Welcome to the Atlanta Chapter!
Thank you for visiting the Atlanta Chapter of the FSHD Society which officially launched in October 2018. We are here to build a local community of patients, family and friends, and help them connect and advocate for themselves and each other. Our hope for the future is to find a cure – Until then, we hope to bring a greater awareness to the community, and to help improve the quality of life of all those affected.
The goals of the Chapter Program here in the Greater Atlanta area are to:
- Increase awareness and educate families throughout Georgia.
- Help build connections among patients, care givers, health care providers and others affected by this disease.
- Harness the power of those shared connections allowing us all to gain strength, support and encouragement as we push forward in finding a cure for FSH.
- Last but not least let’s HAVE SOME FUN while we accomplish these goals!
2024 Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD!
Our 2024 annual Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD was an amazing success this year! Thank you to everyone who participated in helping raise awareness and funds toward reaching our goal of finding treatments and a cure for FSH Muscular Dystrophy. Fundraising will continue through the end of the year.
Learn more about the Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD here.
Stay tuned as we begin planning for our 2025 Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD!
Volunteer Spotlight: Jack Gerblick
Hear from your local Chapter Director (and National Board Member!), Jack Gerblick, about his & his family's journey with FSHD, and what his involvement has meant to him.
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To contact us directly, please email: AtlantaChapter@fshdsociety.org
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Jack Gerblick
Chapter Director
I’m Jack Gerblick and I am heading up the Atlanta Chapter of the FSHD Society.
I was diagnosed with a mild to moderate case of FSH in 1991 at the age of 32.
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