Events

Apr
13
Sat
Emily’s Dri Tri and Spring Festival @ OTF Smyrna
Apr 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Apr
20
Sat
Golf Fore A Cure @ Cleveland Heights Golf Course
Apr 20 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Apr
27
Sat
Run for Rett @ Busse Woods, Grove #28 Elk Grove, Illinois, (Forest Preserve District of Cook County)
Apr 27 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
May
5
Sun
Live Rett Free @ E A Powell Elementary School
May 5 all-day

5K Run, 1 Mile Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk or Stroll


To Benefit Rettsyndrome.org
For more information, please email Live Rett Free. You may also call Amanda at (419) 306-4234 or Karen at (419) 957-3875. Download the Offline Registration Form to register, sponsor or make a donation by check.
May
11
Sat
RettEd: Adulthood: Living and Lifestyle options Saturday: Special Day/Time
May 11 all-day
May
13
Mon
10th Annual Ella Foard Foundation For Rett Syndrome Charity Golf Classic @ Providence Country Club
May 13 all-day
10th Annual Ella Foard Foundation For Rett Syndrome Charity Golf Classic
May
21
Tue
14th Annual Samantha Corpus Golf Tournament @ Blackhawk Country Club
May 21 all-day
Other event contact: John Corpus - [email protected]
Jun
4
Tue
7th Annual Charamella Golf Tournament @ Westover Country Club
Jun 4 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mark was a devoted husband, father and friend that touched many lives through his enthusiasm and love of life. Every job, school, team or organization that he was involved with became a part of him. He had a great ability to connect with people and shared his passion for life with everyone that he met. As a father of a daughter with Rett syndrome, Mark did everything he could to make her life better. It is in his honor that we gather his family and friends to celebrate a life well lead and to give to a cause that was close to Mark’s heart. 11:00 AM - 12:00PM Golf Registration & Lunch 12:30 PM Shotgun Start 5:00 PM Doors Open for Dinner * Lunch, 18 Holes of Golf, Driving Range, Tournament T-shirt, Dinner, Prizes, Raffle Table, Silent Auction

Sign up as a foursome or individual

PLAY GOLF All sponsors will need to provide company logo/artwork via email to Deb McLaughlin [email protected]. All payments and artwork due April 19, 2019. DINNER & SPONSORSHIP
If you can't attend the event you can still make a general donation. DONATE
Jun
22
Sat
Rettsyndrome.org Boston Ed Day
Jun 22 all-day
Rettsyndrome.org Ed Day hosted by TBD – Boston, MA
Jun
28
Fri
Rip it for Rett
Jun 28 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us for a great time supporting a great cause, we hope to see you on June 28, 2019! The Rip it for Rett, hockey themed golf tournament is a blast, a great round of golf on a great course with really awesome people.
Jul
20
Sat
Rettsyndrome.org Bay Area Ed Day @ Camp Arroyo
Jul 20 all-day

Hosted by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Katie’s Clinic for Rett and Related Disorders, a Rettsyndrome.org Clinical Research Center of Excellence

Intended for anyone wanting to connect on issues important to Rett syndrome families, especially clinical trial information and emphasis on the enriched environment. Attendees will enjoy a fun camp-style day of discussion and “living education” activities that will cover: research updates, medical and therapeutic interventions, and communication strategies.

WHEN | Saturday, July 20, 2019

WHERE | Camp Arroyo, 5555 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550

TIME | 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. (please arrive at 8:30a.m.)

Fee: $10/per person. Diagnosed children are FREE.

Includes: Presentations, hands-on activities and demonstrations, interactive panel discussion, continental breakfast and lunch. We will have an onsite photographer for family portraits for RSO awareness and education materials. If you choose to participate, photos will be shared with you at no charge. REGISTER NOW!  
Aug
17
Sat
Running for Rett Syndrome 5K
Aug 17 @ 8:30 am

RUNNING FOR RETT SYNDROME 5K

Saturday, August 17, 2019 Registration – 8:30am Run Starts – 9:00am Entry Fee – $20.00 Inquiries – Leah(507)251-4815 Registration & Information
Sep
27
Fri
European Rett Syndrome Conference
Sep 27 all-day
The program will have lectures from international experts. Subjects include epilepsy, learning and communication, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation, nutrition, sleep and neurological problems. The purpose of Rett Finland  is to support families with Rett's syndrome diagnosed child. The Association has about 100 members. For more information on the association's activities, visit the association's website at www.rettfinland.fi and on Facebook www.facebook.com/Rett-Finland Registration & Information
Sep
28
Sat
European Rett Syndrome Conference
Sep 28 all-day
The program will have lectures from international experts. Subjects include epilepsy, learning and communication, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation, nutrition, sleep and neurological problems. The purpose of Rett Finland  is to support families with Rett's syndrome diagnosed child. The Association has about 100 members. For more information on the association's activities, visit the association's website at www.rettfinland.fi and on Facebook www.facebook.com/Rett-Finland Registration & Information
Oct
5
Sat
Gulf Coast Endurance Ride
Oct 5 @ 1:00 am
RRAA 2018 Launch

Gulf Coast Endurance Ride

Saturday, October 5th from Biloxi MS to Pensacola FL. If you’re up for a challenging ride, consider joining KC Byers and friends for a century ride. KC is the creator of the Rett Ride Across America and step-dad to Katelyn with Rett. Last year he completed his second 2,600 mile ride across the country. Here are the details for this year’s Endurance Ride: Start: Mary Mahoneys, 110 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi, MS 39530 Finish: WEAR TV, 4990 Mobile Highway, Pensacola FL 32506 114 mile with volunteer sag support & police escorts Join for any length of the ride. Here are the multiple lag points where you can join. Lag Point #1 (120 Miles): Meet at Mary Mahoneys, 110 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi, MS 39530 Lag Point #2 (90 miles): Meet at US Hwy 90 at the Missippi/Alabama line Lag Point #3 (70 miles): Meet at Raceway 6709, 5455 Government Bvld, Mobile AL 36619 (Theodore exit junction I-10 and US 90) Lag Point #4 (45 miles): Meet at Eastern Shore Bike Shop, 845 US-90 Ste 102, Daphne, AL 36526 Lag Point #5 (20 miles): Maw Maw’s Country Market, 26010 US Hwy 90, Robertsdale, AL Junction 90 & 87 END at: WEAR Channel 3, 4990 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola Fl Ride in style with your RRAA gear- select a jersey, cycle shorts or both. Shop here. Register TODAY!
OKC River Run @ Wiley Post Park
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am

OKC River Run

The goal of the OKC River Run is to raise support and awareness for Rett Syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that affects mainly girls and severely impairs "nearly every aspect of the child’s life: their ability to speak, walk, eat, and even breathe easily." The need for research is critical. The OKC River Run is a USATF sanctioned and certified course along the picturesque Oklahoma River that provides a smooth, level, paved trail through downtown Oklahoma City free of vehicle traffic.
  • 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Packet Pick Up and onsite Registration.
  • 8:00 am. - Half Marathon* Start
  • 8:50 a.m. - 5K Start
  • 9:00 a.m. - 10K Start
  • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. - Awards Ceremony *See Details
All races will use chip timing for official race results.
All courses are USATF certified.
Registration & Information
Oct
24
Thu
Rett Syndrome Ed Day: Communication and Literacy for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs @ Monmouth University
Oct 24 @ 9:00 am
WHEN | Thursday, October 24th, 2019 TIME | 9:00am WHERE | Monmouth University: Directions | Website Registration Information
Mar
1
Sun
Napa Valley 1/2 & Full Marathon
Mar 1 @ 6:00 am

Join us for the Napa Valley Half & Full Marathon!

Ever wanted to run through wine country? Well here is your chance! Rettsyndrome.org has been granted ten charity bibs for the 2020 Napa Valley Half & Full Marathon! We are excited for this new partnership and can’t wait to grow our #RettRacer team! Help to end Rett syndrome while you run through wine country at this Boston qualifier race. Whether you plan to run or want to cheer on our team, please note all of the exciting information below! Date: Sunday, March 1st, 2020 Location: Napa, California Website (inclusive of hotel details, routes, etc): https://napavalleymarathon.org/ To participate as a Rett Racer in the Napa Valley Half or Full Marathon, please follow the steps below. *Note: there is a $2500 fundraising requirement for this event* Runners are responsible for all expenses incurred from race (registration, travel, etc).
  1. Register for the full or half marathon at https://napavalleymarathon.org/
  2. Half marathon Rett code (10% reg discount): RETTHALF2020
  3. Full marathon Rett code (10% reg discount): RETTFULL2020
  4. After registration, please visit Napa Valley team page to create your personal fundraising page.
  5. https://rettracer.everydayhero.com/us/napa-valley-2020-runners
  6. Note: You must login with an Everyday Hero account FIRST before you can join the ‘team’.
  7. Create & customize your fundraising page and share via social media and email with your contacts.
  8. Contact Jackie Ventura at [email protected] to order your Rett Racer t-shirt.
Rettsyndrome.org will have a tent at location TBD where runners can congregate post-race, Rett families can mingle and RSO will be passing out awareness information to spectators! Please follow this event to stay current on up to date information.
Jun
6
Sat
Rett Racer Virtual Summer 5K
Jun 6 all-day
Rettsyndrome.org is excited to be hosting a virtual 5k on June 6th. Wherever you are lace up your shoes and hit your local neighborhood, trail (social distancing required) or treadmill and run (or walk!) to end Rett syndrome!
When: Saturday, June 6th, 2020
Where: Anywhere you are!
How: Register by creating an Everyday Hero page with us here.
·       No registration fee, however, fundraising is encouraged.
·       Once $100 has been raised, we will send you a Rett Racer t-shirt.
·       Share your photos on race day in our Facebook event on or on your Everyday Hero page. Use the hashtag #rettracers.
Any questions, please contact Jackie Ventura at [email protected] or 978-500-2495.
LEARN MORE
Jul
26
Sun
9th Annual Scramble for a Cure @ The Chief Golf Course
Jul 26 @ 8:30 am

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
Sep
19
Sat
Run For Rett 2020 – Virtual
Sep 19 all-day
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2020 LOCATION: Busse Woods, Grove 28 Elk Grove Village, IL Contact info: Diane Ross ([email protected]). From the serious runner to the recreational runner, to family members and friends of all ages the Run For Rett is an event you don’t want to miss. Make a difference in the life of those affected by Rett Syndrome and join us for the Run For Rett 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run. Information & Registration Facebook Event
Oct
3
Sat
Rett Gets Rocked Ultramarathon
Oct 3 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm

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]
Dec
5
Sat
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Rett Clinic Town Hall Meeting
Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Rett Clinic Town Hall Meeting

Date: Sat, December 5, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Are you wanting to understand 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? Perhaps you would like an opportunity to re-connect and re-center with your Rett community? We’ll be sharing insights on this, and much more during our upcoming Town Hall Meeting - live-streamed - on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 11am -12:30pm (CT). Join us as Rettsyndrome.org, and the Rett Clinic team at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center discuss clinical care recommendations and appointments, clinical trials, the research process, and family empowerment opportunities. Information & Registration
Feb
26
Fri
University of Alabama Birmingham Rett Clinic Town Hall Meeting
Feb 26 @ 5:00 pm
Are you wanting to better understand 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? Perhaps you would like to re-connect and re-center with your Rett syndrome community? We’ll be sharing insights on this, and much more during our upcoming Town Hall Meeting - live-streamed - on Friday, February 26, 2021, at 4pm -5:30pm Central time. Join us as Rettsyndrome.org, and the Rett Clinic team at UAB discuss clinical care recommendations and appointments, clinical trials, the research process, and family empowerment opportunities. Information & Registration
May
6
Thu
Rotary Club of Indialantic – Charity Golf Tournament @ Spessard Holland at Melbourne Beach
May 6 @ 9:00 am

Rotary Club of Indialantic - Charity Golf Tournament

Charity Golf Tournament & virtual Gala in support of Rettsyndrome.org. 40% of all proceeds go to Rettsyndrome.org Date: Saturday, May 22, 2021 Course: Spessard Holland at Melbourne Beach Information & Registration
May
8
Sat
Run for Rett
May 8 – May 16 all-day

Run for Rett

WE ARE GOING VIRTUAL AGAIN!!!

When: Saturday, May 8th - Sunday, May 16th Where: Any time and any place Our responsibility is to the health and well being of our participants and volunteers for the Run For Rett. The decision to change to a virtual event was thoughtfully made with extreme concern for our entire Rett syndrome community and our dedicated participants and volunteers. Thank you for your understanding, cooperation and support. How you participate is totally up to you. You can run the 5K, walk a mile or sit in your recliner. No matter what you choose you are a winner because you are making a difference in the lives of those impacted by Rett syndrome. We encourage you to register online. It’s easy to register at Raceroster.com/46429 Follow us on Facebook: Click here - Run Rett 2021
May
10
Mon
8th Annual Charamella Golf Tournament @ Westover Golf Club
May 10 @ 11:00 am
Mark was a devoted husband, father and friend that touched many lives through his enthusiasm and love of life. Every job, school, team or organization that he was involved with became a part of him. He had a great ability to connect with people and shared his passion for life with everyone that he met. As a father of a daughter with Rett syndrome, Mark did everything he could to make her life better. It is in his honor that we gather his family and friends to celebrate a life well lead and to give to a cause that was close to Mark’s heart. To learn more, you may view the brochure here. Join us on Monday, May 10th, 2021 Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will be following the CDC guidelines inclusive of masks & social distancing. 11 – 12pm: Golf registration & Lunch 12:30pm: Shotgun Start 5pm: Tailgate, food truck

SIGN UP AS A FOURSOME OR INDIVIDUAL

Registration/Dinner All sponsors will need to provide company logo/artwork via email to Deb McLaughlin [email protected]. All payments & artwork must be received by May 3rd. Sponsorship If you can’t attend the event you can still make a general donation. Donate
Jun
5
Sat
RETT RACERS VIRTUAL SUMMER 5K
Jun 5 @ 10:00 am

The 2nd Annual Summer Virtual 5K is Back!

Date: June 5, 2021 Join our community around the world by lacing up your shoes and hitting your local neighborhood, trail (social distancing required), or treadmill. Run, walk, skip, or stroll to end Rett syndrome! No registration fee; however, fundraising is encouraged. Once $200 has been raised, we will send you a Rett Racer t-shirt. Share your photos on race day to our Facebook event or your personal fundraising page! Use the hashtag #rettracers. Information & Registration
Jul
13
Tue
Samantha Corpus Golf Tournament
Jul 13 @ 8:00 am
You Can't Miss the Final Samantha Corpus Golf Tournament Samantha's Farewell 15 July 13, 2021 Please join us for the legendary Samantha Corpus Golf Tournament, On Tuesday July 13th at The Blackhawk Country Club, as we will be hosting our 15th and Final Tournament. Due to the Pandemic we had to postpone the tournament last year. In spite of all the uncertainty the outpouring of love and support continued and many of you asked and hoped that we would be able to conclude this epic event in grand style. Information & Registration
Jul
25
Sun
Scramble for a Cure @ Chief Golf Couse
Jul 25 @ 7:30 am

Scramble for a Cure

Date: July 25th, 2021 Details: 18 hole scramble at The Chief Golf Course 7:30am coffee & muffins 8:30am shotgun start Lunch provided by The Pelican's Nest Proceeds go to IRSF Information & Registration