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 »
7:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT | 5:00 pm MT | 4:00 pm PT FSHD Young Professionals is a social and support group focused on encouraging and empowering young adults impacted by FSHD. We created this space specifically for younger FSHDers to connect, collaborate, and provide networking opportunities. Whether you’re just graduating, starting a... 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 »
SAVE THE DATE! 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... 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 »
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Join us for a conversation with Sharon F. Terry, President and CEO of Genetic Alliance, an enterprise engaging individuals, families and communities to transform health. Genetic Alliance works to provide programs, products and tools for ordinary people to take charge... 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 »
Thursday, June 22nd On the 4th Thursday of every month, look for a new episode of FSHD Radio: Hot off the Press. Each month we will bring you a short-form show that will bring you the latest and greatest from the FSHD Society, including research updates, upcoming events, and important developments to keep you updated... 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 Frank Hanley will lead today's session with a special routine for the summer. We can't wait to find out what he has in store!. For people living with FSHD who are interested... 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 »
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT This Saturday's theme is "Improving Your Quality of Life with FSHD." We'll share information and habits that we’ve found to be helpful and discuss things we plan to try in the future to make living with FSHD a little easier.... Read More »
Dear friends, Welcome to the "Fourth Monday" meetings of the North Carolina Chapter! Whether or not you've attended our group's events before, we hope you will join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We have no specific agenda or topic, but we are looking forward to catching up with everyone, and sharing our updates... Read More »
Please join us for the monthly virtual meeting of the Virginia Chapter!! This is an informal, conversational meeting where we all share ideas, frustrations, and life’s little wins. We welcome all friends, old and new! Sign up at this link to receive a meeting reminder every month. At meeting time, click this link to join... 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 »
North Texas Virtual Chapter Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm CT Please join us on the last Wednesday of the 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! At meeting time, please click this link to join. Hope to see you... 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, we will continue our robust discussion on instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs). We encourage all our Women on Wellness to share their great tips and tricks (and challenges) with preparing meals, housekeeping,... Read More »
Please join the Columbus Chapter and Nationwide Children's Hospital for an exciting day of research and community! Hear from Dr. Kevin Flanigan, Dr. Scott Harper, and Dr. Nizar Saad, then have the opportunity to actively participate in a study! In addition, hear from FSHD Society's Columbus Chapter Director Susan Aumiller, screen a short documentary, and... Read More »
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Prepare your favorite alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink (you can download below a pdf of some cocktail recipes created by Susie Kanewske, director of the Chicagoland chapter formerly the Northwest Pacific chapter director). We want everyone to tell us what they... 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 »
7:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT | 5:00 pm MT | 4:00 pm PT This week, we are excited to welcome Jennifer Egert, PhD, as our guest speaker! Dr. Egert is a clinical psychologist with FSHD who offers mindfulness-based psychotherapy and workshops in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and mindful approaches to cope with... 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 this month's guest, Ryan Levinson, who will be sharing some of his favorite "exercise cheats." Ryan is a legend in our community for his physical training regimen that has enabled him... Read More »
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Jeffrey Statland, MD Join us for a conversation with Jeffrey Statland, Professor of Neurology at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He is the co-director of the FSHD Clinical Trial Research Network (CTRN) and his specific research... 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 »
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT FSHD Young Professionals is a social and support group focused on encouraging and empowering young adults impacted by FSHD. We created this space specifically for younger FSHDers to connect, collaborate, and provide networking opportunities. Whether you’re just graduating, starting a... Read More »
Dear friends, Welcome to the "Fourth Monday" meetings of the North Carolina Chapter! Whether or not you've attended our group's events before, we hope you will join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We have no specific agenda or topic, but we are looking forward to catching up with everyone, and sharing our updates... Read More »
Please join us for the monthly virtual meeting of the Virginia Chapter!! This is an informal, conversational meeting where we all share ideas, frustrations, and life’s little wins. We welcome all friends, old and new! Sign up at this link to receive a meeting reminder every month. At meeting time, click this link to join... 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 »
North Texas Virtual Chapter Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm CT Please join us on the last Wednesday of the 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! At meeting time, please click this link to join. Hope to see you... Read More »
Thursday, July 27th The 2023 Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD is just around the corner, and Beth Johnston, the FSHD Society's Chief Community Engagement Officer, has all the details you need to know! Listen to hear about what the Walk & Roll is, how to get involved, and what’s new this year. Led entirely... 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 Rita Lynn (far right) with her family Join us for a session led by Rita Lynn Lawrence. After her diagnosis of FSHD, she retired from her photography career and became an advocate... 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.
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 see you there! At meeting time, please click this link to... Read More »
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Beth Babich is moderating this month's Women on Wellness around a topic she has been eager to discuss: Questions I wish I could ask. Do you have some too? This is your opportunity to unburden... Read More »
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!
Western PA Summer Picnic Saturday, August 5th, 2023 Adams Township Community Park, 698 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046 More details forthcoming! We hope you can join us again this year for the annual summer gathering of the Western PA Chapter! We will be returning to the fantastic Adams Township Community Park pavilion, for a BBQ... Read More »
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 »
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT Jenny and Tony Teel Join us for an insightful discussion with special 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... 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 Rita Lynn (far right) with her family Join us for our second session led by Rita Lynn Lawrence. If you attended the first session, here's your chance to ask questions. After her... Read More »
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT For many of us, communing with Nature is an important contributor to wellbeing, so we are looking forward to this month's discussion. FSHD Society member Paul Miller will be speaking about "Bringing the beauty of birds into our daily lives."... 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 »
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT Many of you have asked us to periodically update you on the advocacy initiatives the Early-Onset Chapter has been working on, so we set aside our August meeting to update the parents on the ongoing process in getting pediatrics included... 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!
Please join us for the monthly virtual meeting of the Virginia Chapter!! This is an informal, conversational meeting where we all share ideas, frustrations, and life’s little wins. We welcome all friends, old and new! Sign up at this link to receive a meeting reminder every month. At meeting time, click this link to join... Read More »
Thursday, August 24th This month, Max Adler, a long-time friend of the FSHD Society, sits down with Tim to talk about the LA Walk & Roll. We can't wait to hear about the exciting plans for this event: Max has a supporting role in Good Bad Things, and the film's star Danny Kurtzman and director... 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 Ruth Hereford from the Midlands Muscular Dystrophy Centre and a long-time champion of the benefits of exercise for FSHD will lead a discussion today on "sharing strategies from nutrition to transition." Our... Read More »
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 »
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT Are you an artist with FSHD? Join us for a discussion about the joys and challenges of creating while living with FSHD. We welcome creative types and artists of all mediums as well as anyone just interested in the topic.... 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!
Dear friends, Welcome to the "Fourth Monday" meetings of the North Carolina Chapter! Whether or not you've attended our group's events before, we hope you will join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We have no specific agenda or topic, but we are looking forward to catching up with everyone, and sharing our updates... 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 »
North Texas Virtual Chapter Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm CT Please join us on the last Wednesday of the 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! At meeting time, please click this link to join. Hope to see you... Read More »
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 »
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 see you there! At meeting time, please click this link to... Read More »
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Chaplain Deb Calhoun The Women on Wellness September 6th discussion will be on important documents we all need to consider. These are Advanced Directives, Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Finance. Our... 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 »
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT September is National Fall Prevention month . Who better to talk about fall prevention than people who are prone to falling (yes that is us -FSHDers!!!). Join us as we share tips and tricks from many in our FSHD community... Read More »
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT Julie Cohen Mark your calendar and join us for a discussion on genetic counseling and family planning with Julie Cohen, ScM, CGC. Julie Cohen is the Director of Genetic Counseling Services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and is also part... 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 »
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 September marks the one-year anniversary of the “Feeling Fit” program. This month, Frank Hanley returns and will provide a brief recap of the many milestones the program reached this past year and... 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 »
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT The community has shown interest in learning more about resources for modified vehicles and accessible driving licenses. Please join us for a conversation about accessible vehicles for individuals that need modifications to drive. Ally Roets will talk about her son's... 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 »
7:00pm ET | 6:00pm CT | 5:00pm MT | 4:00pm PT Dear friends, Welcome to the "Third Thursday" meetings of the North Carolina Chapter! Whether or not you've attended our group's events before, we hope you will join us for this casual, conversational monthly meeting. We have no specific agenda or topic, but we are... 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 »
11:00 am ET | 10:00 am CT | 9:00 am MT | 8:00 am PT How does nutrition impact the symptoms and progression of FSHD? This week, the group will discuss a webinar recorded in September 2022 about nutrition and FSHD. Watch the video in advance and compare notes and thoughts with us! The webinar,... 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 »
Please join us for the monthly virtual meeting of the Virginia Chapter!! This is an informal, conversational meeting where we all share ideas, frustrations, and life’s little wins. We welcome all friends, old and new! Sign up at this link to receive a meeting reminder every month. At meeting time, click this link to join... 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 »
North Texas Virtual Chapter Meeting 7:00pm-8:00pm CT Please join us on the last Wednesday of the 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! At meeting time, please click this link to join. Hope to see you... Read More »
Thursday, September 28th 14:00 PM CET | 13:00 PM UK | 8:00 AM ET | 7:00 AM CT | 6:00 AM MT | 5:00 AM PT Earlier this month, Fulcrum Therapeutics confirmed the completion of patient enrollment in the Phase 3 REACH clinical trial for losmapimod (read about the exciting news here), a potential groundbreaking... 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 for our second session of the month, “Why Exercise?” led by Frank Hanley. In this session, Frank will share the ins and outs of his struggle with FSHD and his... 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 »
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 see you there! At meeting time, please click this link to... Read More »
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Adaptive cooking and adaptive eating will be our topic this month. We'd like to share different ways of cooking and/or providing the necessary nutrients we need daily. Come and join us! This is our mutual... 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 »
