Events

Oct
19
Sat
San Antonio Strollathon @ San Antonio Aquarium
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am

7th Annual San Antonio Strollathon

Join us for the 7th Annual San Antonio Strollathon! Saturday October 19th, 2019 Registration: 10:00am, Stroll: 10:30am Location: San Antonio Aquarium Website :: Directions Event Chair: Courtney Bernal Registration & Information
Tennessee Strollathon @ Athens Park
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am

2nd Annual Tennessee Strollathon

Join us for the 2019 Strollathon season! NEW DATE: Saturday October 19th, 2019 Location: Athens Park, Athens, TN Registration: 10:00am, Stroll: 11:00am Event Chair: Sally Teague ([email protected]) Registration & Information
Nov
2
Sat
URMC Rett Syndrome Family Education Day @ University of Rochester Medical Center
Nov 2 @ 8:00 am
$10 registration fee per family including conference, breakfast and lunch. Families and caregivers: don't miss the opportunity to hear from leading doctors, researchers and service professionals in the Rett Syndrome field. Information & Registration For more information, email: delmonte.urmc.edu or [email protected]
Florida Strollathon @ Space Field of Dreams
Nov 2 @ 9:00 am

10th Annual Florida Strollathon

Join us for the 2019 Strollathon season! November 2nd, 2019 Space Field of Dreams, West Melbourne FL 9:00am-1:30pm Event Contact: Henry Perez ([email protected]) Registration
Jan
7
Tue
RettEd in Spanish: ¿Qué es el síndrome de Rett?
Jan 7 @ 1:00 pm
Please join us Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm eastern for a presentation in Spanish from our bilingual Rett syndrome expert neurologist Dr. Mario Petersen, Section Chief, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics and Endowed Chair, The Gerber Center for Infant Development and Nutrition, at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, and recent past Medical Director of the Rett Syndrome clinic at Oregon Health Sciences University. We will discuss ¿Qué es el síndrome de Rett? This will be valuable for your Spanish-speaking loved ones who want to better understand Rett syndrome. RettEd Webinars are a free resource designed to empower families affected by Rett syndrome and their care teams. Register Today
Feb
11
Tue
RettEd: Gene Therapy CRISPR/Cas9 Potential for Rett Syndrome
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm
Dr. Kyle Fink and Dr. Dominique Pichard explore the use of CRISPR/Cas9 technologies for gene therapy in Rett syndrome research. This live webcast will be especially helpful to caregivers trying to understand the current state of this research and where we are headed. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be time for questions. Dr. Fink is a gene therapy neuro-scientist at UC Davis in San Diego. Dr. Pichard is Rettsyndrome.org's Chief Science Officer Visit our Education page for upcoming 2020 webcast topics, and to access recording links from past webcast and associated QA documents. Register Today
Mar
10
Tue
RettEd: Walking and Rett Syndrome feat. Dr. Meir Lotan
Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm
Dr. Meir Lotan is studying the effectiveness of home-based programs to enhance the functional abilities of girls with Rett syndrome. Dr. Lotan is an internationally renowned Rett syndrome physical therapist, author, and clinical researcher from the School of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel. We will discuss movement and orthopedic issues in Rett syndrome, how and when these typically occur, and what we can do about it. We will also discuss walking and ambulation across the lifespan, as well as effective strategies at home. Submit your questions or comments when you register. Questions and comments submitted in advance will be addressed, and there will be plenty of time for write-in questions during the session. RettEd Webinars are a free resource designed to empower families affected by Rett syndrome and their care teams. Register Today
Apr
23
Thu
RettEd: What’s Going Right in Their Brain? Maximizing Neuroplasticity in Therapies
Apr 23 @ 1:00 pm
SPECIAL DAY: THURSDAY – The neuro-anatomy and circuitry assets of our children with Rett syndrome can change over time. Dr. Diener will explain how children can benefit from a well-developed, enriched therapy program. Dr. Diener will also share about her research project on understanding how Virtual Reality technology plays a productive role in OT and functional hand use. Presenter bio: Dr. Pam Diener is a highly respected neuroscientist and clinical researcher. Registration & Information
May
2
Sat
4th Annual Iowa Virtual Strollathon
May 2 @ 9:00 am

4th Annual Iowa Strollathon

Saturday, May 2th, 2020 Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Location: Kinzler Construction Services, 700 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny IA 50021 Event Co-Chairs: Kelly Zwald, Megan Hill Mitchum, Libby Stromer ([email protected]) Website: www.iowa.strollathon.org FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/944620542600601/
Postponed: 13th Annual St Louis Strollathon
May 2 @ 9:00 am

13th Annual St Louis Strollathon

Saturday, May 2th, 2020 Registration: 9:00am, Stroll: 10:00am Location: JCC, 2 Millstone Campus Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146 Event Chairs: Joyce Opinsky & Amy Kreher ([email protected]) Website: www.st-louis.strollathon.org FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/481490805883829/
May
17
Sun
12th Annual Michigan Strollathon
May 17 @ 9:00 am
12th Annual Michigan Strollathon Date: Sunday, May 17, 2020 Location: Drake Sport Park, 6801 Drake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322 Registration: 10:00am, Stroll: 11:00am Event Chair: Lisa Fenberg ([email protected]) Website: www.michigan.strollathon.org FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/233787530951786/
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
12
Sat
9th Annual Nebraska Strollathon: Virtual Edition
Sep 12 @ 9:00 am

9th Annual Nebraska Strollathon - Virtual Edition

Join Us for the 9th Annual Nebraska Strollathon At Rettsyndrome.org, the health & well being our of community is of utmost importance. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have decided to host this year's Stroll VIRTUALLY! We have some tricks up our sleeve to make it a fun & engaging experience! Saturday, September 12th 2020 Event Chairs: Jacy Horst & Megan Ladenburger & Elly Gullion Information & Registration
Sep
20
Sun
15th Annual Portland Strollathon
Sep 20 all-day
  Join us for the 15th Annual Portland Strollathon: Virtual Edition! After thoughtful consideration, we have decided to go VIRTUAL for the Portland Stroll! Sunday, September 20th: any time! Stroll at your leisure through your neighborhood, local park or hop on the treadmill! Follow us on Facebook for event updates, contests and more! Event Chair: Lacey & Leigh Calvert Information & Registration
Sep
26
Sat
17th Annual Cincinnati Strollathon: Virtual Edition
Sep 26 @ 9:00 am

17th Annual Cincinnati Strollathon: Virtual Edition

Join us for the 17th Annual Cincinnati Strollathon- VIRTUALLY! At Rettsyndrome.org, the health and well-being of those in our community are of utmost importance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to host this year's Stroll VIRTUALLY. We have some tricks up our sleeve to provide a fun and engaging virtual experience! Be sure to follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on our fun virtual activities: facebook.com/Cincinnati-Tri-State-Strollathon Date: September, 26th, 2020 Location: your neighborhood, walking trail or treadmill! Event Chairs: Brittney Gibson, Jim Magato, & Jennifer Magato Information & Registration
Oct
4
Sun
14th Annual Minnesota Virtual Strollathon
Oct 4 @ 9:00 am

14th Annual Minnesota Virtual Strollathon

Join us for the 14th Annual Minnesota Virtual Strollathon!
  • Sunday October 4th, 2020
  • Location: Virtual
  • Event Chair: Mary Kallstrom ([email protected])
Information & Registration
New Jersey Strollathon
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am

Join us for the 12th Annual New Jersey Strollathon- VIRTUALLY!

At Rettsyndrome.org, the health and well-being of those in our community are of utmost importance. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will be going Virtual this year! We have some tricks up our sleeve to make this a fun & engaging event. Date: Sunday, October 4th, 2020 Location: Your neighborhood, local walking trail or treadmill! Follow us on Facebook for contests, event updates and more! Event Chair: Leslie Greenfield ([email protected]) Information & Registration
Oct
17
Sat
13th Annual St. Louis Virtual Strollathon
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am

13th Annual St. Louis Virtual Strollathon

Dates: Saturday, October 17, 2020 Location: Virtual Event Chairs: Joyce Opinsky & Amy Kreher ([email protected]) Information & Registration
7th Annual Raleigh Strollathon: Virtual Edition
Oct 17 @ 10:00 am

7th Annual Raleigh Strollathon: Virtual Edition

Join us for the 7th Annual Raleigh Strollathon VIRTUALLY! Please join us on Saturday, October 17th at 11am EST on Facebook for our 'virtual' event. Be sure to wear your past or present Stroll apparel and share photos on our FB page. Follow our Facebook page for more info, contests and more! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NCIRSFStrollRaleigh/ Questions? Contact: Gwen Noecker ([email protected]) or (919) 426-5554. Information & Registration
Oct
24
Sat
18th Annual SoCal Virtual Picnic & Strollathon
Oct 24 all-day

18th Annual SoCal Virtual Picnic & Strollathon

Join us for the 18th Annual SoCal Picnic & Strollathon - Virtual Edition!
  • Date: October, 24th, 2020
  • Location: Virtual
  • Event Contact: Sherri Brady (562-619-0109 or [email protected])
Information & Registration
1st Annual South Carolina Virtual Strollathon
Oct 24 all-day

1st Annual South Carolina Virtual Strollathon

Join us for the 1st Annual South Carolina Virtual Strollathon! Information & Registration
Oct
31
Sat
11th Annual Florida Strollathon: Virtual Edition
Oct 31 @ 9:00 am

11th Annual Florida Strollathon: Virtual Edition

Join us for the 11th Annual Florida Strollathon- VIRTUALLY! At Rettsyndrome.org, the health and well-being of those in our community are of utmost importance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to host this year's Stroll VIRTUALLY. We have some tricks up our sleeve to provide a fun and engaging virtual experience! Date: October, 31st, 2020 Location: your neighborhood, walking trial or treadmill! Event Contact: Jackie Ventura (978-500-2495 or [email protected]) Information & Registration
7th Annual Maine Strollathon: Virtual Edition
Oct 31 @ 9:00 am

7th Annual Maine Strollathon: Virtual Edition

Join us for the 7th Annual Maine Strollathon- VIRTUALLY! At Rettsyndrome.org, the health and well-being of those in our community are of utmost importance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to host this year's Stroll VIRTUALLY. We have some tricks up our sleeve to provide a fun and engaging virtual experience! Date: October 31, 2020 Location: your neighborhood, walking trial or treadmill! Stroll Chair: Evie Swan (775-200-8788 or [email protected]) Information & Registration
Nov
7
Sat
8th Annual San Antonio Virtual Strollathon
Nov 7 all-day

8th Annual San Antonio Virtual Strollathon

Join us for the 8th Annual San Antonio Virtual Strollathon!
  • Saturday November 7th, 2020
  • Location: Virtual
  • Event Chair: Ashley Cotham
Information & Registration
Nov
15
Sun
Rett Education 2020, Online Conference
Nov 15 – Nov 21 all-day

Rett Education 2020

Communicate, Educate, Advocate 7-day online conference with international expert speakers Date: November 15-21, 2020 Details: Unlike physical conferences where you can end up sitting through content you just don't need, Rett Education 2020 – Communicate, Educate, Advocate is delivered entirely online. Dip in and watch the specific talks you want or catch them all. It’s up to you! All talks will be available to watch again or watch later, as long as you have registered. REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
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
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
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
Aug
20
Fri
Rip it for Rett
Aug 20 @ 8:00 am

Rip it for Rett

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. What more can you ask for? Find out the details on how to get in on the fun! Join this sibling group as they raise money for IRSF in honor of their sister! Sponsorships and foursomes are still available. Information Registration & Sponsorships