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 »
Saturday, May 18, 2024 Join the Denver Colfax Marathon Team for the FSHD Society! The Denver Colfax Marathon is a nationally recognized event featuring unique courses incorporating the iconic landmarks of the Mile-High City. REGISTER today and join our Team to fight FSH Muscular Dystrophy. The event starts at Denver’s City Park, on the east side... Read More »
7PM ET | 6PM CT | 5PM MT | 4PM PT Western PA Chapter - Virtual Meeting Please join us on Monday, May 20th at 7:00pm ET for our next virtual chapter meeting. In addition to checking in with everyone, I would like to share my latest experiences at the Abilities Expo and the Day on... 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 »
7PM ET | 6PM CT | 5PM MT | 4PM PT New England Chapter - Virtual Meeting Please join us for our next virtual chapter meeting, taking place on May 22nd! We will discuss what's new with the FSHD Society, upcoming events on the calendar, as well as share adventures and stories amongst ourselves. Our... 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 »
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 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 will open 30 minutes earlier than the official start time, for an open forum to chat, get to know each other better, share amongst the great collective of women who participate. This is our... 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 »
Saturday, July 13, 2024 The Triple Bypass The Triple Bypass stretches 118 miles, with 10,800 feet of elevation gain over 3 mountain passes: Juniper, Loveland, and Vail. George is the founder of Team FSHD Cycling. Since 2017, the team participates in endurance bicycle events to raise awareness and funds for the FSHD Society, the global... 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 »
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 »
