Events

Nov
9
Sat
Ella’s Evening of Hope Gala @ The Club at Longview
Nov 9 @ 7:00 pm
Join us for a night of dinner, drinks and dancing all while benefitting The Ella Foard Foundation and Rett syndrome! By attending Ella’s Evening of Hope, you will be helping to create a world without Rett for many others.
Nov
10
Sun
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!  
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. 
Nov
16
Sat
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
Nov
20
Wed
My Rett “Ally Hour” @ Google Meet
Nov 20 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join Us for "Ally hour" – Your Guide to Getting the Most Out of My Rett Ally! Date: November 20 Time: 8 PM EST Discover how My Rett Ally is helping families just like yours manage care and save time! Join us for "Ally Hour," a free, interactive webinar designed to give you an inside look at everything My Rett Ally has to offer. In this exclusive event, the developers behind the app will walk you through key features, explore the unique ways families are using My Rett Ally daily, and provide tips and tricks to help you make the most of it. Plus, get an exciting sneak peek at some of the new features on the way! What to Expect:
  • In-Depth Feature Overview: A complete guide to My Rett Ally's tools for managing care, connecting with support, and keeping track of health.
  • User Stories & Benefits: Hear how other families are using the app in their caregiving routines and how it’s changing their day-to-day lives.
  • Tips & Tricks: Pro tips for navigating the app like a pro and discovering all its features.
  • Your Voice Matters: Have feedback or ideas? We’re all ears!
Whether you're a long-time user or just getting started, "Ally Hour" is your chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with a community that understands the unique challenges of caring for a loved one with Rett syndrome. REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Dec
4
Wed
FDA CBER Patient Listening Meeting @ Virtual Meeting
Dec 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
On Wednesday, December 4 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET., the Rett community is invited to join the FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) for a public patient listening meeting to better understand patient and care partner perspectives on enrollment into gene therapy clinical trials. The objective of this meeting is to understand what caregivers of patients in the pre-symptomatic or early stages of disease take into consideration when deciding whether to enroll in a gene therapy clinical trial and potentially receive an investigational gene therapy product. This meeting is free and open to the public; however, registration is required. LEARN MORE & REGISTER
Dec
16
Mon
CHOC Open House @ Thompson Autism & Neurodevelopmental Center at CHOC
Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Apr
5
Sat
IRSF RettEd Day @ Nationwide Children's Hospital
Apr 5 all-day
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Time: All Day Location: Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, Ohio) 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. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
May
3
Sat
IRSF RettEd Day @ Children's Hospital Los Angeles
May 3 all-day
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: All Day Location: Children's Hospital Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) 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. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
May
17
Sat
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!
Jun
9
Mon
2025 IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting
Jun 9 – Jun 12 all-day
Date: June 9-11, 2025 Time: All Day Location: Boston, Massachusetts MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! The scientific community is invited to join us in Boston for the 2025 IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting! The IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting brings together scientists and researchers studying Rett syndrome and related areas from around the world. During this 2.5-day meeting, attendees representing academia, industry, and governmental agencies will share their latest research advances and discuss ways to leverage learning in the lab to be rapidly deployed in the clinic. The IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting is the only annual, global, and comprehensive research meeting focused exclusively on Rett syndrome.
Jul
9
Wed
2025 RettAway
Jul 9 – Jul 12 all-day
Date: July 9-12, 2025 Location: San Diego Area, California (Carlsbad & Oceanside) IRSF’s RettAway is a destination vacation for families to spend time together and build connections with other members of our Rett community. It’s not a conference – there are no meetings or educational presentations. It's an exclusive opportunity for your family to have fun together in a location that understands the challenges and joys of caring for a loved one with Rett syndrome. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Sep
13
Sat
IRSF RettEd Day @ Boston Children's Hospital
Sep 13 all-day
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: All Day Location: Boston Children's Hospital (Boston, MA) 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. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!