We have made the difficult decision to make this year's event VIRTUAL. We miss you and can't wait to be together again. In the meantime, help us have a great virtual event to help overpower Rett!
- Fundraising pages now open to create teams & personal pages for the Strollathon.
- On Sunday, 10/3, plan to Stroll in your own communities. Get creative; decorate your car, wheelchairs, bikes, etc to help raise awareness for Rett!
- We will be hosting an online auction opening in late September; check back soon.
Cheers to 5 years of the Iowa Stroll!
We are so excited to share that the 5th Annual Iowa Strollathon will be happening this year and we have so many fun ways for you to join in! Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have decided to get a little creative in order to continue the momentum to raise funds & awareness to get us one day closer to a world without Rett! This year, we are encouraging you to Stroll your own way- this can be ANYTHING you think of. Some examples could include; a t-shirt fundraiser, a neighborhood Stroll, a garage sale, chili cook-off competition….you name it and you can turn it into a way to raise funds & awareness for Rett. We are here to help you with whatever you come up with and there may be a prize for most creative Stroll .
We will be working hard to make this a fun & engaging experience.
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- We plan to host a small celebration on Saturday, October 9th for Rett families at Kinzler Construction from 12pm-2pm. Invitations will be sent to families via email & postcard.
- All others are asked to celebrate virtually on 10/09 by Strolling in your own neighborhoods, parks, etc!
- Fundraising pages now open to create teams & personal pages for the virtual Strollathon.
- Event Chairs: Sherri Brady
- Follow us on Facebook for more event info & updates.
Occupational Therapy Strategies: Maximizing Hand Function + Feeding
People with Rett often have difficulty controlling hand movements, which can lead to frustration in using communication devices and participating in adapted recreation and many daily activities. Feeding in Rett patients can also be challenging because of decreased motor skills when chewing and swallowing as well as communication issues in relaying what they want. If you're facing either of these issues, finding a trained therapist who understands Rett is key to creating reasonable goals, managing expectations, and perhaps recovering gains lost during a regressive phase of Rett. Todd Levy and Emily Scott from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and IRSF Center of Excellence will discuss strategies they've seen work in Rett patients and outline the criteria to look for in finding an occupational therapist that will meet your loved one's needs. Information & RegistrationGolf Fore a Cure
When | Saturday, April 9, 2022 7:00 AM Registration 8:00 AM Shotgun Start Where | Cleveland Heights Golf Course Contact Karli Hughes (863) 899-0784 or [email protected] Join us for the 5th Annual Golf Fore a Cure benefiting the International Rett Syndrome Foundation. Sponsor opportunities available! Information and RegistrationSIGN UP AS A FOURSOME OR INDIVIDUAL
Registration & Sponsorship All sponsors will need to provide company logo/artwork via email to Deb McLaughlin [email protected]. All payments & artwork must be received by May 2nd. If you can’t attend the event you can still make a general donation. DonateThe 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