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 »
Join us for an informal breakfast/brunch gathering! Saturday, June 10th, 2023 - 11:00am ET Symposium Cafe: 3055 Dundas St W in Mississauga Dear Ontario friends, Come join your fellow Ontario FSHDers for a light breakfast/brunch/coffee, FSHD updates, and great conversation! We can catchup with old friends and welcome new ones! Space is limited, so PLEASE RSVP. See you there!... Read More »
Bay Area Chapter Meeting Sunday, June 11, 2023 1:00-3:00 pm PT Hoover Pavilion, Room 208 Stanford Campus Quarry Road, Palo Alto Let's meet together in-person (or Zoom) so that we can catch up with each other and hear about the latest research studies for FSHD. This event is free. Please RSVP, let us know how many will be attending,... Read More »
Tuesday, June 13th 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. We’re thrilled to have Lauren “Lolo” Spencer as our Community Profiles guest this month!... Read More »
New York City/NJ - Area Chapter Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:00pm ET via Zoom We hope you can join us for a virtual chapter meeting! We will be discussing our plans for 2023, clinical trial updates and will be learning about our virtual communities and how to get involved with both. Pencil us in... Read More »
Celebrate World FSHD Day & Father’s Day at the ballpark with the PNW Chapter! Saturday, June 17, 2023 6:00pm Cheney Stadium, Tacoma Tacoma Rainiers vs. Albuquerque Isotopes After you register, Selina will mail your free tickets!
Join us for the annual World FSHD Day to raise awareness of FSHD globally over social media on June 20th! Learn about the orange slice selfie campaign and download our toolkit HERE. We will also be celebrating this day with special FSHD Radio mini-episodes that will be released throughout the day. More details to come!
Hello Friends! Please join us on June 20th, 2023 at 6pm as we celebrate World FSHD Day together! WHERE: Tap & Barrel - Convention Centre : 876-1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3 WHY: It's WORLD FSHD DAY! The global day of awareness for FSHD. WHAT: Let's have some fun as we raise awareness. Appetizers and... Read More »
Join us for the Atlanta Chapter Watch Party as the King & Queen Buildings light up orange in honor of World FSHD Day! Tuesday, June 20, 2023 7:30pm ET El Azteca Perimeter 6115 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Ste. 100, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Western PA Chapter Meeting Wednesday, June 21 6:30 – 8:00pm ET Please join us for a virtual meeting of the Western PA Chapter to chat among ourselves, plan our family picnic scheduled for Saturday, August 5, discuss the launch of this year's Drum & Roll to Cure FSHD, learn about the latest developments at the... Read More »
Idaho Chapter Meeting Thursday, June 22, 2023 6:30pm MT Louie's Pizza and Italian Restaurant at 2500 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 Join us for dinner! This will be an opportunity to spend an evening with good food, socializing and meeting FSHD Society staff members, Beth and Ashley. Event is free, but please RSVP.
Please join us on Saturday June 24th for a casual breakfast get-together, and for our first in-person meeting of the Alberta Chapter! WHAT: Let us treat you to breakfast, hear some important FSHD updates, and have great conversation. This is a family-friendly event so bring the whole family! WHEN: Saturday June 24th at 9am MT WHERE:... Read More »
Tuesday, July 11th For this month’s Community Profiles episode, we welcome Beverly Weurding, the visionary behind the Wheelchair Dancers Organization. Diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 55, Beverly was navigating life as a new wheelchair user at a time when many contemplate retirement. Empowered by her physical therapist's support, she founded... Read More »
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Epic Bio, a San Francisco based therapeutics company, is developing a gene therapy medicine specifically for FSHD patients. The new product, termed EPI-321, leverages a CRISPR-based platform to precisely find and fix the specific issue in the genome that causes FSHD.... Read More »
Heartland Chapter Happy Hour Friday, July 28, 2023 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm CT Boulevard Beer Hall - 2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108 Join us for an afternoon of fun and networking where you can connect with other members of the FSHD community. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Please RSVP below.
Thursday, August 3, 2023 7pm ET/6pm CT/5pm MT/4pm PT We'll bring together all our team captains via Zoom, to celebrate and honor your hard work, help you pack your toolkit for success, and have a little fun! Invite your Team Members, too!
Tuesday, August 8th This month, Tim has the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan Levinson, a world traveler and legend in the FSHD Community. Ryan's remarkable story makes this an episode that you won't want to miss! Diagnosed with FSHD as a teenager, Ryan's unwavering determination has never allowed his diagnosis to stand in the... Read More »
Mountain State Chapter Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PT | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm MT Join us for a special chapter meeting for all Mountain state chapters (Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Nevada) where the FSHD Society's Chief Science Officer, Dr. Jamshid Arjomand, will provide attendees with an overview of current... Read More »
DATE: Saturday, August 19, 2023 TIME: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm PT WHERE: Mimi's Cafe, 2029 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA 95825 Join us for an in-person get-together where you will have the chance to meet and connect with other members of the community, hear from FSHD Society staff about upcoming events, and learn about new and exciting updates.... Read More »
CenTex Virtual Chapter Meeting Monday, August 21, 2023 7:00pm – 8:00pm CT Join us as we chat about the upcoming Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD and the FSHD 360!
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Megan McNiff Our speaker is Megan McNiff, a research associate from the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre, Newcastle University, UK. She will be presenting the results from the FSHD European Patient Survey. The survey received over 1,000 responses from 26... Read More »
San Diego Virtual Chapter Meeting Thursday, August 24, 2023 6:00-7:00 pm PT Register below for our upcoming Walk n Roll Committee meeting. By this date you should be signed up online as a Walker or Team Captain HERE and have invited your friends and family to register/donate. It's easy to do. Once you're registered click the... Read More »
Connecticut Chapter Annual Luncheon Saturday, August 26, 2023 12:00pm – 2:00pm ET On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina 1519 Silas Deane Highway Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Join us to meet new people, reconnect, and celebrate!
British Columbia Walk & Roll Celebration: Tuesday September 5th, 6pm (check-in starts at 5:30pm) The Pint Public House, 455 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC 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... Read More »
Alberta Walk & Roll Saturday, September 9, 2023 Registration at 8:30 a.m. TENTATIVE - RiverWalk Plaza: 618 Confluence Way SE Calgary AB T2G 0G1 Canada 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... Read More »
Colorado Walk & Roll Sunday, September 10, 2023 Registration & Check-in 8am Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater - Castle Rock, CO 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 »
Pacific Northwest Walk & Roll Sunday, September 10, 2023 12:00 PM Cockrell Cider, 6613 114th Ave Ct E, Puyallup, WA. 98372 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 »
Tuesday, September 12th Jenny and Tony Teel This month, Tim talks with guests Jenny and Tony Teel! This dynamic married couple runs a popular YouTube channel where they share valuable information and provide encouragement within the context of their interabled relationship. Tony, who lives with FSHD, has led them on a remarkable journey of discovering... Read More »
Arizona Walk & Roll Saturday, September 16, 2023 • 7:30 am Scottsdale, AZ 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 fundraising center. From there, you can share... Read More »
Ontario Walk & Roll Saturday, September 16th 2023 9:00 am check in Lake Aquitaine Park - Mississauga, ON 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 fundraising center.... Read More »
Chicago Walk & Roll Saturday, September 16th 2023, 10:00 am Citizens Park, Robert Soule Amphitheater 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 fundraising center. From there, you... Read More »
NE Florida Walk & Roll Saturday, September 16, 2023 Arrival & check-in starting at 5pm. Burgers and reception 5:30 - 6:30pm, Baseball game starts at 6:35pm. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Game at 121 Financial Ballpark Register to “walk or roll” today! Invite your family, friends, club members, neighbors, co-workers, classmates or congregation to join you.... Read More »
Los Angeles Walk & Roll September 17, 2023 Registration 8am Woodley Park, 6076 Woodley Ave, Encino, CA 91316 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 fundraising center.... Read More »
Western PA Drum & Roll Planning Meeting (Virtual) Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm ET Join us as we plan and discuss the upcoming Drum & Roll!
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Maaike Pelsma Join Maaike Pelsma, a pediatric physical therapist, to learn about shoulder dyskinesia in children with FSHD. Pelsma will describe how children with scapular weakness often use compensational strategies, especially when using the arm above shoulder level, that can be... Read More »
10:00 AM ET | 9:00 AM CT | 8:00 AM MT | 7:00 AM PT Tune in as FSHD Radio podcast host, Tim Hollenback, interviews Walkers and Rollers during our annual coast to coast Walk & Roll Celebration Livestream! This special three-hour show will stream live on Facebook and YouTube. This year, Tim will be... Read More »
Columbus Walk & Roll Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:00 am Coffman Park Pavilion 5200 Emerald Pkwy Dublin, OH 43017 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 fundraising... Read More »
Intermountain Walk & Roll Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:00am Registration Canyon Rim Park, East Pavilion, Millcreek UT 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 fundraising center. From... Read More »
St. Louis Walk & Roll Saturday, September 23, 2023 9am-Registration/10am-Walk&Roll Hawk Ridge Park/Zachary's Playground, 8392 Orf Road, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 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... Read More »
Virginia Walk & Roll CANCELED With the impending storm this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Saturday's Walk & Roll. Thank you so much to everyone who registered and supported this event. Please stay safe! Saturday, September 23, 2023 Registration opens at 10am Norfolk Zoo, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23504 Register... Read More »
Mid-Atlantic Walk & Roll CANCELED With the impending storm this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Saturday's Walk & Roll. Thank you so much to everyone who registered and supported this event. Please stay safe! Saturday, September 23, 2023 Registration opens, 10:30 am; Walk, 11:00 - 11:30 am; Team photos, awards, and... Read More »
Minnesota Walk & Roll Sunday, September 24, 2023, 8:00 am Normandale Lake Bandshell 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 fundraising center. From there, you can share... Read More »
Bay Area Walk & Roll Sunday, September 24, 2023 • 11:00 am Sharon Park 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 fundraising center. From there, you can... Read More »
West Michigan Walk & Roll Mulligan's Hollow Lodge, 600 Y Drive, Grand Haven, MI. 49417 Sunday 9/24. Registration Opens: 2pm; Walk Begins: 2:30pm. 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... Read More »
North Texas Walk & Roll Sunday, September 24, 2023 2:00 p.m. registration Warren Sports Complex 7599 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033 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 »
CenTex Walk & Roll Sunday, September 30, 2023 8:00 am Champion Park 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 fundraising center. From there, you can share your... Read More »
San Diego Walk & Roll Saturday, September 30, 2023 Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Harbor Island Park, 1875 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 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... Read More »
Kansas City Walk & Roll Saturday, September 30, 2023 Macken Park Festival Shelter Registration 9:00am, Opening Ceremonies 9:45am, Walk Starts 10:00am 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 »
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. A handy reference is FEMA's Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults.... Read More »
Tuesday, October 10th This month, we welcome actress, dancer, and choreographer Donna Russo. A performer with FSHD and Turner Syndrome, Donna has graced the stage in various productions, including Alvin and the Chipmunks and the Magic Camera, as Alvin. Her versatility extends to the world of television and film, where she has left her mark... 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 »
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 »
Sunday, October 22nd 2023, 3-5pm MT Lansdowne Arms - 9352 Dorchester St. in Highlands Ranch. We'll be in the Library Room Hello Friends, I hope you can join us for our October Chapter Meeting! Our agenda includes updates on clinical trials, fundraising results, and the debut of the Colorado FSHD pain management document and resource... Read More »
Connecticut Chapter Connections Virtual Meeting Join us for a meeting of the Connecticut Chapter on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 7:00 from 8:30 pm ET. Please RSVP at the link below!
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 »
** CANCELED ** We are sad to say that due to the lack of RSVP responses, we are canceling the brunch gathering scheduled for this Saturday in Edmonton. Please don't hesitate to reach out, and stay-tuned as we plan other events. Warmly, Jennie Camarta & Karen Camarta FSHD Society Chapter Directors - Alberta Chapter AlbertaChapter@FSHDSociety.org www.FSHDSociety.org... 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 »
Join us for FSHD Radio’s first-ever Thanksgiving Special as we come together and give thanks for the strength and resilience that make our community shine. This year, we want to extend our appreciation to none other than YOU! This special Thanksgiving broadcast is our way of saying thank you for being a part of our... Read More »
EVENT: Sacramento Chapter Meeting DATE: Thursday, November 2, 2023 TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PT WHERE: Zoom Meeting, Virtual DETAILS: For many of us, communing with Nature is an important contributor to well-being, but can sometimes seem difficult as an individual with FSHD. Join us for our next Sacramento chapter meeting where FSHD Society member, Paul Miller, will... Read More »
Drum & Roll to Cure FSHD Sunday, November 5, 2023 • 1:00 pm National Aviary, The Garden Room, Pittsburgh, PA Register for the 2023 Western Pennsylvania Drum & 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... Read More »
9:00 a.m. US Eastern Time doors open | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. US ET conference sessions The FSHD Society, in collaboration with the Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital, is hosting this year’s Ohio FSHD 360 conference. The OSU and Nationwide are international leaders in muscular dystrophy research and clinical trials, and are... Read More »
Magic for a Cure 6pm Cocktails * 7pm Dinner * 7:45pm Magic The Pointe at Naples Bay Resort: 1500 Fifth Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 Join us for an evening of fun and magic as we raise awareness and critical funding for FSHD! We'll enjoy cocktails, dinner, and entertainment from celebrity magician, John Stessel. Click... Read More »
Join us for FSHD Radio’s first-ever Thanksgiving Special as we come together and give thanks for the strength and resilience that make our community shine. This year, we want to extend our appreciation to none other than YOU! This special Thanksgiving broadcast is our way of saying thank you for being a part of our... Read More »
Tune in to a special FSHD Radio episode! Emma Weatherley, Managing Director of FSHD Global, joins Tim to share exciting news: Michael Dickson of the Seattle Seahawks is raising FSHD awareness. The NFL player has chosen FSHD Global (our Australian counterpart and fellow Project Mercury member) as his nominated charity for the "My Cause My... Read More »
FSHD is in the national spotlight! Emma Weatherley, Managing Director of FSHD Global, joins Tim to share exciting news: Michael Dickson of the Seattle Seahawks is raising FSHD awareness. The NFL player has chosen FSHD Global, our Australian counterpart and fellow Project Mercury member, as his nominated charity for the “My Cause My Cleats” campaign,... Read More »
Tuesday, December 12th In this episode, Tim chats with Michael Osborne, a fellow Milwaukeean and baseball coach living with FSHD. Michael and Tim share the story of how they met by chance on the baseball field and what it means to come across another person who understands the experience of having FSHD. Michael, a dad... 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 us this month for a session with Trish Kean on Shaking Qigong. Trish has been a licensed massage therapist since 1998 and has had a daily Qigong practice since 2005. In... Read More »
EVENT: Sacramento Chapter Holiday Gathering DATE: Thursday, December 14, 2023 TIME: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT WHERE: Mimi's Cafe 2029 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA 95825 DETAILS: Many of our chapter members have requested the opportunity to gather for a social event during the holiday season to network, connect, and celebrate the Sacramento Chapter community we reignited this... Read More »
1:00 PM ET | noon CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Dr. Nicholas Johnson Every year, we bring you an update on therapy development for FSHD. What strategies are being considered? How are different candidate drugs progressing through the process of reaching the clinic? What’s the latest on clinical trials? Nick Johnson,... Read More »
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT We're starting the new year off with an ice breaker online card game. Kind of silly but it's also an effective way to stimulate interesting conversations that will help us all get to know one another better. We hope you'll... Read More »
EVENT: Sacramento Chapter Meeting DATE: Thursday, January 11, 2024 TIME: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm PT WHERE: Zoom DETAILS: Join us for our upcoming chapter meeting where we will receive an update on the status of research in the FSHD community. Dr. Bill Lewis, FSHD Society board member, Clinical Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at UC Davis Medical Center, and Director of... Read More »
Bay Area Chapter Meeting DATE: Sunday, January 14, 2024 TIME: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT WHERE: Stanford, Hoover Pavillion, Room 204, 211 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304 DETAILS: Please join the Bay Area chapter for our first meeting of 2024. We'll discuss updates, connect with each other, and plan for an exciting year ahead. This meeting will be held... Read More »
Join host Tim Hollenback and special guest Chelsea Moeller for a discussion of living with FSHD, from diagnosis to trial participation. Tim also teases some updates to FSHD Radio. 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... Read More »
With Nicol Voermans, MD PhD, and Nathaniël Rasing, MD 19:00 CET | 18:00 UK | 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00am PT While FSHD patients wait for new drugs to slow the progression of muscle weakness, Dr. Voermans emphasizes that there are many interventions already that can have... Read More »
Join us for a Virtual Meeting! Please join us for our "Welcome to 2024" meeting, with lots of exciting news about current and upcoming clinical trials, as well as our guest presenter, Anna Gilmore! Anna has moved to the new position of FSHD Navigator. As Navigator, she helps families by providing resources and information to... Read More »
Join host Tim Hollenback for a special conversation with Marisa Spain. Marisa, known for Disabled in Nature, her YouTube channel and Instagram, discusses living with Early On-Set FSHD, barriers to receiving mobility devices and assistance, and accessibility in nature and outdoor environments. Share your thoughts, or post questions in the comments section. You can also... Read More »
Idaho Chapter Anniversary Dinner DATE: Thursday, January 25, 2024 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm MT WHERE: Louie's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 2500 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 DETAILS: Join us for a special dinner to celebrate the anniversary of our chapter's launch! Come celebrate with our Idaho community as we reflect on the amazing work we've done as a... Read More »
3:00pm ET | 2:00pm CT | 1:00pm MT | 12:00pm PT Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting, 12:00-2:00pm PT at the Sellwood Library Meeting Room Address: 7860 SE 13th Ave, Portland 97202 New Year Greetings to our PNW FSHD Community! We are looking forward to having our first meeting of the year in Portland, Oregon on Feb.... Read More »
Tuesday, February 13th In this month's Community Profiles episode, Tim sits down with Jane Nemke, an accredited International Association Color Consultant and the founder of Designs to Thrive. Jane shares her inspiring journey into Universal Design as a means to create flexible and age-friendly living spaces, driven by her personal experience with FSHD. Through the... Read More »
Breathing with FSHD, Andrea Klein 19:00 CET | 18:00 UK | 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Today’s webinar discusses how to monitor and manage breathing issues that can arise in people with FSHD. Our presenter, Andrea Klein, founded Breathe with MD, Inc. in memory of... Read More »
9:00 a.m. Mountain Time doors open | 10:00-3:00 p.m. MT conference sessions The FSHD Society, in collaboration with FSHD Canada Foundation and the University of Calgary, AB, Canada, is hosting the first-ever Canadian FSHD 360 conference. Dr. Lawrence Korngut and his colleagues will share the latest news on the Canadian clinical trial research network, cutting-edge... Read More »
7-8pm ET | 6-7pm CT | 5-6pm MT | 4-5pm PT Texas Virtual Happy Hour, Sunday, March 17, 2024 TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CT WHERE: Virtually via Zoom Pour your favorite beverage and come here the great news - FSHD 360 is coming to Texas! Join us for a virtual happy hour where... Read More »
Finding reliable health information on the Internet, with Tina Griffin 19:00 CET | 18:00 UK | 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00am PT Most of us turn to “Dr. Google” to find medical and health information, but how do we know the information is trustworthy? When our health... Read More »
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month, Rick Whitehead will share his experience having surgery to reinforce weak abdominal muscles (the cause of the "pregnant belly" silhouette). We're being tongue in cheek about this being a "tummy tuck," as it's not a cosmetic procedure but... Read More »
8:30PM ET | 7:30PM CT | 6:30PM MT | 5:30PM PT Saturday, April 13, 2024, 6:30pm MT at the Boise State University Special Events Center Raise money to fund research into cures for FSHD. Don't miss the Idaho Talent Fest, featuring a variety of performers. Enjoy a night of entertainment and vote for your favorite... Read More »
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT Dani Liptak If you are experiencing some level of disability from your FSHD symptoms (or other issues, for that matter), what are your rights to accessible public spaces, work environments, education, etc.? Does the law protect you? Dani Liptak, a... Read More »
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT When a child has a progressive, disabling condition like FSHD, the transition to adulthood and independent life can be challenge, as much for parents as for the new adult. Sherry Aiken guides many youths (and their families) through this process.... Read More »
With Jennifer Egert, PhD, and patients and family members 19:00 CET | 18:00 UK | 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00am PT This month's webinar will be a roundtable discussion on the challenges of communicating with those close to you about FSHD, how it is impacting you, and... Read More »
In this episode, FSHD Straight Talk host Tim Hollenback speaks with Trish about life during and after diagnosis. In this candid conversation Trish (last name withheld for privacy) and Tim discuss the impact of physical therapy, the frustrations that PTs often know or do more than PCPs, and additional intricacies and intimacies of living with... 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 »
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 will lead today's session on chair yoga. Donna is a dancer, actress, and activist. She has performed with wheelchair dance troupes and made a series of YouTube videos, Donna on... Read More »
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 »
