our Alberta Chapter members to celebrate the successes we have seen over the last year, and to raise awareness for... Read More »
12:00pm ET | 11:00am CT | 10:00am MT | 9:00am PT 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,... Read More »
9:00am ET | 8:00am CT | 7:00am MT | 6:00am PT 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... Read More »
