Events

Jul
26
Tue
RettEd | Transitioning into Adulthood, Part 1: Medical Transition
Jul 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Date: July 26, 2022 Time: 1-2 p.m. Eastern Time The first in a 3-part series on topics pertaining to adulthood in Rett syndrome, this session will provide strategies and resources to empower and prepare you and your young adult for the transition from pediatric to adult medical care. Medical transition is not a one-size-fits-all process, and this workshop-style talk will empower your family to have the best, most family-centered transition of care possible. The session will include stories from other caregivers and individuals in the Rett community and further expand on topics and questions from the session at IRSF’s ASCEND 2022 Rett Syndrome National Summit. Speakers: Jessica Nickrand is a program manager at the Child Neurology Foundation (CNF). She supports CNF’s Transition of Care Program—its largest and most diverse program—which helps to support youth, families, and child neurology teams in the medical transition. Jessica holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and is passionate about developing programs that empower young adults and their caregivers to effect systems-level change.  Paige Nues is the Director of Family Empowerment for the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF). Since her daughter, Katie’s diagnosis of Rett syndrome in 2003, Paige has worked diligently to build bridges between patient families, clinicians, scientists, and industry, both at IRSF and as a parent founder of Katie’s Clinic for Rett and Related Disorders at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. Thank you to our RettEd Empowerment Sponsor, Acadia Pharmaceuticals, for helping IRSF provide educational resources and support to families affected by Rett syndrome. INFORMATION & REGISTRATION 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.
Aug
1
Mon
Ella Foard Charity Golf Classic @ Providence Country Club
Aug 1 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Date: Monday, August 1st, 2022 Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. ET Location: Providence Country Club (6001 Providence Country Club Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277)

The Ella Foard Foundation hosts the 12th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, August 1st at Providence Country Club! Enjoy an exciting round of golf in a beautiful setting – all for a great cause!

The tournament includes 18 Holes of Captain’s Choice Golf, Coffee & Pastries upon arrival, Lunch and Awards Dinner, Raffles & Goody Bags, Skill (Luck?) Contests, and a Silent Auction!

Information & Registration
RettEd | What Comes Next? The FDA Regulatory Process from NDA to FDA Decision and Beyond
Aug 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Date: Monday, August 1st, 2022 Time: 3 p.m. EDT With the recent news about trofinetide’s new drug application (NDA) submitted to the FDA, we are entering a new space for Rett syndrome: FDA Review. While this is the first time for Rett, it won’t be the last, and our community has a lot of great questions: “What does submitting an NDA mean? What’s the next step? How much longer? When will we have an approved treatment? How will my loved one get access to this treatment?” To answer these questions and many more, IRSF is excited to bring back FDA expert, James Valentine, Esq., to join IRSF’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Dominique Pichard for a live webinar. Join them as they review the FDA regulatory process, share what happens between a successful Phase 3 clinical trial and an FDA decision about a drug or therapeutic, and explain what could come next for trofinetide and the Rett community. Thank you to our RettEd Empowerment Sponsor, Acadia Pharmaceuticals, for helping IRSF provide educational resources and support to families affected by Rett syndrome. INFORMATION & REGISTRATION 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.
Aug
27
Sat
A Day Fore Rett Golf Tournament @ DuBois Country Club
Aug 27 @ 8:00 am
Date: Saturday, August 27th, 2022 Time: Registration 8:00 a.m. ET; Shotgun start 9:00 a.m. ET Location: Dubois Country Club (10 Lakeside Ave, DuBois, PA 15801) Join us August 27th as the Day Family hosts the 1st Annual Day Fore Rett Golf tournament in honor of their daughter, Thea. Valerie and Mike decided to use their passion for golf to get involved and help find a cure for their daughter. A Day Fore Rett features 18 holes along the scenic DuBois Golf Club, a hot dog lunch on the course, prizes and more all to help end Rett. Information & Registration
Sep
27
Tue
RettEd Webinar | Transitioning into Adulthood, Part 2: Lifecare Planning
Sep 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Date: September 27, 2022 Time: 1-2 p.m. Eastern Time The second in our 3-part series on topics pertaining to adulthood in Rett, this online workshop focuses on preparing for life post-high school when school services and support conclude. Geared for parents, guardians, and family members of the older teen and adult with Rett syndrome, this session will cover:
  • Legal Planning: Special Needs Trusts, Letter/Memorandum of Intent, Guardianship
  • Financial Planning: How to fund a Special Needs Trust, ABLE accounts, and more
  • Benefit Planning: Finding and accessing federal benefits like SSI & SSDI, Medicaid, Waivers, etc.
  • Defining Your Replacement Team: What happens when you can no longer provide direct care alone?
Speaker: Kacy Seitz is a financial planner with a Northwestern Mutual practice that serves nearly 500 special needs families in 28 states. As a special needs parent to 12-year-old Hudsyn (a friend of Samantha Brant’s daughter, Macy!), Kacy is all-too-familiar with the common fears you may have in learning about the topic of long-term planning for your child. In fact, she opened her practice in 2013 because she had difficulty finding good, sound advice to help her develop a solid plan for her daughter. Now, Kacy has personally trained and mentored hundreds of other advisors on how to do this type of planning for their clients, focusing on helping special needs families with proper financial planning throughout their lifetimes. Thank you to our RettEd Empowerment Sponsor, Acadia Pharmaceuticals, for helping IRSF provide educational resources and support to families affected by Rett syndrome. INFORMATION & REGISTRATION 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.
Dec
6
Tue
RettEd Webinar | Transitioning into Adulthood, Part 3
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Date: December 6, 2022 Time: 1-2 pm ET INFORMATION & REGISTRATION Quality of Life Options by Real-Life Families Every individual with Rett syndrome is unique and while our paths may be similar, no family’s Rett journey is the same. This is especially true as our children grow into adults; while they don’t outgrow their need for us, there is no one ideal or specific policy roadmap to help navigate our loved ones’ Rett journey into adulthood. But with proper planning, goals, and vision, we can ensure this journey leads to an enriched adulthood. In the 3rd talk in our 3-part series on navigating adulthood in Rett syndrome, join us for a candid conversation with families who have navigated this process to provide the best quality of care, constructing meaningful lives for their adult loved ones while caring for themselves too. Learn about what you need to change, what needs to be secured, and what creative living and life options are out there for your adult with Rett syndrome from families who have been through this before. The panel includes:
  • Paul and Janelle Jochim, parents to Jill (age 46)
  • Megan Ladenburger and Mom Shanna Sowers, sister and mom to Brittany (age 34)
  • Theresa Bartolotta, mom to Lisa (age 33)
  • Moderator: Paige Nues, IRSF Family Empowerment Director and mom to Katie (age 20)
  • Special Guest: Sheila Lullo, Special Projects Coordinator of Quality Outcomes at Clearbrook in Illinois, a provider of community-based residential options, day programs, and more to adult individuals with special needs.
Join us for the webinar as our panel shares their real-life experiences and the process they went through in choosing Day Programs, Self-Directed Programming, Residential Care, and more. Thank you to our RettEd Empowerment Sponsor, Acadia Pharmaceuticals, 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.
Apr
24
Mon
Hannah’s Hope Golf Tournament @ Hillcrest Country Club
Apr 24 @ 7:00 am

**RESCHEDULED**

Date: Monday, April 24, 2023 Time: Registration 7:00 am ET; First flight tee off 8:30 am ET Location: Hillcrest Golf & Country Club (4011 N Boston Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415) Continental breakfast items available and lunch will be provided We invite you to take part in the First Annual Hannah’s Hope Golf Tournament rescheduled for April 24, 2023 at Hillcrest Country Club. This tournament will benefit the International Rett Syndrome Foundation in honor of Hannah Hooks. The inspiration behind our tournament is 10-year-old Hannah Hooks. Hannah lives in Lubbock and is in 5th grade at Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary. Hannah was born with a rare disease called Rett Syndrome. Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder that leads to severe impairments, affecting nearly every aspect of the child’s life. In April of 2022 IRSF hosted their National Science and Family Summit and presented an update on a treatment for Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome has been treated in mice and there are multiple clinical trials going on throughout the world to bring a cure to the males and females living with Rett. A treatment for Rett will also lead to breakthroughs in many other diseases and disorders. In order to continue research, organizations like International Rett Syndrome Foundation need funds to contribute to the many companies who are seeking a treatment. INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
May
8
Mon
Mark Charamella Memorial Golf Outing & Dinner @ Westover Country Club
May 8 @ 11:00 am
Date: Monday, May 8, 2023 Time: Registration 11:00 am | Shotgun Start 12:15 pm | Tailgate & Dinner 5 pm Location:Westover Country Club (401 South Schuykill Ave, Jeffersonville, PA 19403) Join us for the 10th annual Mark Charamella Memorial Golf Outing & Dinner! "This will be the 10th year of hosting the Mark Charamella Memorial Golf Outing & Dinner. I know that my Dad would be so proud of his family, friends, and colleagues who come from near and far to join us year after year to raise money for Rett syndrome. Each year, when we gather for a fun day on the golf course, I definitely feel his presence and know this is exactly what he would want us to be doing. Please join us for our 10th year and our goal of raising $35,000 in honor of a great man!” - Deb McLaughlin, Event Chair, daughter to Mark and sister to Deirdre By participating in this tournament, you can hit the links to create a world without Rett for Deirdre and for many others.  INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Jun
9
Fri
Rip it for Rett Golf Tournament @ Dunegrass Golf Club
Jun 9 @ 7:00 am
Date: Friday, June 9th, 2023 Location: Dunegrass Golf Club (200 Old Dunes Way, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064) Time: 7 a.m. Registration | 8 a.m. Scramble The Rip it for Rett, hockey themed golf tournament is a blast (if we do say so ourselves), a great round of golf on a great course with really awesome people. What more can you ask for? Find out the details on how to get in on the fun! INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Jul
31
Mon
Norcina Charity Golf Outing @ Blue Hill Golf Course
Jul 31 @ 10:30 am – 8:30 pm
Date: Monday, July 31, 2023 Time: 10:30a Registration | 10:30a-12p Hot Breakfast | 12p Shotgun Start | 5:30-8:30p Dinner, Cocktails, and Prizes at Norcina Restaurant Location: Blue Hills Golf Course (285 Blue Hill Rd, Pearl River, NY 10965) & Norcina (186 N Main St, New City, NY 10956) Foursome: $940 Join us for Dinner & Open Bar $100 Golf Includes: Golf, Hot Breakfast, All Day Refreshments, Buffet Dinner at Norcina Restaurant, and Open Bar (Draft and Bottled Beer, House Wine, Well Liquor 5:30–8:30pm) Sponsorship Opportunities: Premium Sponsors ($5000) Large Banner at Norcina, Large Sign at breakfast, Beer Cart Sign, Sign at every Tee Breakfast Sponsors ($1500) Large Sign Hanging at Breakfast Beer Cart Sponsors ($500) Sign Hanging on Beer Cart at Golf Course Hole Sponsors ($125) Sign at Tee MORE INFORMATION
Sep
25
Mon
Goals Fore Gracie Golf Tournament @ Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Sep 25 @ 9:00 am
Date: Monday, September 25, 2023 Time: Registration 9 a.m. | Shotgun Start 10:30 a.m. Location: Thousand Oaks Golf Club (4100 Thousand Oaks Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI) Event Chair: Rebecca & Andrew Visser (Contact Email) REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION Join the Visser family for their inaugural Goals Fore Gracie Golf Tournament in honor of their 4-year-old daughter with Rett syndrome, Gracie. Sponsorships, foursomes, and individual tickets are available now!
Oct
16
Mon
On the Ridge for Rett Golf Scramble @ Falcon Ridge Golf Course
Oct 16 @ 11:00 am
Date: Monday, October 16, 2023 Time: Registration 8 a.m. | Shotgun Start 10:00 a.m. Location: Falcon Ridge Golf Course (20200 Prairie Star Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66220) Event Chair: Sam Evans (email) & Haley Douglass (email) REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION Join the Douglass and Evans family for their inaugural On the Ridge for Rett Golf Scramble in honor Vivian who has Rett syndrome. Sponsorships, foursomes, and individual tickets are available now!
May
13
Mon
Mark Charamella Memorial Golf Outing & Dinner @ Westover Country Club
May 13 @ 11:00 am
Date: Monday, May 13, 2024 Time: Registration 11:00 am | Dinner 5 pm Location:Westover Country Club (401 South Schuykill Ave, Jeffersonville, PA 19403) Join us for the 11th annual Mark Charamella Memorial Golf Outing & Dinner! We invite you to take part in the 11th Annual Mark Charamella Memorial Golf Outing & Dinner on May 13, 2024, at Westover Country Club. This tournament will benefit the International Rett Syndrome Foundation in memory of Mark Charamella and in honor of his daughter with Rett syndrome, Deirdre. By participating in this tournament, you can hit the links to create a world without Rett for Deirdre and for many others.  INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Oct
14
Mon
On the Ridge for Rett Golf Scramble
Oct 14 all-day
Date: Monday, October 14, 2024 Time: TBD Location: Lenexa, KS Event Chair: Haley Douglass and Sam, Katie, & Parthy Evans More information coming soon!