Tuesday, February 27th We’re thrilled to share a conversation with Danny Kurtzman and Shane Stanger, the duo behind Good Bad Things! Their film is currently making waves (and taking home awards!) in the festival circuit for its moving story as well as groundbreaking representation of disability. Danny, the film’s star, is an actor living with... Read More »
7:00-8:00pm ET | 6:00-7:00pm CST | 5:00-6:00pm MT | 4:00-5:00pm PT Please join us for a virtual chapter meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Eastern. Items we plan to cover include: 1. Meet our new FSHD Society Regional Director - Jenny Gast 2. Updates on what’s happening in the FSHD community... Read More »
10:15am-1:00pm ET | 9:15am-12:00pm CST | 8:15-11:00am MT | 7:15-10:00am PT Please join us for our next Greater Philadelphia FSHD Chapter meeting on Saturday, March 2 from 10:15am – 1:00pm Eastern. Our special guest speaker will be Steven S. Brooks MD MBA FACC, Senior VP of Medical Sciences and Regulatory Affairs with Vita Therapeutics, and... Read More »
7PM ET | 6PM CT | 5PM MT | 4PM PT Michigan Chapter - Virtual Meeting Please join us for a virtual chapter meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 7pm - 8pm Eastern. No set agenda, this is simply a time for us to gather together and share our updates and adventures. RSVP via... Read More »
First Wednesday of every month 5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Join us for a presentation on menopause and women with FSHD, from Drs. Thornburg and Mitchell Linder, from the University of Rochester Medical Center, Ob-Gyn department. This is our second presentation from Dr. Thornburg. We... Read More »
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT This month, we welcome Isaac and Ora Prilleltensky, who literally wrote the book on How People Matter. Ora is a regular moderator for the Wellness Hour. Her husband Isaac has presented several webinars on mental health and well-being. "Mattering" is... Read More »
Tuesday, March 12 Tim will be joined by Lonwabo Nene, scriptwriter, filmmaker, and FSHD advocate from South Africa. If you've seen his engaging sessions on Feeling Fit, you know Lonwabo has invaluable insights to share! In this episode, he'll talk about his journey with FSHD, from the struggle for diagnosis to actively managing his symptoms... Read More »
7PM ET | 6PM CT | 5PM MT | 4PM PT New England Chapter - Virtual Meeting Please join us for another great virtual chapter meeting! We will discuss current clinical trials, upcoming events, and formally meet Jenny Gast - our new FSHD Society Regional Director. We will also showcase some great talent from right... 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 This month, Rita Lynn will lead sessions on adaptive yoga. Rita will focus on the meditative aspects of yoga during this Zoom session. She also... 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 »
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT | 6:00 pm MT | 5:00 pm PT Many of us have tried or are curious about CBD and medical marijuana to treat pain, anxiety, etc. Our featured guests this month, Claire Szabo-Cassella and Lou Cassella, will share their experiences in seeking relief for Claire, who lives with... Read More »
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT As we plan the 2024 FSHD Connect conference--the largest gathering for patients, families, clinicians, and researchers--we want to provide activities and spaces for kids and teens. Join us to learn more about FSHD Connect and help us brainstorm fun and... 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 »
3:00-5:00pm ET | 2:00-4:00pm CT | 1:00-3:00pm MT | 12:00-2:00pm PT North Texas Chapter Come Together Lunch, Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CT WHERE: Rodeo Goat (3111 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX) DETAILS: We will be hosting an in-person lunch on March 23rd in Frisco, TX. This lunch will be at... Read More »
3:00pm MT | 2:00 PT | 5:00pm ET | 4:00pm CT | Hello Friends! I hope you can join us for our first meeting of 2024! WHEN: Saturday March 23rd, 2024 - 3pm MT WHERE: Lansdowne Arms, Library Room - 9352 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 WHAT: Special Guest Speaker will be Caitlin Prechel... Read More »
In this episode of Straight Talk, Tim is joined by David Rubin, NYC Chapter Leader. After a successful career in business and accounting, David discusses how he found new passions, and a way to keep busy in retirement, through board service and Chapter Program leadership. If you've heard of Magic for a Cure or participated... 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 As Rita Lynn has had to cancel her yoga session with us, we are happy to welcome Frank Hanley, who will lead us through some Qi Gong exercises. He always comes up... 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 discussion on what to do when your current care plan isn't working anymore. As always, expect a wealth of practical tips, sympathy, and the supportive company of awesome women.... Read More »
9:00am ET | 8:00am CT | 7:00am MT | 6:00am PT NYC/NJ-area Virtual Chapter Meeting Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 9am ET Dear Friends, Please plan to join us for our next virtual meeting, Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 9am ET. This is the next in our series of regular bi-monthly meetings to provide... Read More »
2:00-400pm | 1:00-3:00pm CT | 12:00-2:00pm MT | 11:00a-1:00pm Chicago Chapter Meeting, Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm CT WHERE: Northlake Library, 231 N Wolf Rd, Northlake, IL 60164 DETAILS: Join us on Saturday, April 6th at the Northlake Library for a special chapter meeting where we'll introduce our new Chicagoland Chapter... Read More »
