Every breakthrough in FSHD has been made because patients and their family members got involved. We believe a treatment is within sight; your participation will move us closer, faster.
FSH Muscular Dystrophy is different for everyone. Each person has their own unique journey with FSHD. The FSHD Society is here to educate and empower individuals to live their best lives until a cure is found.
There is great power in coming together. Around the globe, individuals with FSHD prove this every day. It is each person's unique strengths, skills, and interests that makes our community strong.
The FSHD Society is the world’s largest research-focused patient support organization. We work with people and organizations to identify the barriers slowing down the discovery of treatments and cure, then work together on solutions.
Following the highest standards financial accountability, the FSHD Society has transformed the landscape for FSHD research, and is committed to making sure that no one faces this disease alone.
Education: A Patient's Best Weapon for Change
FSHD University is your center for learning about the art and science of living with FSH muscular dystrophy. Our webinars and other resources are designed to empower individuals with FSHD to live their best lives, physically and mentally. Our departments of Physical Health, Wellness, and Research provide videos, articles, and other resources, by the world's top experts, including many people living with FSHD.
FSHD University is a place for you to gain knowledge, get connected, and find hope.
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Connecting to others is essential to your health
Friendships are built intentionally by Gregg Lichtenstein, Margate City, New Jersey The 1970s band Three Dog Night proclaimed that “One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do.” For all of us, particularly those with a challenge like FSHD, it is all too easy to relate to this song – unless we establish strong relationships…
Calgary 360 slides
Here are the slides from the Calgary FSHD 360 meeting on March 16, 2024. Welcome! What is a 360? What is the CTRN? Beth Johnston, FSHD Society, and Neil Camarta, FSHD Canada Fdn. FSHD 101 and overview Lawrence Korngut, MD,…
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Feeling Fit with FSHD – Nerve mobility and pain
Zoom Virtual Meeting , United States18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT This month we have the pleasure of welcoming Arielle Levy, a physical therapist who trained with Julie Herschberg (legendary in our community). We're eager to meet the next generation of PTs who...
Wellness Hour – Making important decisions
Zoom Virtual Meeting , United States5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Chaplain Deb Calhoun Many of us procrastinate when it comes to planning for the future, especially when the future could include illness, disability, having to find caregivers, financial uncertainty, or the prospect of having to turn over control of your...
FSHD Radio: Straight Talk with Tim Hollenback
Facebook and YouTubeOn 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...
We bring people together to find solutions; researchers, doctors, the drug development industry, patients and families. Your participation is the key. There are many ways you can get involved.