First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT UPDATE: We have reschedule for October 9 due to Rosh Hashanah falling on October 2 this year. After a move or new environment, we have to adjust to a new environment, including costs for personal... Read More »
First Friday of every month 8:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CT | 6:00 p.m. MT | 5:00 p.m. PT Do you have any unique strategies to cope with the challenges presented by your FSHD? Perhaps you use your wheelchair as a fork lift, or have a grabber in every room of your house, or... Read More »
9:00 CT doors open. Conference 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Lunch will be provided Our 2024 FSHD 360 in the Kansas City area is hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Statland of the University of Kansas Medical Center and FSHD CTRN. This is a historic time in FSHD, with new treatments on the horizon. Do you... 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 »
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 UPDATE: This session is cancelled because Frank is stranded in Florida and without power due to Hurricane Milton. We hope he stays safe and look forward to seeing you all in two... Read More »
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Bryan Bowman DDS This month we welcome Drs. Bryan Bowman and Daniel Rexin. Dental health is important for everyone, but people with FSHD may have special challenges. Weak cheek and mouth muscles can affect bite, tooth alignment, and oral health.... Read More »
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT This month we'll have an open conversation on whatever is on you mind. Many of you may be assessing your child's situation at school or starting college, so that could be a timely subject. Join us for our monthly Parents'... Read More »
19:00 CET | 18:00 GMT | 1:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. CT | 11:00 a.m. MT | 10:00 a.m. PT Good Bad Things Actor and screenwriter Danny Kurtzman and filmmaker Shane Stanger will discuss their pathbreaking feature film, Good Bad Things. The film tells the captivating story of Danny, an entrepreneur with FSHD who defies... Read More »
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT This month we'll be talking about how to think strategically about your career when you are likely to lose muscle strength and become physically disabled. What skills are good to have? What kind of education and training opportunities are there?... 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 »
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 »
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 In this “Feeling Fit” session, Frank Hanley will present the second half of the “Breathe, Stretch and Flex” exercises. He will review the exercises presented in the first session (breathing, neck, shoulders,... Read More »
First Friday of every month 8:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CT | 6:00 p.m. MT | 5:00 p.m. PT Would you rather sit alone and bored on your Friday night, or come hang out with some other cool people with Early Onset FSHD? Come join us at Everything Early Onset for a social night... Read More »
Co-hosted by the UMass Wellstone Center for FSHD and the FSHD Society FSHD research and drug development is in a new era. Do you know what’s happening and how this might impact your life? Here’s your chance to hear from the research and advocacy leaders in New England, as well as from biopharmaceutical companies that... Read More »
