Events

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

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

Join us for another Trivia Night with IRSF! You’ll have a chance to compete for prizes, test your trivia knowledge & support Rett syndrome at the same time!

• Date: Friday, August 20^th at 7pm EST/ 6pm CST
• Space will be limited so check back for information on team registration.
• Sponsorship opportunities are available!
• Please direct any questions to Jackie Ventura at [email protected].

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Join us virtually this Fall as you Stroll in your neighborhood or host a picnic to help overpower Rett. We will host a live event via Zoom on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 at 12 noon PST. Please check back soon for more details. Fundraising pages now open to create teams & personal pages for the virtual Strollathon. Register Donate Sponsor

Join us for the 10th Annual Nebraska Strollathon!

Important Update: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have decided to host the event virtually this year! We care about the health of you and your family and hope to be able to gather back in person in 2022.

You can participate virtually in the following ways:

• Create your fundraising page & teams to help us reach our goal.
• Purchase a Strollathon t-shirt; shopping link coming soon!
• Stroll in your own community on Sunday 9/19- be creative! Decorate wheelchairs, cars, etc!
• Participate in our online auction; coming early September.
• Join our Zoom call on Sunday 9/19 at 10am CST: link coming soon.

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Join us for the 18th Annual Cincinnati Strollathon; VIRTUAL EDITION! We have made the difficult decision to host this year's event VIRTUALLY. We miss you all and can't wait to gather in person again. In the meantime, help us have a great virtual event by participating in a way that works for you!

• Fundraising pages are now open to create teams and help us overpower Rett.
• On Saturday, Sept 25th, plan to Stroll your way. Stroll your local neighborhood; decorate your car and drive around town to spread awareness!
• Consider asking your school or employer to have a special day to wear purple and collect donations!
• Event Chairs: Jen & Jim Magato ([email protected]) and Brittney Gibson ([email protected])
• Follow us on Facebook for continued updates & more fun!

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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.

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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.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook for exciting updates!

• 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!

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Join us for the 2nd Annual South Carolina Strollathon! We hope to safely gather in-person this Fall and will keep you updated as the event becomes closer! Fundraising pages now open to create teams & personal pages for the Strollathon. Event Chairs: Stephanie Winckler, Danyell Flowers Follow us on Facebook for more event info & updates. Information & Registration

Join us for the 19th Annual SoCal Strollathon! Join us virtually this Fall as you Stroll in your neighborhood or host a picnic to help overpower Rett. We will host a live event via Zoom on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 at 12 noon PST. Please check back soon for more details.

• 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.

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Join us for the 14th Annual St. Louis Strollathon Fall 2021! We miss you and can't wait to be together again. We hope to have a live, in-person Stroll on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021- more details to come! Until then, stay safe & be well. Fundraising pages now open to create teams & personal pages for the Strollathon. Event Chairs: Joyce Opinsky, Amy Kreher & Amanda Sommer ([email protected]) Follow us on Facebook for continued updates. Information & Registration

Date: Saturday, September 24th, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET Location: Drake Sports Park (6801 Drake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322) Event Chairs: Lisa Fenberg & Kate Ficano (Contact Email) The Michigan Strollathon is back and in-person this Fall! Save the date to join us on Saturday, September 24th for our 13th annual stroll at Drake Sports Park in West Bloomfield Township, MI. REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION 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.

Date: Saturday, September 24th, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT Location: Yanney Heritage Park - ERC Building (2020 W 11th St, Kearney, NE 68845) Event Chairs: Jacy Horst, Megan Ladenburger, & Elly Gullion (Contact Email) The Nebraska Strollathon is back and in-person this Fall! Save the date to join us on Saturday, September 24th for our 11th annual stroll at Yanney Heritage Park in Kearney, NE. REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION 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.

Date: Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 Time: 1-4 p.m. CT Location: Environmental Learning Center (13550 Dakota Ave S, Savage, MN 55378) Event Chairs: Mary Kallstrom (Contact Email) The Minnesota Strollathon is back and in-person this Fall! Save the date to WALK N' ROLL with us on Sunday, October 2nd for our 16th annual stroll at the Environmental Learning Center in Savage, MN. REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION 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.

Date: Saturday, October 8th, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. ET Location: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220) Event Chairs: Brittney Gibson and Jen & Jim Magato (Contact Email) The Cincinnati Strollathon is back and in-person this Fall! Save the date to join us on Saturday, October 8th for our 18th annual stroll at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION 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.

Date: Saturday, October 8th, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. CT Location: JCC St. Louis (2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146) Event Chairs: Joyce Opinsky, Amy Kreher, & Amanda Sommer (Contact Email) The St. Louis Strollathon is back and in-person this Fall! Save the date to join us on Saturday, October 8th for our 15th annual stroll at the JCC St. Louis, also benefitting the St. Louis Rett Syndrome Clinic. REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION 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.

Date: Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 Time: 12-4 p.m. PT Location: Whittier High School (12417 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601) Event Chair: Sherri Brady (Contact Email) The So Cal Strollathon is back and in-person this Fall! Save the date to join us on Saturday, October 22nd for our 20th annual stroll at Whittier High School. REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION 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.

Date: Sunday, October 30th, 2022 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. Central Location: Gussie Field Watterworth Park (2610 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234) Event Chairs: Vanessa Peace  (Contact Email) REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION 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.

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022 Time: 9:30 a.m. ET Location: Tradewinds Park, Grandiosa Shelter (3600 W. Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073) Event Chair: Henry Perez (Contact Email) REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION 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.

Date: Friday, April 28, 2023 Time: 12 p.m. Registration | 1:00 p.m. Event Start Location: Blackwood Sporting Co. (11400 FM 2854 Rd, Conroe TX 77304) It’s that time again! Let’s break some clays and go ALL IN to create a world without Rett! Gather your friends and family for an incredible day of tournament skeet shooting, live music, raffles, crawfish boil, and tons of fun to support this very special cause. INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023 Time: 5-10 p.m. CT Location: The Farehouse Market (600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654) We're excited to be back at The Farehouse Market for a night of food & drink, a live and silent auction, and the chance to help us celebrate Cammy's 14th Birthday! INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Date: Monday, May 8, 2023 Time: Registration 11:00 am | Shotgun Start 12:15 pm | Tailgate & Dinner 5 pm Location:Westover Country Club (401 South Schuykill Ave, Jeffersonville, PA 19403) Join us for the 10th annual Mark Charamella Memorial Golf Outing & Dinner! "This will be the 10th year of hosting the Mark Charamella Memorial Golf Outing & Dinner. I know that my Dad would be so proud of his family, friends, and colleagues who come from near and far to join us year after year to raise money for Rett syndrome. Each year, when we gather for a fun day on the golf course, I definitely feel his presence and know this is exactly what he would want us to be doing. Please join us for our 10th year and our goal of raising $35,000 in honor of a great man!” - Deb McLaughlin, Event Chair, daughter to Mark and sister to Deirdre By participating in this tournament, you can hit the links to create a world without Rett for Deirdre and for many others.  INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Time: 1-2 p.m. ET INFORMATION & REGISTRATION In March our community celebrated a first for Rett: trofinetide, now known commercially in the US as DAYBUE™, became the first-ever FDA-approved treatment for Rett syndrome. This approval was the culmination of a journey that began more than a decade ago and succeeded only thanks to the perseverance and commitment of the researchers and families who participated in every stage of the clinical trials. During this 1-hour live webcast, join IRSF and a panel of physicians who treat individuals with Rett syndrome. As principal investigators for the trials, our panel has firsthand knowledge of the potential benefits and side effects of trofinetide. They'll answer your pre-submitted questions, share their anecdotal learnings, and provide information important for any parent considering DAYBUE for their child. Our Panelists:

• Dr. Tim Benke, Professor of Pediatrics, Pharmacology, & Neurology at the University of Colorado/Children's Hospital Colorado
• Dr. Robin Ryther, Director of the Rett Spectrum Clinic at Washington University School of Medicine

The panel will be moderated by Carmen Luna, IRSF Clinical Network Manager, and include questions submitted by our community. Medical Disclaimer: All information, content, and material presented in this webinar is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your specific medical condition.

Date: Friday, June 9th, 2023 Location: Dunegrass Golf Club (200 Old Dunes Way, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064) Time: 7 a.m. Registration | 8 a.m. Scramble The Rip it for Rett, hockey themed golf tournament is a blast (if we do say so ourselves), 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! INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. PT Location: Camp Arroyo (5535 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA 94550) 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. REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT (registration opens at 8:30a) Location: Rett Syndrome & Related Disorders Clinic (Dallas, TX) 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. REGISTER & MORE INFORMATION