Events - International Rett Syndrome Foundation

POUND Out Rett @ IBEW Local 1

Jul 13 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024 Time: 12-4 p.m. Location: IBEW Local 1 (5850 Elizabeth Ave, St Louis, MO 63110) Channel your inner rockstar in POUND® - an exhilarating full body workout inspired by the infectious, energizing, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Designed for all fitness levels and easily modifiable, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for rockstars of all ages and abilities to let loose! Come rock out workout, enjoy refreshments, vendors, a silent auction, and more! Learn More & Register Today!

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Let’s Flamingle for a Cure @ Henmick Farm & Brewery

Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024 Time: 2-5 p.m. ET Location: Henmick Farm & Brewery (4380 N Old State Rd, Delaware, OH 43015)

Join us for this FREE, family-friendly event in support of finding a cure for Rett syndrome. We will have raffles, a silent auction, a live auction (with items from our daughters living with Rett), live music, food trucks, a kids' area with crafts, games, and music! INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

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Pittsburgh Strollathon @ Buffalo Creek Nature Park

Sep 7 @ 10:00 am

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m. ET Location: Buffalo Creek Nature Park (154 Monroe Road, Sarver, PA 16055) Event Chairs: Terre & Kati Gray (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

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Michigan Strollathon @ Marshbank Park

Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET Location: Marshbank Park (2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48324) Event Chairs: Lisa Fenberg & Kate Ficano (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

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Raise a Glass Against Rett – Kansas City @ Olathe Community Center

Sep 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Time: 4-7 p.m. CT Location: Olathe Community Center (1205 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061) Raise a glass to a Saturday well-spent! Join us for this FREE, family-friendly event in support of finding treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome. We will have 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, DJ, food truck, Dunk Tank, a kids' area with crafts, games, and face painting! INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

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Nebraska Strollathon @ Yanney Park

Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. CT Location: Yanney Park (2020 W 11th St, Kearney, NE 68845) Event Chairs: Elly Gullion REGISTER TODAY! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

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9th World Rett Syndrome Congress

Oct 2 – Oct 5 all-day

RETT Syndrome Association of Australia is excited to announce the 9th World RETT Syndrome Congress. This will be held on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia on Wednesday the 2nd of October until Saturday the 5th of October 2024. MORE INFORMATION

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New Jersey Strollathon @ Thompson Park

Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET Location: Thompson Park (805 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738) Event Chairs: Leslie Greenfield & Allison Fitzgerald LEARN MORE & REGISTER The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to raise critical funds towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. For more than 20 years, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

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Maryland Strollathon @ Matthew Henson State Park

Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 Time: 12:00 p.m.-4 p.m. ET Location: Matthew Henson State Park (13421 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906) Event Chairs: Toni Moore & James Borris, Daniel Jackson, and Cathy Borris-Hale LEARN MORE & REGISTER The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

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Minnesota Strollathon @ Savage Environmental Learning Center (ELC)

Oct 6 @ 1:45 pm – 5:00 pm

Date: Sunday, October 6th, 2024 Time: 12:45-4pm CT Location: Savage Environmental Learning Center (13550 Dakota Ave, Savage, MN 55378) Event Chairs: Mary Kallstrom (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

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Warrior William Fishing Tournament @ Red Oak Resort & RV Park

Oct 11 all-day

Date: Friday, October 11, 2024 Time: TBD Location: Imperial, MO

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On the Ridge for Rett Golf Scramble @ Falcon Ridge Golf Course

Oct 14 @ 11:00 am

Date: Monday, October 14, 2024 Time: 10am CT Location: Falcon Ridge Golf Course - 20200 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66220 Event Chairs: Sam (email) and Katie (email) Evans Join us for a rare opportunity at a stress-free Monday on the golf course to support a great cause! We'll cover breakfast, lunch, beverages, and snacks. All you need to do is show up for a day of golf, contests, raffles, and prizes!

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Rhinegeist Beer for Humans Pint Night @ Rhinegeist Brewery

Oct 16 all-day

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Time: TBD Location: Rhinegeist Brewery (1910 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202) Sip for a cause! Each month, Rhinegeist highlights four local non-profit organizations that are brewing positive change in our community. Grab a pint on Wednesdays from 5-8 pm, receive a token with each pint purchase, explore each organization, and vote for your non-profit of choice by placing your token in their designated dropbox! You may also make a monetary donation in any dropbox. At the end of the month, each organization receives a donation based upon the amount of “votes” they receive, while the organization with the most votes receives a bonus. So grab your pals, grab a pint, and support our local non-profits! MORE INFORMATION

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St. Louis Strollathon @ The JCC - St. Louis

Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm

Date: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 Time: 1pm CT Location: The JCC - St. Louis (2 Millstone Campus Dr. St. Louis, MO 63146) Event Chairs: Joyce Opinsky, Amy Kreher, & Amanda Sommer (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised nearly $17M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

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So Cal Strollathon

Oct 26 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 Time: 12-4 p.m. PT Location: Whittier, CA Event Chair: Sherri Brady (Contact Email) LEARN MORE & REGISTER Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

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Florida Strollathon @ Space Coast Field of Dreams

Nov 2 @ 10:30 am

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 Time: Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. | Stroll starts at 1:00 p.m. Location: West Melbourne, FL Event Chair: Henry Perez (Contact Email) REGISTER TODAY! Make sure to follow the event on Facebook to stay up to date! The Strollathon is a nationwide IRSF fundraiser that brings together local communities to go ALL IN towards treatment and a cure for Rett syndrome. Since 2004, these family-friendly events powered by dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors, and Rett families have raised more than $15M to advance IRSF’s mission to empower families and accelerate research toward a world without Rett.

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Royal Rett Tea Party @ Watermark Country Club

Nov 10 @ 12:30 pm

Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024 Time: 12:30 p.m. ET Location: Watermark Country Club (1600 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546) Join us for a magical afternoon honoring some of Michigan's Rett Royalty and featuring Disney characters from Olivia Grace & Company. The event includes photo and autograph opportunities plus a special gift for our princes and princesses. A fancy tea party luncheon is included with your ticket purchase. Cash bar optional. RESERVE YOUR SEAT!

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Raise a Glass for Rett – Houston @ Houston Country Club

Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Date: Sunday November 10, 2024 Time: 5-9 p.m. CT Location: Houston Country Club (1 Potomac Dr, Houston, TX 77057) Get Ready to Raise your Glass! Join us for the 5th Annual Houston Raise a Glass for Rett Gala brought to you by the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) and Johnson Supply. This year we will be at the Houston Country Club on Sunday, November 10th. We hope to exceed our goal of raising $185,000 for IRSF, and we’re grateful for your interest in supporting this important event.

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IRSF RettEd Day @ CHOP

Nov 16 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET (registration opens at 8:00a) Location: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Our RettEd Days are for everyone wanting to connect with experts in the field of Rett syndrome especially families, caregivers, educators, clinicians, and therapists. Participants will enjoy a rich and informative day of topics and discussions covering research updates, medical and therapeutic intervention strategies, communication strategies, and more. LEARN MORE & REGISTER

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Enchanted Dreams Fantasy Gala for Rett @ The Grove

May 17 @ 4:00 pm

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 4 p.m. ET Location: The Grove in Newport, ME More information coming soon!

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