Events

Feb
12
Tue
Rett Syndrome Research Outlook: 2019 & Beyond
Feb 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Rett Syndrome Research Outlook: 2019 & Beyond Speaker: Steve Kaminsky, PhD Click to View Recording
Mar
12
Tue
A Good Night’s Sleep To All
Mar 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: A Good Night’s Sleep To All Speaker: Dr. Daniel Glaze, TCH, BCM Click to View Recording
Apr
6
Sat
Paint for a Cure @ De'borah's Jazz Cafe
Apr 6 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Apr
8
Mon
IEP Strategies for Successful Inclusion
Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: IEP Strategies for Successful Inclusion Speaker: Mickie McCool and Katie Busch Click to View Recording
Apr
12
Fri
Rett Spectrum 2nd Annual Family Education Symposium
Apr 12 all-day
Apr
13
Sat
Emily’s Dri Tri and Spring Festival @ OTF Smyrna
Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Fighting for Finley
Apr 13 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All-You-Can-Eat Buffest & Open Bar and Silent Auction
Apr
27
Sat
Midwest Rett Syndrome Foundation Education Day
Apr 27 all-day
Hosted with Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Rett Syndrome Services Clinic - St. Paul, MN (Regional Association Partner)
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
Adulthood: Living and Lifestyle Options
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Speakers: Jenny Downs, PhD, Michelle Stahlhut, PT, PhD, Theresa Bartolotta, PhD, Donna Witzleben Special Day/Time : Saturday, 11:00 AM EST Register
May
17
Fri
The Great Rett Shootout @ Blackwood Gun Club
May 17 all-day
May
18
Sat
Philadelphia Ed Day
May 18 all-day
Jun
1
Sat
Maryland Strollathon @ Cecil Park Community Center
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jun
15
Sat
Siera’s Scramble @ Maple Creek Golf Club
Jun 15 all-day
Charmed by Charity
Jun 15 @ 1:37 am – 2:37 am
Jun
22
Sat
Rettsyndrome.org Boston Ed Day
Jun 22 all-day
Rettsyndrome.org Ed Day hosted by TBD – Boston, MA
Jul
9
Tue
Genetics of Rett Syndrome and MECP2
Jul 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Topic: Genetics of Rett Syndrome and the MECP2 Gene Speakers: Steve Skinner, MD and Hannah Warren, LMSW Register
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!  
Jul
28
Sun
Scramble for a Cure @ Hawk’s Eye Golf Course
Jul 28 all-day
Aug
2
Fri
Northwest Rett Syndrome Foundation Education Day @ Best Western Plus- Hood River Inn
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – Aug 4 @ 12:00 pm
2019 Family Conference of the Northwest Rett Syndrome Association
Aug
8
Thu
Casting 4 A Cure
Aug 8 @ 9:00 am
Casting 4 A Cure is a loose band of compadres and compatriots who fly fish and fundraise to find a cure for Rett Syndrome. We have pulled together many of the fly fishing industry's leaders and they have taken on the cause like it is their own. Come join us at one of the events or become a sponsor and help the thousands of girls affected by this crippling neurological disorder. 3 day single entry - $2,500.00 3 day team entry - $5,000.00
Location:
10 Warm Creek Ln.
Victor, ID 8345
Registration & Information
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
27
Tue
RettEd: Taking Care of the Caregiver
Aug 27 @ 1:00 pm
Sarika Peters, PhD, , Assoc. Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Marie Bateh, Physical Therapist and parent will explore specific domains as a framework to consider important issues and creative options for taking care of ourselves to ensure we have the energy, mindset and health needed to care for our loved one with Rett syndrome. Our goal is to help you frame an empowered life for yourself today, while we pursue our collective Hope for better treatments and ultimately a cure for Rett syndrome. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. Visit www.rettsyndrome.org/RettEd for additional 2019 webcast topics, and to access recording links from past webcasts and associated QA documents. RettEd is a monthly series featuring expert Speakers on Rett-related research and care topics, hosted by Rettsyndrome.org, to help pave your personal pathway to empowerment. 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