Events

Apr
27
Sat
Run for Rett @ Busse Woods, Grove #28 Elk Grove, Illinois, (Forest Preserve District of Cook County)
Apr 27 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
May
4
Sat
St. Louis Strollathon @ JCC,2
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Registration: 9:00am, Stroll: 10:00am Event Chairs: Joyce Opinsky & Amy Kreher
3rd Annual Iowa Strollathon @ Kinzler Construction
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Co-Chairs: Kelly Zwald, Megan Hill Mitchum, Libby Stromer
May
5
Sun
Live Rett Free @ E A Powell Elementary School
May 5 all-day

5K Run, 1 Mile Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk or Stroll


To Benefit Rettsyndrome.org
For more information, please email Live Rett Free. You may also call Amanda at (419) 306-4234 or Karen at (419) 957-3875. Download the Offline Registration Form to register, sponsor or make a donation by check.
Michigan Strollathon @ Drake Sport Park
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Registration: 10:00am, Stroll: 11:00am
May
11
Sat
RettEd: Adulthood: Living and Lifestyle options Saturday: Special Day/Time
May 11 all-day
May
18
Sat
Sesame Place Dinner & Park @ Sesame Place
May 18 – May 19 all-day
Sesame Place Dinner & Park @ Sesame Place

Enjoy an accessible family friendly park for 2 days with a private dinner on Saturday. Tickets are $50/person; this is at least a $70 savings! Plan your Accessible Seasame Place Day!

Dinner:

Date: Saturday, May 18 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Where: Abby's Garden Grille After 5:30 pm parking is free Tickets must be pre-purchased by Wednesday, May 8th 2019 and are non-refundable. Tickets include: Private after-hours dinner with a Sesame character appearance, and 2-day park passes to be used on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th. The park is less than a mile away from the Rett Ed Day at Sheraton Bucks County. Parking at Sesame Place is $27 or $23 based on the lot. The Sheraton offers free parking and free non-ADA shuttle. For more information contact Paige Nues [email protected] or with questions to Erin Cassano (local Rett parent) [email protected]  
Jun
1
Sat
Maryland Strollathon @ Cecil Park Community Center
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jun
22
Sat
Rettsyndrome.org Boston Ed Day
Jun 22 all-day
Rettsyndrome.org Ed Day hosted by TBD – Boston, MA
Jul
20
Sat
Rettsyndrome.org Bay Area Ed Day @ Camp Arroyo
Jul 20 all-day

Hosted by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Katie’s Clinic for Rett and Related Disorders, a Rettsyndrome.org Clinical Research Center of Excellence

Intended for anyone wanting to connect on issues important to Rett syndrome families, especially clinical trial information and emphasis on the enriched environment. Attendees will enjoy a fun camp-style day of discussion and “living education” activities that will cover: research updates, medical and therapeutic interventions, and communication strategies.

WHEN | Saturday, July 20, 2019

WHERE | Camp Arroyo, 5555 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550

TIME | 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. (please arrive at 8:30a.m.)

Fee: $10/per person. Diagnosed children are FREE.

Includes: Presentations, hands-on activities and demonstrations, interactive panel discussion, continental breakfast and lunch. We will have an onsite photographer for family portraits for RSO awareness and education materials. If you choose to participate, photos will be shared with you at no charge. REGISTER NOW!  
Aug
17
Sat
Running for Rett Syndrome 5K
Aug 17 @ 8:30 am

RUNNING FOR RETT SYNDROME 5K

Saturday, August 17, 2019 Registration – 8:30am Run Starts – 9:00am Entry Fee – $20.00 Inquiries – Leah(507)251-4815 Registration & Information
Aug
31
Sat
Pennsylvania Strollathon @ Millvale Riverfront Park
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am

6th Annual Pennsylvania Strollathon

Join us for the 6th Annual Pennsylvania Strollathon Saturday August 31st, 2019 Registration: 9:00am, Stroll: 10:15am Location: Millvale Riverfront Park, Millvale PA? Directions :: Website  Event Chair: Christina Dean ([email protected]) & Jennifer Langzettel ([email protected]) Registration & Information
Sep
7
Sat
Chicago Strollathon & Picnic @ Kankanee State Park
Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm

13th Annual Chicago Strollathon

Join us for the 13th Annual Chicago Strollathon! Saturday September 7th, 2019 When: 11:00am Location: Kankanee State Park Map ll Directions Event Chair: Misty Gruenes ([email protected]) Visit the Event page
Nebraska Strollathon @ Yanney Park
Sep 7 @ 1:00 pm

8th Annual Nebraska Strollathon

Join us for the 8th Annual Nebraska Strollathon Saturday, September 7th 2019 Registration: 1:00pm, Stroll: 2:00pm Location: Yanney Park, 2020 W 11th St, Kearney, NE 68845 Rotary Shelter by the Splash pad Event Chairs: Jacy Horst & Megan Ladenburger & Elly Gullion Registration & Information
Sep
22
Sun
Portland Strollathon @ Rose Quarter
Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm

14th Annual Portland Strollathon

Join us for the 14th Annual Portland Strollathon Sunday, September 22nd Registration: 1:00pm, Stroll: 2:30pm Location: Rose Quarter, Portland OR Directions :: Website Event Chair: Lacey & Leigh Calvert  Registration & Information
 
Sep
27
Fri
European Rett Syndrome Conference
Sep 27 all-day
The program will have lectures from international experts. Subjects include epilepsy, learning and communication, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation, nutrition, sleep and neurological problems. The purpose of Rett Finland  is to support families with Rett's syndrome diagnosed child. The Association has about 100 members. For more information on the association's activities, visit the association's website at www.rettfinland.fi and on Facebook www.facebook.com/Rett-Finland Registration & Information
Sep
28
Sat
European Rett Syndrome Conference
Sep 28 all-day
The program will have lectures from international experts. Subjects include epilepsy, learning and communication, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation, nutrition, sleep and neurological problems. The purpose of Rett Finland  is to support families with Rett's syndrome diagnosed child. The Association has about 100 members. For more information on the association's activities, visit the association's website at www.rettfinland.fi and on Facebook www.facebook.com/Rett-Finland Registration & Information
Cincinnati Strollathon @ Voice of America Park
Sep 28 @ 9:30 am

16th Annual Cincinnati Strollathon

Join us for the 16th Annual Cincinnati Strollathon Date: Saturday, September 28th, 2019 Registration: 9:30am Stroll: 11:00am Location:  Voice of America Park, West Chester OH 45069 Directions :: Website  Event Chairs: Brittney GibsonJim Magato, & Jennifer Magato Registration & Information
Maine Strollathon @ Capitol Park
Sep 28 @ 11:00 am

6th Annual Maine Strollathon

Join us for the 2019 Strollathon season! Saturday September 28th, 2019 Registration: 11:00am, Stroll: 12:30pm Location: Capitol Park, 33 Union Street, Augusta ME 04330 Event Chair: Evie Swan ([email protected]) Registration & Information
Oct
5
Sat
Gulf Coast Endurance Ride
Oct 5 @ 1:00 am
RRAA 2018 Launch

Gulf Coast Endurance Ride

Saturday, October 5th from Biloxi MS to Pensacola FL. If you’re up for a challenging ride, consider joining KC Byers and friends for a century ride. KC is the creator of the Rett Ride Across America and step-dad to Katelyn with Rett. Last year he completed his second 2,600 mile ride across the country. Here are the details for this year’s Endurance Ride: Start: Mary Mahoneys, 110 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi, MS 39530 Finish: WEAR TV, 4990 Mobile Highway, Pensacola FL 32506 114 mile with volunteer sag support & police escorts Join for any length of the ride. Here are the multiple lag points where you can join. Lag Point #1 (120 Miles): Meet at Mary Mahoneys, 110 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi, MS 39530 Lag Point #2 (90 miles): Meet at US Hwy 90 at the Missippi/Alabama line Lag Point #3 (70 miles): Meet at Raceway 6709, 5455 Government Bvld, Mobile AL 36619 (Theodore exit junction I-10 and US 90) Lag Point #4 (45 miles): Meet at Eastern Shore Bike Shop, 845 US-90 Ste 102, Daphne, AL 36526 Lag Point #5 (20 miles): Maw Maw’s Country Market, 26010 US Hwy 90, Robertsdale, AL Junction 90 & 87 END at: WEAR Channel 3, 4990 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola Fl Ride in style with your RRAA gear- select a jersey, cycle shorts or both. Shop here. Register TODAY!
OKC River Run @ Wiley Post Park
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am

OKC River Run

The goal of the OKC River Run is to raise support and awareness for Rett Syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that affects mainly girls and severely impairs "nearly every aspect of the child’s life: their ability to speak, walk, eat, and even breathe easily." The need for research is critical. The OKC River Run is a USATF sanctioned and certified course along the picturesque Oklahoma River that provides a smooth, level, paved trail through downtown Oklahoma City free of vehicle traffic.
  • 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Packet Pick Up and onsite Registration.
  • 8:00 am. - Half Marathon* Start
  • 8:50 a.m. - 5K Start
  • 9:00 a.m. - 10K Start
  • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. - Awards Ceremony *See Details
All races will use chip timing for official race results.
All courses are USATF certified.
Registration & Information
Oct
6
Sun
New Jersey Strollathon @ Maxwell Park
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am

11th Annual New Jersey Strollathon

Join us for the 11th Annual New Jersey Strollathon! Sunday, October 6, 2019 Registration: 10:00am Stroll: 11:00am Location: Maxwell Park, Hoboken NJ 07030 Event Chair: Leslie Greenfield ([email protected]) Registration & Information
Minnesota Strollathon @ Savage Environmental Learning Center
Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm
Join us for the 13th Annual Minnesota Strollathon! Sunday October 6th, 2019 Registration: 1:00pm, Stroll: 2:00pm Location: Savage Environmental Learning Center Website :: Directions Event Chair: Mary Kallstrom ([email protected]) Registration & Information
Oct
19
Sat
San Antonio Strollathon @ San Antonio Aquarium
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am

7th Annual San Antonio Strollathon

Join us for the 7th Annual San Antonio Strollathon! Saturday October 19th, 2019 Registration: 10:00am, Stroll: 10:30am Location: San Antonio Aquarium Website :: Directions Event Chair: Courtney Bernal Registration & Information
Tennessee Strollathon @ Athens Park
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am

2nd Annual Tennessee Strollathon

Join us for the 2019 Strollathon season! NEW DATE: Saturday October 19th, 2019 Location: Athens Park, Athens, TN Registration: 10:00am, Stroll: 11:00am Event Chair: Sally Teague ([email protected]) Registration & Information
Oct
24
Thu
Rett Syndrome Ed Day: Communication and Literacy for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs @ Monmouth University
Oct 24 @ 9:00 am
WHEN | Thursday, October 24th, 2019 TIME | 9:00am WHERE | Monmouth University: Directions | Website Registration Information
Nov
2
Sat
Florida Strollathon @ Space Field of Dreams
Nov 2 @ 9:00 am

10th Annual Florida Strollathon

Join us for the 2019 Strollathon season! November 2nd, 2019 Space Field of Dreams, West Melbourne FL 9:00am-1:30pm Event Contact: Henry Perez ([email protected]) Registration
Mar
1
Sun
Napa Valley 1/2 & Full Marathon
Mar 1 @ 6:00 am

Join us for the Napa Valley Half & Full Marathon!

Ever wanted to run through wine country? Well here is your chance! Rettsyndrome.org has been granted ten charity bibs for the 2020 Napa Valley Half & Full Marathon! We are excited for this new partnership and can’t wait to grow our #RettRacer team! Help to end Rett syndrome while you run through wine country at this Boston qualifier race. Whether you plan to run or want to cheer on our team, please note all of the exciting information below! Date: Sunday, March 1st, 2020 Location: Napa, California Website (inclusive of hotel details, routes, etc): https://napavalleymarathon.org/ To participate as a Rett Racer in the Napa Valley Half or Full Marathon, please follow the steps below. *Note: there is a $2500 fundraising requirement for this event* Runners are responsible for all expenses incurred from race (registration, travel, etc).
  1. Register for the full or half marathon at https://napavalleymarathon.org/
  2. Half marathon Rett code (10% reg discount): RETTHALF2020
  3. Full marathon Rett code (10% reg discount): RETTFULL2020
  4. After registration, please visit Napa Valley team page to create your personal fundraising page.
  5. https://rettracer.everydayhero.com/us/napa-valley-2020-runners
  6. Note: You must login with an Everyday Hero account FIRST before you can join the ‘team’.
  7. Create & customize your fundraising page and share via social media and email with your contacts.
  8. Contact Jackie Ventura at [email protected] to order your Rett Racer t-shirt.
Rettsyndrome.org will have a tent at location TBD where runners can congregate post-race, Rett families can mingle and RSO will be passing out awareness information to spectators! Please follow this event to stay current on up to date information.
May
2
Sat
4th Annual Iowa Virtual Strollathon
May 2 @ 9:00 am

4th Annual Iowa Strollathon

Saturday, May 2th, 2020 Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Location: Kinzler Construction Services, 700 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny IA 50021 Event Co-Chairs: Kelly Zwald, Megan Hill Mitchum, Libby Stromer ([email protected]) Website: www.iowa.strollathon.org FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/944620542600601/
Postponed: 13th Annual St Louis Strollathon
May 2 @ 9:00 am

13th Annual St Louis Strollathon

Saturday, May 2th, 2020 Registration: 9:00am, Stroll: 10:00am Location: JCC, 2 Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146 Event Chairs: Joyce Opinsky & Amy Kreher ([email protected]) Website: www.st-louis.strollathon.org FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/481490805883829/