Events

Date: Sunday, October 6th, 2024 Time: 12:45-4pm CT Location: Savage Environmental Learning Center (13550 Dakota Ave, Savage, MN 55378) Event Chairs: Mary Kallstrom (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

Date: Monday, October 14, 2024 Time: 10am CT Location: Falcon Ridge Golf Course - 20200 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66220 Event Chairs: Sam (email) and Katie (email) Evans Join us for a rare opportunity at a stress-free Monday on the golf course to support a great cause! We'll cover breakfast, lunch, beverages, and snacks. All you need to do is show up for a day of golf, contests, raffles, and prizes! Online Auction Coming Soon!

Date: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 Time: 1pm CT Location: The JCC - St. Louis (2 Millstone Campus Dr. St. Louis, MO 63146) Event Chairs: Joyce Opinsky, Amy Kreher, & Amanda Sommer (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

Date: Thursday, October 24th Time: 1-2 pm ET REGISTER NOW Epilepsy Treatments in Rett Syndrome The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) invites you to this live RettEd session with a goal of educating families on an approach to the treatment of epilepsy in Rett syndrome. Guest Speaker: Robin Ryther, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Pediatric Epilepsy; Director, Rett Spectrum Clinic; Division of Pediatric and Developmental Neurology; Pediatric Epilepsy Center at Washington University and St. Louis Children's Hospital Department of Neurology This session will include a discussion of medication options but also non-medication options including special diets, surgical options, and supplements such as CBD oil. Dr. Ryther will also review special circumstances specific to Rett Syndrome to be considered. This information is appropriate for patients with Rett syndrome of all ages. Thank you to our RettEd Empowerment Sponsors, presenting sponsor Acadia Pharmaceuticals and diamond sponsor Taysha Gene Therapies, for helping IRSF provide educational resources and support to families affected by Rett syndrome. Medical Disclaimer: All information, content, and material provided in this webcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 Time: 12-4 p.m. PT Location: Whittier, CA Event Chair: Sherri Brady (Contact Email) LEARN MORE & REGISTER Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 Time: Registration starts at 10:30 a.m.  |  Stroll starts at 1:00 p.m. Location: West Melbourne, FL Event Chair: Henry Perez (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.