Join us for our next live training session with Meir Lotan, PhD, PT, on Facebook. Dr. Lotan will be focusing on how to use your child or loved one’s home track system & ceiling lift for appropriate moves and stretches. Dr. Meir Lotan will also use this time to answer your questions. Take some time to watch the previous videos (found here) and submit your questions by Sunday, April 26 for Dr. Lotan through this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9VDNM9W. Dr. Lotan will try to answer all your questions during our Facebook Live session. All live sessions will be posted on YouTube after the training.

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/

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/

Join us Monday, April 27 at 2 p.m. New York time (EDT) with Gill Townend, PhD and Theresa Bartolotta, PhD as they conclude Section 8 from the Rett Syndrome Communication Guidelines during a Facebook Live session. This is the second of two sessions on Communication interventions. This will be a valuable training for parents and professionals who have limited experience working on or advancing communication in both children and adults with Rett syndrome. All live sessions will be posted on YouTube after the training.

Join us Monday, May 11 at 2 p.m. New York time (EDT) with Gill Townend, PhD and Theresa Bartolotta, PhD as they conclude Section 8 from the Rett Syndrome Communication Guidelines during a Facebook Live session. This is the third installment of sessions on communication intervention strategies for Rett syndrome. This will be a valuable training for parents and professionals who have limited experience working on or advancing communication in both children and adults with Rett syndrome. All live sessions will be posted on YouTube after the training.

SPECIAL DAY: FRIDAY, MAY 15 Award-winning neuroscientist and Rett syndrome expert Dr. Alysson Muotri, Director of the Stem Cell Program at the University of California at San Diego, will share how he and his lab are pushing the limits of science in the name of your child with Rett syndrome. Dr. Mutori's lab uses animal models, neural stem cells, human and other primates’ pluripotent cells, and several tools to investigate brain development, evolution, and neural disorders, including Rett syndrome. Dr. Muotri has received recent headline attention for his experiment to study the impact of microgravity on human brain development, research which could improve disease modeling for neurodegenerative and developmental disorders as well as give clues into the future of humanity in space. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. Information & Registration

12th Annual Michigan Strollathon Date: Sunday, May 17, 2020 Location: Drake Sport Park, 6801 Drake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322 Registration: 10:00am, Stroll: 11:00am Event Chair: Lisa Fenberg ([email protected]) Website: www.michigan.strollathon.org FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/233787530951786/

Join us Tuesday, May 26 at 2 p.m. New York time (EDT) with Briana Czerwinski, physical therapist, from the Rett Syndrome Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Briana will suggest ideas for modified aquatherapy that can be done by you, at home, in your swimming pool, hot jub, jacuzzi tub, bathtub or even a child-size blow-up pool to relax muscles, reduce anxiety, and guide safe movement and stretches for those with Rett syndrome. All live sessions will be posted on YouTube after the training.

Join us on Facebook Live to hear from our Chief Science Officer, Dr. Dominique Pichard. She will speak to the current state of Rett syndrome research, clinical trials, and how researchers are continuing their work during COVID-19 to help us create a world without Rett. Like us on Facebook and mark your calendars to tune in.

Help us celebrate Cammy's 11th birthday by attending virtually and raising a ton of money to find a cure so she can drink with you in Sidebar on her 21st birthday! WHEN | June 13, 8:30-10:00 p.m.  WHERE | Facebook Live Event Information Make a Donation Follow CAMMY CAN on Facebook

RettGetAway: Postponed

After much consideration, our RettGetAway committee has decided to postpone the June 2020 RettGetAway in San Diego. The health of our children is of utmost concern. Once it is deemed safe and sound to convene large groups in public spaces again, we will evaluate a future Rett GetAway. Many were working to create this ‘life without limits’ opportunity. A special thanks to the Kayla Mosca Foundation, Surfing Madonna, Surfin’ Fire, Merlin’s Magic Wand in association with Legoland San Diego, The Cassara Carlsbad by Hilton, our CA State Rep Sherri Brady, and ACADIA Pharmaceuticals. We hope that all of our families and partners emerge from this situation whole, intact, and able to plan an even more extraordinary RettGetAway! If you have made any travel bookings for the RettGetAway, we advise you to cancel them now while forgivable and with no penalty. Rettsyndrome.org will be returning the group Legoland tickets awarded by Merlin’s Magic Wand so that a future award can be made again to either our group or to individuals who may choose to apply at another time (they only allow one Magical Day Out per family, one time) We appreciate your understanding, and we hope that you all stay healthy and safe. Please direct any questions to Paige Nues at [email protected] or Jennifer Mosca at [email protected] LEARN MORE

Please join us WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 (note: this is not on our usual Tuesday) at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (New York) with Dr. Alan Percy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Primary Investigator for the Natural History Study, along with a panel of experts, as we discuss Myths and Facts around life expectancy in Rett syndrome. Rett syndrome is a complex disorder, and inaccurate or invalid facts cause more harm than good. So join this webinar to learn the facts. Hear from experts and parents. More than empowering, it can be life-saving for our children with Rett syndrome. Even though the topic is difficult to talk about, we know you think about it. Let's dispel the myths. We believe that transformative treatments will come from gene therapy, medications and neuro-habilitative therapies. Our research strategy targets every possible approach so that we continue to not just improve longevity, but to decrease syndrome impact. We remain committed to creating solutions for today, to improve lives today, while we work to create a world without Rett syndrome. With this in mind, what’s on your mind? Register now and submit your questions and thoughts. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. Information & Registration

9th Annual Scramble for a Cure

Date: Sat July 26th 2020 Cost: $300/Team Location: The Chief Golf Course, Bellaire MI Contact: Sue Knight (231) 495-9794 or [email protected] https://www.golfthechief.com/ Information & Registration

Casting 4 A Cure 2020 – Cancelled

July 30-Aug 03 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. Information

Please join us Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (New York) with Dr. Frank Symons, Associate Dean for Research and Policy, Department of Psychology, and the Center for Neurobehavioral Development at the University of Minnesota as we discuss issues of pain in Rett syndrome. Rett syndrome is a complex disorder, and sharing of accurate information is more than empowering, it can be life-saving for our children with Rett syndrome. So join this webinar to learn the facts. Even though the topic is difficult to talk about, we know you think about it. In terms of pain, Dr. Symons' areas of specific research include (a) the reliable and valid assessment of pain in children and adults with significant communicative and motor impairments; (b) the relation between behavioral and biological variables as markers for altered pain; (c) modifying/adapting sensory testing; and (d) the relation between pain and problem behavior, specifically self-injury. With this in mind, what’s on your mind? Register now and submit your questions and thoughts. Those submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. Information & Registration

Please join us Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 5:00pm Eastern Time (New York) with Rettsyndrome.org and a panel of creative experienced parents who are ready to share their Rett Life Hacks, especially how to plan and execute inclusive and enjoyable dress-up and gift-giving celebrations for the whole family such as birthday parties, Halloween, school field trips and the upcoming holidays. "Life Hacks" are simple and clever tips and techniques for accomplishing tasks more easily and efficiently, overcoming many of our common Rett-life frustrations in simple and deliciously clever ways. Rett syndrome is a complex disorder, and sharing accurate information is more than empowering, it can be life-altering for everyone. Join this webinar to learn how a little creativity and out-of-the-box thinking can expand everyone's horizons! With this in mind, what’s on your mind? Register now and submit your questions and thoughts. Those submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. Information & Registration

Please join us Wednesday, September 9th at 4:00pm Pacific Time with Theresa Bartolotta, PhD, CCC-SLP and Bethany Stanley, MS, CCC-SLP as they provide Northwest Rett Syndrome families, educators and therapists an understanding of how to enhance communication in individuals with Rett syndrome. Theresa Bartolotta, PhD, CCC-SLP will present an overview of the recently released Rett Syndrome Communication Guidelines and discuss how families can use the valuable tool to engage providers in using evidence-based strategies to assess and improve communication in Rett syndrome. Bethany Stanley, MS, CCC-SLP will provide an in-depth explanation of how Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can be used, with all types of communicators, to establish or advance communication skills in their family members. The speakers will include videos and practical strategies that families can implement to assist the individual with Rett syndrome at home and in the community. Information & Registration

9th Annual Nebraska Strollathon - Virtual Edition

Join Us for the 9th Annual Nebraska Strollathon At Rettsyndrome.org, the health & well being our of community is of utmost importance. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have decided to host this year's Stroll VIRTUALLY! We have some tricks up our sleeve to make it a fun & engaging experience! Saturday, September 12th 2020 Event Chairs: Jacy Horst & Megan Ladenburger & Elly Gullion Information & Registration

Rett Syndrome Services - Phalen Clinic at Gillette Children's Hospital Town Hall, feat. Dr. Beisang, Dr. Feyma and more

Date: Thu, Sep 17, 2020 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Are you having difficulty understanding the current state of clinical care recommendations and appointments? Maybe you’re wondering which clinical trials and future research look the most promising? And what about other local resources for your loved one and family? We’ll be sharing insights on this, and much more during our upcoming Town Hall Meeting - live-streamed - on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 7pm -8:30pm (CT). Join us as Rettsyndrome.org, the Rett Clinic team at Gillette Children's Hospital, the Rett research team at University of Minnesota, and members from the Midwest Rett Syndrome Foundation (MRSF) discuss clinical care recommendations and appointments, clinical trials, the research process, and family empowerment opportunities. Information & Registration

Rett Syndrome Clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado Town Hall, feat. Dr. Benke, Tristen Dinkle & More

Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Are you having difficulty understanding the current state of clinical care recommendations and appointments? Maybe you’re wondering which clinical trials and future research look the most promising? And what about other local resources for your loved one and family? We’ll be sharing insights on this, and much more during our upcoming Town Hall Meeting - live-streamed - on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 10am -11:30am (MT). Join us as Rettsyndrome.org, the Rett Clinic team at Children's Hospital Colorado, and members from the Rocky Mountain Rett Association (RMRA) discuss clinical care recommendations and appointments, clinical trials, the research process, and family empowerment opportunities. Information & Registration

Washington University Rett Spectrum Clinic Town Hall, feat. Drs. Ryther, Dr. Weisenberg & More

Date: Thu, Sep 24, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT Are you having difficulty understanding the current state of clinical care recommendations and appointments? Maybe you’re wondering which clinical trials and future research look the most promising? And what about other local resources for your loved one and family? We’ll be sharing insights on this, and much more during our upcoming Town Hall Meeting - live-streamed - on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 12pm -1:30pm (CDT). Join us as Rettsyndrome.org presents the Rett Clinic team at St. Louis Children's Hospital to discuss clinical care recommendations and appointments, clinical trials, the research process, and family empowerment opportunities. Information & Registration

17th Annual Cincinnati Strollathon: Virtual Edition

Join us for the 17th Annual Cincinnati Strollathon- VIRTUALLY! At Rettsyndrome.org, the health and well-being of those in our community are of utmost importance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to host this year's Stroll VIRTUALLY. We have some tricks up our sleeve to provide a fun and engaging virtual experience! Be sure to follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on our fun virtual activities: facebook.com/Cincinnati-Tri-State-Strollathon Date: September, 26th, 2020 Location: your neighborhood, walking trail or treadmill! Event Chairs: Brittney Gibson, Jim Magato, & Jennifer Magato Information & Registration

The Blue Bird Circle Rett Center at Texas Children's Hospital Town Hall, feat. Dr. Glaze, Dr. Suter & Dr. Motil

Date: Wed, Sep 30, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT Are you having difficulty understanding the current state of clinical care recommendations and appointments? Maybe you’re wondering which clinical trials and future research look the most promising? And what about other local resources for your loved one and family? We’ll be sharing insights on this, and much more during our upcoming Town Hall Meeting - live-streamed - on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 12pm -1:30pm (CT). Join us as Rettsyndrome.org and the Rett Clinic team at Texas Children's Hospital discuss clinical care recommendations and appointments, clinical trials, the research process, and family empowerment opportunities. Information & Registration

Rett Gets Rocked Ultramarathon

A weekend in which participants complete an ultra marathon of their choosing--from 50K to 100 miles, or from 6 to 48 hours. They can stretch their event over the month of October if desired. Proceeds from the event go to Rettsyndrome.org and the Rett Spectrum Clinic at St. Louis Children's Hospital! Register for RGRVUW by purchasing a race shirt! REGISTER Jay Murry will be doing his ultra-marathon in his local sub-division, the Vineyards. The Rett Gets Rocked headquarters will be located at: 756 Napa Lane, St. Charles MO 63304 on Sat 10/3 from 12pm- Sun 10/4 at 8pm. To donate to Jay, please click here. To follow along on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/24hourjaymurry/ For more information, contact Jay at [email protected]

14th Annual Minnesota Virtual Strollathon

Join us for the 14th Annual Minnesota Virtual Strollathon!

• Sunday October 4th, 2020
• Location: Virtual
• Event Chair: Mary Kallstrom ([email protected])

Information & Registration

Join us for the 12th Annual New Jersey Strollathon- VIRTUALLY!

At Rettsyndrome.org, the health and well-being of those in our community are of utmost importance. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will be going Virtual this year! We have some tricks up our sleeve to make this a fun & engaging event. Date: Sunday, October 4th, 2020 Location: Your neighborhood, local walking trail or treadmill! Follow us on Facebook for contests, event updates and more! Event Chair: Leslie Greenfield ([email protected]) Information & Registration